WD Gold

16 TB, 3.5", CMR
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Your data is worth its weight in gold

With the complete portfolio of WD Gold™ HDDs ranging from 1 TB to 26 TB (OptiNAND™ technology with 20 TB, 22 TB, 24 TB, and 26 TB), you can create the perfect storage mix for your business. These extremely reliable solutions for demanding storage environments offer up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, vibration protection, and low power consumption thanks to HelioSeal technology (models starting from 12 TB). WD Gold SATA HDDs are specifically designed for enterprise storage systems and data centers, providing the outstanding performance you expect from Western Digital hard drives.

More flexibility, more freedom
WD Gold™ allows you to configure your storage environment freely with a complete portfolio of SATA HDDs from 1 TB to 26 TB, designed for demanding application workloads of up to 550 TB per year.

Uncompromising reliability
With up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, WD Gold™ drives offer the highest reliability and longevity.

Vibration protection
WD Gold™ drives feature state-of-the-art technologies for hard drive monitoring and real-time correction of linear and rotational vibrations, ensuring optimal performance even in high-vibration environments.

Seamless integration
WD Gold™ HDDs are designed for use in enterprise storage systems and data centers and are compatible with common enterprise operating systems.

Scalability for your business
OptiNAND™ technology enables WD Gold™ drives with capacities of up to 26 TB.

Data protection
The innovative ArmorCache™ feature (available only for 22 TB - 26 TB) allows businesses to safeguard data during power outages in WCE mode (Write-Cache Enabled), while in WCD mode (Write-Cache Disabled) it optimally...

Key specifications

Interface
SATA III
Storage Technology
CMR
Memory Scope of application
Enterprise
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Item number
13424026

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
WD161KRYZ
Release date
25.5.2020
Sales rank in Category Hard drives
88 of 3366
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Data storage properties

Memory Scope of application
Enterprise
Interface
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Storage capacity
16 TB
Cache
512 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
262 MB/s
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR
Hard disk filling
Helium
Max. Workload Rate
550 TB/J
Hard disk additional functions
Hot swapping

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
60 °C

Noise emission

Max. noise level
36 dB

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
5.60 W
Power consumption
6.50 W

Origin

Country of origin
Taiwan

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1 x Western Digital Gold 16TB HDD 3.5" SATA 6GbS

Product dimensions

Length
14.70 cm
Width
10.16 cm
Height
2.61 cm
Weight
690 g

Package dimensions

Length
21 cm
Width
15 cm
Height
8 cm
Weight
740 g

30-day right of return
5 years Warranty (Bring-in)
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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Synology
    0.8 %
  • 3.HPE
    0.9 %
  • 4.WD
    1.5 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    1.8 %
  • 6.Seagate
    1.9 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.HPE
    2 days
  • 1.Seagate
    2 days
  • 3.WD
    3 days
  • 4.Synology
    4 days
  • 5.Toshiba
    5 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Synology
    1.8 %
  • 2.WD
    2.1 %
  • 3.Toshiba
    2.9 %
  • 4.Seagate
    3.2 %
  • 5.Dell
    6.3 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus