Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Enterprise HDD

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Enterprise HDD

Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs

SKU: WUH722020BLE6L1 | Part #: WUH722020BLE6L1 | MPN: WUH722020BLE6L1

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About the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Enterprise HDD

The Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB SATA HDD targets high-capacity, read-intensive NAS and archive workloads demanding dense, reliable bulk storage.

At a glance — key specifications

Capacity20 TB
WorkloadRead Intensive
Part NumberWUH722020BLE6L1
ManufacturerWestern Digital
EnduranceEnterprise (high DWPD)
Power Loss ProtectionYes (PLP capacitors)

Perfect for

  • Tier-0 database storage (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
  • AI / ML training and inference data lakes
  • Hyperconverged storage tiers
  • Object storage and Ceph clusters
  • VDI boot tiers and tier-1 virtualisation

Frequently asked questions

What workloads is the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Enterprise HDD designed for?

Enterprise mixed-use and ri workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for continuous operation, not consumer-style burst use.

Will this SSD work in my Dell / HPE / Lenovo server?

Most enterprise SSDs ship in vendor-branded variants tied to a server QVL.

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Technical Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
CategoryEnterprise HDDs
SKUWUH722020BLE6L1
Part NumberWUH722020BLE6L1
ConditionNew
Capacity20 TB
WorkloadRead Intensive
EnduranceEnterprise (high DWPD)
Power Loss ProtectionYes (PLP capacitors)
Manufacturer Part NumberWUH722020BLE6L1
Form Factor3.5-inch
InterfaceSATA III (6 Gbps)
Speed7,200 RPM
Max Data Transfer Rate272 MB/s
Buffer Memory256 MB
Security FeaturesSelf-Encrypting Drive (SED), FIPS 140-2 Level 2
Operating Temperature0–65°C
MTBF2.5 million hours
Workload RatingRead-Intensive Enterprise
Annual Workload550 TB/year

Frequently Asked Questions about Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Enterprise HDD

What workloads is the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Enterprise HDD designed for?

Enterprise mixed-use and ri workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for continuous operation, not consumer-style burst use.