Western Digital 0F38461 Ultrastar Dc HC550 16TB Hdd

Product Description

The WESTERN DIGITAL 0F38461 is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive in the Ultrastar DC HC550 series, designed for demanding data center and server storage workloads. Offering 16TB of storage capacity and a 512MB cache buffer, this drive is built for continuous operation in enterprise environments. TCG (Trusted Computing Group) encryption support provides hardware-level data security, making it suitable for organizations with compliance or data-protection requirements. It is typically installed by IT professionals and systems integrators in rackmount servers, NAS arrays, and storage appliances.

The 0F38461 is suited for enterprise data center deployments, cloud storage infrastructure, and high-density storage builds where large capacity and drive reliability are critical. The TCG encryption feature makes it appropriate for regulated industries, government deployments, and enterprise environments requiring self-encrypting drive capability. This drive ships as a single unit and is sold individually.

Key Features

• 16TB storage capacity for high-density enterprise deployments
• 512MB cache buffer supports sustained read and write throughput
• TCG encryption provides hardware-level self-encrypting drive security
• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation in server and NAS environments
• Enterprise-class build suited for data center storage arrays

Compatibility

Designed as an enterprise-class hard drive for use in server platforms, NAS enclosures, and storage arrays that support high-capacity 3.5-inch SATA or SAS enterprise drives. Verify host interface compatibility before installation.

Installation Notes

Installation should be performed by qualified IT professionals or systems integrators familiar with enterprise storage hardware. Power down the host system completely and follow antistatic precautions before handling the drive. Confirm the enclosure or server supports the drive capacity and interface type prior to installation. Secure the drive according to the chassis manufacturer specifications and verify recognition in the system BIOS or storage controller before configuring for use.