Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 Data Center HDD

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive engineered for demanding data center environments. This 22TB drive delivers exceptional storage density with industry-leading areal density technology, enabling organizations to maximize storage capacity while minimizing rack space and power consumption. Built with HelioSeal technology that fills the drive with helium instead of air, it operates cooler and more efficiently than traditional drives. The HC580 features a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 512MB cache, and SATA 6Gb/s interface for optimal performance. Its 2.5 million-hour MTBF rating and 550TB annual workload capacity make it ideal for cloud storage, big data analytics, surveillance systems, and hyperscale deployments. The drive’s vibration protection and advanced error correction ensure reliable 24/7 operation, while its power-efficient design reduces total cost of ownership for large-scale storage infrastructures.