WD Gold 18TB
WD Gold 18TB
The WD Gold 18TB hard drive stores large volumes of data in enterprise systems where reliability is paramount. Thanks to its 3.5" format and SATA III interface, it integrates easily into most servers and data storage units. A speed of 7200rpm and a 512MB cache reduce access times and accelerate file transfers up to 269MB/s during demanding operations. The design of this internal HDD is built for continuous operation and handles an annual workload of 550TB, a value necessary for use in data centres. Furthermore, CMR conventional magnetic recording technology maintains consistent performance during repeated data rewriting, supporting stability in RAID systems.
18TB
Capacity
HDD
Drive type
3.5"
Format
SATA III
Interface
Key features of the WD Gold 18TB hard drive
- Stores up to 18TB of data
- Handles an annual workload of 550TB
- Uses CMR recording technology
- Platters spin at 7200rpm
- Cache size of 512MB
- Designed for continuous operation
- Connects via the SATA III interface
Technical specification
- Format: 3.5"
- Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
- Read speed: 269MB/s
- Write speed: 269MB/s
- Rotational speed: 7200rpm
- Recording technology: CMR – maintains consistent performance during repeated data rewriting and supports stability in RAID systems
- Cache: 512MB
- Typical power consumption: 6.5W
- Stand-by power consumption: 5.6W
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| Code: | FW237c11 |
| Warranty: | 60 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
Western Digital, PO Box Address: BP 80006, 92135 Issy les Moulineaux, France [email protected] 
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