Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: WD-GOLD-20TB | Part #: WD201KRYZ | MPN: WD201KRYZ
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The WD Gold 20TB (WD201KRYZ) combines a robust 256MB cache buffer with sustained performance optimized for demanding storage environments. Built on Western Digital's ePMR recording technology, this 3.5-inch enterprise drive delivers the capacity and reliability required for large-scale data centers, hyperscale backup infrastructure, and archival systems. With SATA 6Gb/s connectivity and 7200 RPM spindle speed, the WD Gold 20TB strikes the balance between throughput and power efficiency—consuming just 9.1W during active read/write operations and dropping to 1.0W in standby mode, making it ideal for environmentally conscious deployments.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams specify the WD Gold 20TB for mission-critical applications where uptime is non-negotiable. The drive's 2,500,000-hour MTBF and 600,000 load/unload cycles provide the durability needed in 24/7 NAS environments and large RAID arrays. Its 550TB/year workload rating accommodates continuous data ingestion and retrieval without accelerated wear, while dual-stage actuator technology and StableTrac motor stabilization ensure consistent performance even in high-vibration data center conditions. Operating across 0°C to 60°C, the WD Gold 20TB handles thermal variance found in both air-cooled and liquid-cooled installations.
At Omnixon Global, we stock the WD Gold 20TB for customers building next-generation storage solutions across the UAE and broader Middle East region. Whether you're architecting an enterprise backup matrix, scaling an on-premises data warehouse, or deploying redundant archival infrastructure, we deliver OEM-direct pricing and supply certainty for bulk orders. Contact our team to request a quotation for the WD201KRYZ and discuss volume discounts, logistics options, and integration support tailored to your storage roadmap.
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | WD-GOLD-20TB |
| Part Number | WD201KRYZ |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 20TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Brand Line | WD Gold |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WD201KRYZ |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Capacity | 20TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer) | 256MB |
| Recording Technology | ePMR (Energy-Assisted Perpendicular Magnetic Recording) |
| Sector Size | 512e |
| Workload Rate Rating | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Power Consumption (Active, Read/Write) | 9.1W (typical) |
| Power Consumption (Standby) | 1.0W (typical) |
| Vibration Compensation | Dual-stage actuator; RAFF (Rotational Acceleration Feed Forward) |
| Stabilization Technology | StableTrac (dual-plane motor shaft stabilization) |
| Operating Shock | 65G, 2ms |
| Non-Operating Shock | 250G, 2ms |
| Dimensions | 101.6mm x 147mm x 26.1mm |
| Weight | 780g (approximate) |
the WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. It is supported by major server platforms.
Key specifications for the WD Gold 20TB Enterprise HDD: new condition; capacity 20TB; interface SATA 6Gb/s; form factor 3.5 inch; read speed Up to 270 MB/s; write speed Up to 270 MB/s. Manufacturer part number WD201KRYZ. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.