WD ULTRASTAR DC HC555 3.5IN 26.1

12 TB, 3.5"
CHF30.83/1TB
Delivered between 20.1.2026 and 3.2.2026
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Data storage interface2

Memory Size5

Product details

The ULTRASTAR DC HC555 3.5IN 26.1 hard drive from Western Digital is a powerful storage solution specifically designed for the enterprise sector. With a storage capacity of 12 terabytes, it provides ample space for large amounts of data and demanding applications. The hard drive utilizes a SATA interface and achieves a maximum rotational speed of 7200 RPM, ensuring efficient data processing and fast access times. The use of helium as a filling material helps reduce air resistance, improving energy efficiency and minimizing heat generation. With a transfer rate of up to 269 megabytes per second, the ULTRASTAR DC HC555 is ideal for data-intensive environments where speed and reliability are critical.

  • Storage capacity of 12 terabytes for large data volumes
  • Maximum rotational speed of 7200 RPM for fast data processing
  • Transfer rate of up to 269 MB/s for efficient data access
  • Helium-filled construction to enhance energy efficiency
  • Designed for use in enterprise applications.

Key specifications

Interface version
SATA III
Storage Technology
CMR
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Interface
SATA
Cache
512 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
269 MB/s
Scope of application
Enterprise
Item number
59711427

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
0B48720
Release date
26.6.2025

Data storage properties

Scope of application
Enterprise
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Storage capacity
12 TB
Cache
512 MB
Sustained Speed HDD
269 MB/s
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR
Hard disk filling
Helium
Max. Workload Rate
550 TB/J
MTBF
2500000 h
Hard disk additional functions
Native command queuing

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
60 °C

Power supply

Power consumption
6.40 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 Ultrastar DC HC555 hard drive

Product dimensions

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

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)

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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 %
  • 4.HPE
    0.9 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    1.6 %
  • 5.WD
    1.6 %
  • 7.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.Toshiba
    2 days
  • 3.Seagate
    3 days
  • 3.Synology
    3 days
  • 3.WD
    3 days

Return rate

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

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Ubiquiti
    1.3 %
  • 2.Synology
    1.5 %
  • 3.WD
    2.4 %
  • 4.Toshiba
    2.6 %
  • 5.Seagate
    3.4 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus