WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD 0F65650

WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD 0F65650

Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs

SKU: 0F65650 | Part #: 0F65650 | MPN: WUH722626ALE6L1

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About the WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD 0F65650

The SATA 6 Gb/s 3.5-inch enterprise HDD from Western Digital delivers exceptional reliability, with an MTBF of 2,500,000 hours and an annual failure rate of just 0.35%—ideal for mission-critical data center environments requiring maximum uptime. The WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB (part number WUH722626ALE6L1) combines high capacity with proven enterprise-class durability. Built on CMR recording technology and sealed in a HelioSeal helium-filled hermetic design, this drive maintains consistent performance across demanding workloads. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 512 MB cache buffer deliver responsive data access, while dual RV sensors provide rotational vibration compensation to ensure stability in multi-drive arrays. Power efficiency is built in, consuming just 7.20 W during active operations and 5.50 W at idle, reducing total cost of ownership in large-scale deployments.

Storage architects and IT procurement teams responsible for deploying petabyte-scale infrastructure select the HC590 when capacity density and reliability cannot be compromised. The 26 TB capacity per drive minimizes physical footprint and power draw per terabyte stored, while the 550 TB/year workload rating supports continuous streaming and high-frequency access patterns. Western Digital's non-recoverable read error specification of 1 per 10^15 bits read ensures data integrity across billions of read operations, protecting against silent data corruption that can cascade through backup systems. The 3.5-inch form factor integrates seamlessly into standard data center storage arrays, eliminating costly redesigns or custom infrastructure modifications.

Organizations planning to refresh or expand enterprise storage capacity should contact Omnixon Global to discuss availability, volume pricing, and integration support for the WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB (WUH722626ALE6L1). Submit your request for quotation today and let our team help you architect a storage solution built on proven Western Digital reliability.

Technical Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
CategoryEnterprise HDDs
SKU0F65650
Part Number0F65650
MPNWUH722626ALE6L1
ConditionNew
Capacity26 TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Model SeriesHC590
Manufacturer Part Number0F65650
Form Factor3.5 inch
Capacity26 TB
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
Spindle Speed7200 RPM
Cache Buffer512 MB
Recording TechnologyCMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
Sealed EnclosureHelioSeal helium-filled hermetic design
Workload Rating550 TB/year
MTBF2,500,000 hours
Annual Failure Rate (AFR)0.35%
Non-recoverable Read Errors1 per 10^15 bits read
Rotational Vibration CompensationYes, dual RV sensors
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C
Power Consumption (Active, Typical)7.20 W
Power Consumption (Idle, Typical)5.50 W
Weight650 g (typical)
Dimensions (L x W x H)147.0 mm x 101.6 mm x 26.1 mm
Encryption OptionsSED (Self-Encrypting Drive) available on select SKUs
RoHS CompliantYes

Frequently Asked Questions about WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD 0F65650

What does the WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD do?

At 26 TB, the WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.

What are the headline specs of the WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD?

Key specifications for the WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD: capacity 26 TB; form factor 3.5 Inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s; 5 Years support; new condition; model WUH722626ALE6L1; part number 0F65650; capacity 26 TB; interface SATA 6Gb/s; form factor 3.5 Inch; random write iops 2.5 million. Manufacturer part number 0F65650. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD compatible with my infrastructure?

The WD Ultrastar HC590 26 TB 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise HDD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5 Inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.