Gold in its finest form
With WD Gold™ enterprise-class HDDs, you can handle even the most demanding workloads. A reliable solution for challenging storage environments with capacities ranging from 1 TB to 18 TB, up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, vibration protection, and low power consumption thanks to HelioSeal™ technology (starting from the 12 TB version). WD Gold SATA HDDs are specifically designed for enterprise storage systems and data centers, offering the outstanding performance you expect from Western Digital® hard drives.
More than you expect
WD Gold™ hard drives with capacities between 1 TB and 18 TB are optimized for demanding workloads with numerous applications. The wide capacity range of WD Gold HDDs allows them to meet a variety of requirements.
Increased reliability
With up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, WD Gold™ hard drives offer the highest reliability and robustness.
Storage for the highest demands
WD Gold™ hard drives provide one of the highest workload ratings at 3.5-inch drives, with up to 550 TB per year, making them ideal for various storage environments.
Vibration protection
WD Gold™ hard drives incorporate state-of-the-art technologies for hard drive monitoring and real-time correction of linear and rotational vibrations to ensure optimal performance even in high-vibration environments.
Seamless interaction
Compatible with most PC and enterprise operating systems. Specifically designed for enterprise storage systems and data centers.
Interface | SATA III |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Memory Scope of application | Enterprise |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Item number | 17711358 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD201KRYZ |
Release date | 8.12.2021 |
Memory Scope of application | Enterprise |
Interface | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 20 TB |
Cache | 512 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 600 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Maximum operating temperature | 60 °C |
Max. noise level | 36 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 6 W |
Power consumption | 7 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | HDD |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 690 g |
Length | 22.60 cm |
Width | 15.10 cm |
Height | 5.70 cm |
Weight | 737 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.