WUH722020CLE6L4 Western Digital Ultrastar Dc Hc555 20TB 7.2KRPM SATA-6GBPS HDD

The Western Digital WUH722020CLE6L4 Ultrastar DC HC555 20TB enterprise hard drive offers a high-performance, high-capacity storage solution designed specifically for demanding enterprise environments. Built to provide reliable, high-capacity storage for a variety of workloads, this hard drive delivers exceptional performance, endurance, and energy efficiency, making it a top choice for large-scale storage systems, data centers, and other enterprise applications. With a combination of cutting-edge technology and enterprise-class durability, the Ultrastar DC HC555 is optimized for environments where performance and reliability are paramount.

Key Features and Specifications

• Capacity: 20TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gbps
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• RPM: 7.2K RPM
• Buffer Size: 512MB
• Sector Size: 512e
• Technology: Helium-filled, low power
• Workload Rating: 550TB per year
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 2.5 million hours
• Drive Endurance: 3 years warranty with 550TB annual workload limit
• Power Consumption (Idle): 5.5W
• Compliance: RoHS, CE, UL, and other industry standards

Performance and Efficiency: The Heart of the Ultrastar DC HC555

The WUH722020CLE6L4 Ultrastar DC HC555 20TB hard drive delivers impressive sequential and random performance, making it a reliable solution for both traditional and emerging enterprise workloads. With a 7,200 RPM rotational speed, it strikes a balance between energy efficiency and performance, allowing enterprises to optimize their storage systems for better cost per terabyte while delivering sufficient throughput for typical enterprise applications.

High Performance for Enterprise Workloads

The Ultrastar DC HC555 20TB drive is engineered to handle a wide range of workloads, from large-scale data archiving and backup to high-performance computing and cloud storage. While the 7,200 RPM speed may seem modest compared to higher-speed drives, its large cache size and helium-filled construction allow it to maintain a consistent level of performance across a variety of read and write operations. The 512MB buffer ensures that large volumes of data can be processed and transferred with minimal latency, making it ideal for applications such as media streaming, video surveillance storage, and big data analytics.

Energy-Efficient Operation with Helium Technology

One of the standout features of the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 series is its helium-filled design, which enables the drive to operate more efficiently by reducing internal friction. The use of helium in place of air allows for a more streamlined and energy-efficient drive. This results in lower power consumption, quieter operation, and a reduced overall heat footprint. The drive's helium platform also helps reduce the wear and tear on the internal components, extending the lifespan of the drive and making it an excellent choice for enterprise storage environments where power efficiency is a key consideration.

Capacity and Scalability: Designed for Big Data

The Western Digital WUH722020CLE6L4 Ultrastar DC HC555 is a massive 20TB storage solution that provides substantial capacity for large-scale data storage needs. This high-capacity drive is designed for environments where businesses need to store vast amounts of data while maintaining manageable space requirements. Its scalability ensures that organizations can store large data sets without having to deploy multiple smaller-capacity drives, helping reduce system complexity and lowering operational costs.

Ideal for Data Centers

Data centers handling big data analytics, cloud computing, and high-volume data management rely on the kind of capacity provided by the 20TB Ultrastar DC HC555. With enterprises continuously generating vast amounts of unstructured data, the ability to store and access this data quickly and efficiently becomes crucial. The 20TB capacity of this drive allows businesses to minimize the number of drives needed for storage, improving efficiency and reducing operational overhead. For data centers focused on backup, archiving, and bulk storage, the Ultrastar DC HC555 offers the optimal balance of storage capacity and performance.

Cost-Effective Scaling

As businesses continue to generate more data, there is an increasing demand for cost-effective ways to store and scale that data. The 20TB Ultrastar DC HC555 allows for significant data scaling with lower operational costs per terabyte compared to smaller capacity drives. By consolidating more data on a single drive, businesses can maximize storage density, reduce physical space requirements, and simplify storage management. This makes it easier to scale storage as data requirements grow without a significant increase in infrastructure costs.

Reliability and Endurance for Enterprise Applications

Western Digital's Ultrastar DC HC555 series is built with the highest reliability and durability standards to ensure that the drive can handle the rigorous demands of continuous enterprise workloads. The drive's MTBF rating of 2.5 million hours reflects the exceptional quality and design that ensures long-term reliability in mission-critical applications.

Designed for 24/7 Operation

With an annual workload rating of 550TB, the Ultrastar DC HC555 is designed for continuous, 24/7 operation. This makes it ideal for environments that require high availability, such as cloud storage providers, large-scale enterprise applications, and big data processing centers. Whether deployed for large-scale data backups, archival storage, or active databases, the Ultrastar DC HC555 ensures that businesses can count on reliable performance over the long term.

Data Integrity and Protection

The Ultrastar DC HC555 also integrates advanced error recovery and data protection mechanisms to ensure the integrity of the stored data. Technologies such as the RAID-optimized design and error correction algorithms safeguard against data loss, reducing the likelihood of drive failure. This is particularly important in enterprise environments where data loss or corruption could lead to significant downtime and financial losses.

Security Features for Sensitive Data

Data security is critical in enterprise environments, especially for organizations that handle sensitive information. The Ultrastar DC HC555 supports encryption capabilities to protect stored data from unauthorized access. Although it doesn't feature built-in self-encryption, the drive supports external encryption solutions, which can be implemented to comply with enterprise security standards.

Drive Security and Data Privacy

For businesses that need to protect sensitive data, the Ultrastar DC HC555 offers a secure storage platform when used with compatible encryption solutions. This ensures that critical data remains secure, even if the drive is removed or physically compromised. Additionally, organizations can leverage third-party security software to manage encryption keys and protect against data breaches.

Form Factor and Compatibility

The 3.5-inch form factor of the Ultrastar DC HC555 is designed for compatibility with a wide range of enterprise storage systems, including servers, NAS devices, and storage arrays. This standard form factor ensures that the drive can be easily integrated into existing infrastructure without the need for specialized adapters or modifications.

Flexible Integration into Enterprise Storage Systems

Because the Ultrastar DC HC555 uses a standard SATA 6Gbps interface, it is highly compatible with most modern enterprise storage environments. It can be seamlessly integrated into existing storage systems or used as part of a broader storage expansion strategy. The 512e sector size ensures that the drive can handle a wide variety of workloads, from standard file storage to more complex database operations.

Helium Technology for Reduced Form Factor

The use of helium inside the Ultrastar DC HC555 allows for a lower drive profile compared to traditional air-filled drives. This helium technology helps improve the efficiency of the drive, as it reduces drag and power consumption while increasing the drive's overall storage density. The result is a more efficient, higher-capacity storage solution that doesn’t sacrifice performance.

Applications and Use Cases

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC555 20TB is designed for a broad spectrum of enterprise applications, especially those requiring large storage capacities and reliable, continuous performance. Some of the most common use cases include:

Cloud Storage and Data Centers

The Ultrastar DC HC555 is a perfect fit for cloud storage providers and data centers, which need to manage vast amounts of data efficiently. The 20TB capacity helps reduce the number of drives required in these environments, thus reducing power consumption and physical space usage while ensuring fast access to stored data.

Big Data and Analytics

Organizations that leverage big data for analytics can benefit from the high capacity and performance of the Ultrastar DC HC555. Its ability to handle large datasets and its endurance make it ideal for environments that require fast data processing, such as financial services, healthcare, and research institutions.

Backup and Archiving Solutions

The Ultrastar DC HC555 is also highly effective for long-term backup and archiving. It provides the large capacity needed for storing extensive backup sets, ensuring that businesses can store and retrieve data quickly while maintaining the security and integrity of archived information.

Enterprise Storage Solutions

Enterprise storage solutions that rely on large-capacity drives can take full advantage of the Ultrastar DC HC555's 20TB capacity and 7,200 RPM speed to meet the needs of everyday business operations. Whether used in distributed storage systems or high-performance servers, this hard drive provides the reliability and performance required for mission-critical applications.

Environmental Impact and Compliance

Western Digital's Ultrastar DC HC555 hard drive complies with a range of environmental standards and industry certifications to ensure that it meets global environmental requirements. The drive’s energy-efficient design, which reduces its power consumption compared to traditional hard drives, helps lower operational costs and environmental impact in data centers and other large-scale storage systems.