Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC590 Hard Drive
Best high capacity storage for demanding data center applications.
This is the gold standard for massive, high-density data centers that prioritize raw capacity over everything else. You sacrifice the silence of consumer drives for the relentless, 24/7 reliability required to manage petabytes of critical information without breaking a sweat.
$799.99
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Who it's for
- Data center managers, large enterprises, professionals with extensive archives
- IT administrators, server operators, businesses demanding constant data availability
- Cloud service providers, large-scale data analysts, professionals managing high-volume data
Who should skip it
- Home users, small business owners, individuals on a tight budget
- Quiet PC enthusiasts, home office workers, users sensitive to system acoustics
- Energy-conscious users, small NAS builders, individuals minimizing electricity costs
Performance breakdown
Storage Density
Massive 26TB capacity maximizes rack space in dense data center environments.
Data Throughput
SAS 12Gb/s interface ensures rapid, reliable data transfer for heavy workloads.
Operational Efficiency
HelioSeal technology significantly lowers power consumption for continuous 24/7 operation.
Security Integration
Built-in self-encrypting technology provides robust, hardware-level protection for sensitive data.
Reliability Standards
Engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of enterprise-grade storage environments.
System Compatibility
The 512e sector format ensures seamless integration with legacy enterprise systems.
Key Specs
Type
Enterprise Hard Disk Drive
Form Factor
3.5"
Capacity
26TB
Rotational Speed
7200RPM
Interface Type
SAS 12Gb/s
Sector Format
512e
Encryption
Self-Encrypting (SE)
Cache
512MB
Recording Technology
CMR
Usage
For Enterprise Storage
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