WD Gold 26TB Enterprise HDD
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: WD-GOLD-26TB | Part #: WD261KRYZ | MPN: WD261KRYZ
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About the WD Gold 26TB Enterprise HDD
The WD Gold 26TB Enterprise HDD (WD261KRYZ) delivers 512MB cache and sustained throughput optimized for high-capacity NAS, backup, and archival systems. With CMR technology and OptiNAND integration, this Western Digital drive balances sequential performance with reliability across demanding multi-bay environments. Storage architects and IT procurement teams select this drive for mission-critical infrastructure requiring proven enterprise-grade durability.
Rated for 550TB annual workload with a 2.5M-hour MTBF and 0.35% AFR, the WD Gold 26TB operates across 0–60°C with exceptional shock tolerance (65G operating, 250G non-operating). The 7200 RPM spindle and SATA 6Gb/s interface ensure consistent performance in 24/7 deployments. Power consumption stays lean at 6.2W active and 0.8W idle, reducing operational costs in large-scale installations. Western Digital's rotational vibration compensation minimizes multi-drive interference in dense configurations.
Typical Enterprise Deployments
- High-capacity NAS arrays and SAN storage requiring cost-effective petabyte-scale capacity with minimal power overhead
- Backup and disaster recovery infrastructure where 550TB/year workload rating matches incremental and full backup cycles
- Cold and warm archival systems leveraging 26TB density to reduce physical footprint and cooling demand
- Surveillance and media storage applications with long-term data retention and moderate access patterns
- Legacy and next-generation RAID environments (RAID 5/6) benefiting from proven CMR stability over SMR variants
The WD261KRYZ is purpose-built for organizations moving beyond 8TB–12TB constraints without sacrificing reliability or introducing enterprise compatibility risks. Contact Omnixon Global to discuss volume pricing, integration support, and delivery timelines for your data center expansion. Submit an RFQ today to secure allocation and technical specifications tailored to your infrastructure roadmap.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | WD-GOLD-26TB |
| Part Number | WD261KRYZ |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 26TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WD261KRYZ |
| Product Line | WD Gold |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Capacity | 26TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (DRAM) | 512MB |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) with OptiNAND |
| Workload Rating | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) | 0.35% |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Power Consumption (Active, Read/Write) | Approximately 6.2W |
| Power Consumption (Standby/Sleep) | Approximately 0.8W |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes |
| Shock Resistance (Operating) | 65G, 2ms |
| Shock Resistance (Non-Operating) | 250G, 2ms |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 26.1mm x 101.6mm x 147mm |
| Weight | Approximately 720g |
| Intended Operation | 24/7 continuous duty |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Gold 26TB Enterprise HDD
What does the WD Gold 26TB Enterprise HDD do?
the WD Gold 26TB 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.
What are the headline specs of the WD Gold 26TB Enterprise HDD?
Key specifications for the WD Gold 26TB Enterprise HDD: new condition; capacity 26TB; 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 WD261KRYZ. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.