Western Digital WD WD180EDGZ 18TB 3.5" SATA 6Gbps Hard Drive

Product Overview:

The Western Digital WD180EDGZ is an 18TB SATA hard drive designed for enterprise and data center environments, providing massive storage capacity, reliability, and performance. Part of the WD Gold series, it is engineered to handle the demanding needs of large-scale storage applications, including high-density RAID configurations, cloud storage, and surveillance systems.

Key Features:

• Capacity: 18TB (18,000GB)
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• RPM (Rotational Speed): 7200 RPM
• Cache Size: 512MB
• Designed for: Enterprise applications, high-density storage, and RAID systems
• Workload Rate Limit: 550TB/year
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 2.5 million hours

Performance:

• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 255MB/s sustained data transfer rate
• Cache: 512MB DRAM cache for fast data access and efficient read/write operations
• Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors: Equipped with RV sensors to ensure optimal performance in multi-drive enclosures, preventing vibration-induced data errors
• Drive Performance: Optimized for enterprise-class workloads, including file servers, cloud storage, and high-traffic RAID setups
• Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms

Reliability and Durability:

• NAS/RAID-optimized: Ideal for environments with high data throughput and high reliability demands
• Vibration Protection: Enhanced with rotational vibration sensors, preventing performance degradation in multi-drive configurations
• 24/7 Operation: Designed for continuous, non-stop operation with high uptime
• Error Recovery Control: Includes advanced error recovery features to prevent data corruption in multi-drive systems
• High Duty Cycle: Built to handle heavy read/write workloads with up to 550TB of data written per year

Power and Efficiency:

• Power Consumption:
  • Idle: 7.5W
  • Seek: 10.5W
  • Startup: 24W
• Voltage: 5V / 12V
• Power Efficiency: Energy-efficient design, reducing the overall energy consumption in enterprise and data center environments

Physical Characteristics:

• Dimensions: 147mm (L) x 101.6mm (W) x 26.1mm (H)
• Weight: 680 grams (approx.)
• Environmentally Friendly: RoHS-compliant and free from hazardous substances

Warranty:

• Limited Warranty: 5 years
• WD SmartWare Software: Provides optional backup and recovery features
• Data Recovery Services: Optional WD Rescue service available for data recovery in case of failure

Applications:

• Enterprise Storage: Suitable for high-performance storage systems, including RAID arrays and NAS solutions
• Data Centers: Designed for large-scale storage in data center environments, handling mission-critical applications
• Cloud Storage: Can be deployed in cloud environments for archiving, backup, and storage of vast amounts of data
• Surveillance: Suitable for high-capacity surveillance storage needs, where large volumes of video data need to be captured and stored continuously
• Big Data: Ideal for industries like healthcare, finance, and media where huge amounts of data need to be managed and stored reliably

Compatibility:

• Operating Systems: Compatible with major operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux
• RAID Compatibility: Works with most RAID arrays and NAS systems
• Cloud Storage Solutions: Compatible with enterprise-level cloud storage platforms and data centers

Summary:

The Western Digital WD180EDGZ 18TB hard drive provides a massive storage capacity with enterprise-class reliability and performance. Featuring 7200 RPM speed, a large 512MB cache, and advanced features like rotational vibration sensors, it is perfect for high-demand environments that require scalable storage solutions. Whether deployed in RAID arrays, NAS systems, or cloud storage, this drive is built to handle the heaviest workloads, offering 24/7 uptime and a five-year warranty.

Ideal Use Cases:

• Data centers
• High-performance RAID arrays
• Enterprise storage systems
• Cloud storage solutions
• Surveillance storage systems
• Archiving and backup for large data volumes

This drive is optimized for businesses or enterprises seeking reliable, high-capacity storage solutions for continuous, high-performance operations.