0F62785 Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 22TB 7200RPM SATA 6GBPS 3.5inch Technology Data Center HDD

• Brand: Western Digital
• Part Number: 0F62785
• Product Series: Ultrastar DC HC580
• Product Name: 22TB Ultrastar DC HC580 Enterprise HDD

High-Capacity Storage for Enterprise and Data Center Workloads

The 0F62785 Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 22TB hard drive is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise and hyperscale data center environments. As part of the Ultrastar DC HC500 series, the HC580 combines high-capacity storage with performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. Designed for 24/7 operation and featuring advanced SATA 6Gbps interface compatibility, this 3.5-inch 7200RPM HDD is ideal for organizations seeking scalable solutions for data-intensive workloads.

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 Series Overview

The Ultrastar DC HC580 series by Western Digital is designed for storage-dense applications in enterprise data centers. Utilizing Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR), HelioSeal technology, and a multi-generation platform, the HC580 delivers high areal density and optimal performance for long-term data preservation and archival.

22TB Storage Capacity

Offering an impressive 22 terabytes of raw storage capacity, the 0F62785 HC580 is suited for high-volume storage applications such as big data analytics, cloud infrastructure, object storage, content delivery networks (CDNs), and backup and archival systems. The 22TB format provides enterprises with the ability to reduce the total cost of ownership (TCO) by maximizing storage capacity per drive bay.

Ideal for Capacity-Optimized Environments

Businesses managing rapidly growing data environments will benefit significantly from the Ultrastar DC HC580’s storage density. By increasing capacity per rack unit, data centers can minimize physical footprint, power consumption, and cooling costs.

Technical Specifications of 0F62785 Western Digital Ultrastar HC580

This model offers a blend of high-capacity, consistent performance, and advanced technologies that support long-term scalability.

7200 RPM Class Performance

Operating at 7200 revolutions per minute, the HC580 strikes a balance between energy efficiency and data access speed. This rotational speed ensures smooth data retrieval for both sequential and random workloads, making it suitable for read- and write-intensive applications.

SATA 6Gb/s Interface

With a Serial ATA 6Gbps interface, the HC580 provides broad compatibility with modern storage infrastructures. The SATA interface is widely supported across servers, JBODs, NAS units, and other enterprise-class platforms, offering cost-effective scalability and ease of integration.

HelioSeal Technology

Western Digital’s HelioSeal technology is a key enabler of higher areal density, allowing more platters to be enclosed within the standard 3.5-inch form factor. Helium offers lower drag and turbulence compared to air, enabling reduced power consumption and cooler operation.

Improved Efficiency with Helium

HelioSeal also minimizes vibration and internal friction, enhancing drive stability and long-term durability. Compared to traditional air-filled drives, helium-sealed HDDs provide up to 50% lower idle power usage, which translates to significant savings at scale.

Enterprise-Class Reliability

The Ultrastar DC HC580 0F62785 hard drive is built to exceed standard desktop drive specifications. It delivers enhanced reliability metrics to meet the operational demands of business-critical applications.

Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Workload Rate

Rated at 2.5 million hours MTBF and a workload rating of up to 550TB per year, this model ensures a robust lifecycle for high-utilization environments. The drive’s workload rating makes it appropriate for RAID deployments, virtualization storage layers, and large-scale backup architectures.

Error Recovery and Vibration Protection

With advanced error correction algorithms and rotational vibration safeguard (RVS), the HC580 maintains data integrity even under heavy workloads and high-vibration conditions often found in dense data centers or multi-bay enclosures.

Dual-Stage Actuator Technology

Dual-stage actuators provide precision head positioning, increasing tracking accuracy and data reliability, particularly when handling simultaneous multi-threaded workloads.

Data Center Use Cases and Applications

The 0F62785 Ultrastar HC580 is engineered for diverse applications in modern IT infrastructures. Enterprises in multiple industries deploy these drives in configurations optimized for reliability, density, and long-term durability.

Private and Public Cloud Storage

Cloud service providers (CSPs) benefit from the HC580’s exceptional capacity and efficiency. It enables cloud platforms to offer scalable storage solutions for unstructured data, file hosting, object storage services, and more.

Hyperscale Deployments

Hyperscalers demand consistent, predictable performance and high areal density. The 22TB HC580 is engineered to meet hyperscale requirements for latency, uptime, and rack space utilization.

Media and Entertainment Archiving

Studios and content delivery networks leverage HC580 drives for video archival, post-production workflows, and high-resolution media libraries. Its capacity enables cost-effective archiving of 4K and 8K content, VFX project data, and source footage.

Surveillance and Compliance Archival

Enterprises with regulatory or legal retention mandates use high-capacity Ultrastar drives for data retention. The HC580 allows for streamlined compliance with financial, medical, and legal archival standards requiring multi-year or permanent data storage.

Energy Efficiency and Total Cost of Ownership

Reducing data center operational costs is a key factor in IT procurement decisions. The HC580 is optimized for lower watts per terabyte, helping minimize energy usage while maximizing density.

PowerChoice™ and PowerBalance™ Features

Western Digital’s PowerChoice™ technology enables customized power profiles for idle modes, helping operators balance performance with power usage. Meanwhile, PowerBalance™ allows fine-tuning of performance-per-watt for more efficient power provisioning.

Eco-Conscious Large-Scale Deployments

Environmentally-conscious organizations benefit from the HC580’s sustainable approach. Lower drive wattage reduces data center carbon footprints and assists in meeting environmental compliance goals.

Compatibility and Integration

Integration is seamless thanks to the HC580’s adherence to industry standards. The drive is compatible with major enterprise servers, storage enclosures, and JBODs.

Plug-and-Play Deployment

The SATA 6Gb/s interface and standard 3.5-inch form factor ensure easy plug-and-play installation in RAID systems, rack-mount storage, and cloud infrastructure devices.

Firmware Features for Data Management

Enterprise-grade firmware features include support for Write-Cache Enable (WCE), Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART), and secure erase standards for safe decommissioning.

Advanced Technologies Integrated in the HC580 Platform

The 0F62785 leverages cutting-edge data storage innovations to optimize performance, reliability, and longevity.

Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR)

EAMR technology boosts recording accuracy on dense media, allowing for higher areal density without compromising data integrity. It enables the 22TB capacity while maintaining consistent write speeds and minimal latency.

Triple Stage Actuator (TSA)

The TSA mechanism enhances head positioning accuracy for precise data access. With TSA, the HC580 can maintain optimal performance even during high-concurrency data operations.

Digital Environmental Sensors

Integrated thermal and environmental sensors monitor operating conditions and adjust drive behavior to maintain thermal equilibrium and operational stability.

Security Features and Data Protection

The Western Digital HC580 includes advanced data security features suitable for data-sensitive environments.

Secure Erase and Instant Secure Erase (ISE)

To facilitate secure decommissioning, the drive supports standard and instant secure erase protocols. This ensures data cannot be retrieved once the drive is repurposed or retired.

TAA and RoHS Compliance

The 0F62785 model is compliant with Trade Agreements Act (TAA) and Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directives, making it suitable for use in regulated government, education, and defense sectors.

0F62785 Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580

Choosing the HC580 22TB model means investing in a future-proof storage solution that balances capacity, energy efficiency, and performance. Whether deployed in enterprise cloud, media production, hyperscale infrastructure, or archival systems, this drive offers dependable service and high ROI.

Scalability for the Future

With rising demand for digital content, IoT analytics, and AI-based systems, data volumes will continue to grow exponentially. The HC580’s 22TB format ensures organizations are prepared to scale their storage environments to meet both current and future demands.