The WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD 16TB is an internal 3.5-inch hard drive from Western Digital for SATA-compatible PCs and storage systems. The verified WD161KRYZ version provides 16TB of capacity, a Serial ATA III 6 Gbit/s interface, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and 512MB cache. It is aimed at buyers who need a large-capacity HDD in a standard desktop/server form factor. The official data sheet also lists sustained transfer up to 267 MiB/s and hot-swap support.
Compatibility
3.5-inch SATA-compatible PCs
enterprise storage systems
servers with an available SATA port
Frequently asked questions
Which interface does this drive require?
It uses a Serial ATA III interface, also known as SATA 6 Gbit/s. You need an open SATA port and a compatible 3.5-inch bay.
What capacity and performance are verified?
This model provides 16TB, a 512MB cache, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and sustained transfer up to 267 MiB/s.
Does it include installation accessories?
The source material describes the bare drive. Installation depends on the compatible case, server, or storage system you use.
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Data sheet
Compatible printers
3.5-inch SATA-compatible PCs, enterprise storage systems, servers with an available SATA port
Technology
HDD
Connectivity
Serial ATA III
Weight
not provided
Dimensions
147 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm
Capacity
16TB
Specific References
Internal 3.5-inch 16TB hard drive with SATA III, 512MB cache, and a standard form factor for compatible storage systems and PCs.