Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Internal Hard Drive with OptiNAND Technology
Experience unprecedented storage capacity with the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20TB Internal Hard Drive. This revolutionary storage solution combines OptiNAND technology with traditional rotating media, delivering an impressive 20TB capacity on a 9-disk platform with 2.2TB per disk using CMR recording format.
Advanced OptiNAND Technology Integration
The DC HC560 leverages innovative OptiNAND technology, integrating iNAND® Embedded Flash Drive (EFD) with Universal Flash Storage (UFS). This integration enables optimized firmware algorithms that utilize expanded metadata, resulting in higher tracks per inch (TPI) and superior areal density.
- Massive 20TB storage capacity for enterprise-scale data needs
- 7200 RPM performance with 512MB buffer for efficient data transfer
- SATA interface compatibility for widespread system integration
- 3.5-inch form factor ideal for standard drive bays
- HelioSeal® technology for enhanced reliability
Enterprise-Grade Performance Specifications
Designed for hyperscale cloud, CSP, enterprise, and NAS environments, this drive delivers:
- Energy-assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) technology
- Three-stage actuator (TSA) for precise positioning
- Cross-platform compatibility with Windows Server, Linux, and Windows
- Compact dimensions: 1" height x 4" width x 5.8" length
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
The Ultrastar DC HC560 is perfectly suited for:
- Large-scale data centers and cloud storage solutions
- Enterprise backup and archive systems
- Smart video surveillance storage infrastructure
- High-capacity NAS implementations
- Data-intensive business applications