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 enterprise-class drives specifically designed for storage systems and data centers, delivering 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.
Reliability without compromise
With up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, WD Gold™ drives offer the highest reliability and durability.
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) optimal...
Interface version | SATA III |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Memory Scope of application | Enterprise |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Item number | 6530334 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD121KRYZ |
Release date | 7.9.2017 |
Memory Scope of application | Enterprise |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Hard drive height | 26mm |
Storage capacity | 12 TB |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 255 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Hard disk filling | Helium |
Max. Workload Rate | 550 TB/J |
Hard disk additional functions | Hot plugging |
Maximum operating temperature | 60 °C |
Max. noise level | 36 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 5 W |
Power consumption | 7 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Hard disk |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 660 g |
Length | 20.80 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 7.20 cm |
Weight | 704 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusThe Western Digital Gold 12 TB does very well in our test and almost makes it to the pole position in our best list. The helium-filled SATA hard drive offers excellent transfer rates. Nevertheless, every byte has its price: the drive is called Gold, and the price is similarly high.