WD Ultrastar 6TB 3.5″ SATA
$379.00
The Western Digital WD Ultrastar Enterprise HDD delivers optimal performance with a 6TB capacity, designed for around-the-clock operations. This 3.5″ SATA drive, featuring a 128MB cache, 7200RPM, and a 600MB buffer, is built for reliability without the burden of a high cost of ownership. It’s backed by a five-year warranty, ensuring confidence in its enduring quality. Ideal for a wide range of applications, from cloud computing and Big Data analytics with technologies like Apache Hadoop® to dense Object storage solutions such as Ceph™ and OpenStack Swift, the drive is also well-suited for continuous use in RAID storage, DAS & NAS, and can reliably serve in industrial or surveillance settings, offering a high workload threshold suitable for demanding server storage requirements.
Specs
Full range of capacities (6TB)
High workload rating, 10X higher than desktop drives, for 24x7 operation
Advanced technology design supports enterprise-class reliability and power efficiency
6 Gb/s SATA
5-year limited warranty
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The Western Digital WD Ultrastar Enterprise HDD is a paragon of dependability and energy efficiency, perfectly suited for continuous, heavy-duty use with its ample 6TB space. Optimised for challenging 24×7 environments, this 3.5″ SATA drive features a robust 128MB cache, a rapid 7200RPM speed, and a significant 600MB buffer, all encased in a design that prioritises reliability and a lower total cost of ownership. With its substantial five-year warranty, this model stands as a testament to Western Digital’s commitment to quality, ideal for systems that demand unwavering performance.
In the realm of applications, the Ultrastar is exceptionally versatile. It’s engineered to support cloud-based applications and Big Data analytics, such as those using Apache Hadoop®, as well as dense storage configurations found in Object storage solutions like Ceph™ and OpenStack Swift. The drive’s high workload capability—tenfold that of desktop HDDs—affirms its readiness for round-the-clock operations in RAID arrays, Direct & Network Attached Storage (DAS & NAS), and is equally reliable for industrial or surveillance use. This drive is a smart selection for businesses requiring enduring performance for their entry server storage needs.
