Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC570 22TB Enterprise HDD

Designed for hyperscale data centers and heavy-duty enterprise workloads, the Ultrastar DC HC570 hard drive offers an impressive 22TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. Operating at 7200 RPM with a large 512MB DRAM cache, this drive targets cloud, distributed file systems, and large-scale storage solutions requiring 24x7 reliability.

Featuring Western Digital's advanced OptiNAND technology combined with ArmorCache, the HC570 enhances metadata resiliency and protects cache data during unexpected power loss, ensuring data integrity in critical environments. It employs conventional magnetic recording (CMR/ePMR) technology alongside the HelioSeal hermetic design for high areal density and energy-efficient operation.

Rated for demanding workloads up to 550TB per year and boasting a remarkable 2.5 million hours MTBF, this drive is backed by a robust 5-year limited warranty. Suitable for cloud storage, big data analytics, DAS/NAS, and object storage platforms like Ceph and OpenStack Swift, the Ultrastar DC HC570 balances power efficiency with enterprise-grade reliability to lower your total cost of ownership.

Key Benefits:

• Massive 22TB capacity for large-scale data storage
• 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
• 512MB DRAM cache for enhanced performance
• OptiNAND and ArmorCache protect data integrity under power loss
• HelioSeal technology reduces power consumption and increases reliability
• Enterprise workload rated up to 550TB/year for continuous 24x7 operation
• Security-focused options with self-encrypting drive (SED) and TCG compliance
• 5-year limited warranty and 2.5 million hours MTBF for dependable service