WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB Enterprise HDD WDHC320008ALE60
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: WD-HC320-8TB | Part #: WDHC320008ALE60 | MPN: WDHC320008ALE60
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About the WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB Enterprise HDD WDHC320008ALE60
The WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB (WDHC320008ALE60) delivers 550TB annual workload capacity with a proven 2.5-million-hour MTBF, making it ideal for 24×7 nearline storage, sustained sequential workloads, and cold archive applications. This Western Digital enterprise-class drive combines helium-sealed HelioSeal enclosure technology with CMR recording to maximize density, reliability, and total cost of ownership across distributed data centers and hyperscale environments.
Built for demanding storage architectures, the DC HC320 features a 3.5-inch form factor and SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, delivering 7200 RPM performance with minimal power overhead—just 7.2W under read/write load and 5.0W idle. The 256MB cache and 512-byte sector emulation ensure compatibility with legacy systems while supporting modern infrastructure. Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing on Western Digital's enterprise portfolio will appreciate the drive's robust shock resistance (70G operating, 250G non-operating) and advanced vibration compensation via RAFF technology. Temperature stability across 0°C to 60°C operating range makes deployment flexible across varied climates and facility designs. Whether refreshing nearline NAS systems, expanding archive repositories, or building resilient RAID arrays, the WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB delivers proven enterprise-grade endurance at scale. Contact Omnixon Global today to request a detailed quotation for the WDHC320008ALE60 and explore volume pricing options tailored to your infrastructure roadmap.
Key Specifications
- Capacity: 8TB
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache Buffer: 256MB
- MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
- Rated Workload: 550TB/year
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | WD-HC320-8TB |
| Part Number | WDHC320008ALE60 |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Series | DC HC320 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | WDHC320008ALE60 |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer) | 256MB |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Rated Workload | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 7.2W |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.0W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Shock Resistance (Operating) | 70G, 2ms |
| Shock Resistance (Non-Operating) | 250G, 2ms |
| Vibration Compensation | RAFF (Rotational Acceleration Feed Forward) |
| Enclosure Technology | HelioSeal (Helium-sealed) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 26.1mm x 101.6mm x 146.99mm |
| Weight | 650g |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB Enterprise HDD WDHC320008ALE60
What does the WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB Enterprise HDD do?
the WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB 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 Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB Enterprise HDD?
Key specifications for the WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB Enterprise HDD: new condition; capacity 8TB; interface SATA 6Gb/s; form factor 3.5 inch; read speed Up to 255 MB/s; write speed Up to 255 MB/s. Manufacturer part number WDHC320008ALE60. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.