WD Gold 22TB HDD suitable for high-demand environments
Gold enterprise class products with lowcapacity, reliable, and high performance capabilities. Although larger, the 22TB drive is the largest available and the first to feature WD's OptiNAND-based ArmorCache technology. WD Gold HDDs are available in capacities from 1TB to the current 22TB. The drive is a standard 3.5 inch 7200RPM HDD capable of supporting up to 291MB/s with a generous 512MB DRAM cache. This is an industrial-grade drive, so it comes with a full 5-year warranty, 2.5M hours of MTBF testing, and a 550TB annual operating speed limit (WRL).
- Capacity: 22TB
- Interface: SATA 6.0Gb/s
- Form Size: 3.5 inches
- RPM: 7,200 RPM
- Cache: 512MB
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 2.5M hours
- Performance rating: 550TB/year
- Warranty: 5 years
The WD Gold 22TB HDD delivers consistent HDD performance with data transfer speeds up to 270MB/s. It operates at 7,200 RPM, which helps provide faster read/write speeds compared to lower RPM drives. While it can't match the speed of an SSD, it is designed to handle large amounts of data and perform well in situations where capacity and performance are more important than speed. WD Gold 22TB is efficient, using less power during idle and active states. This is especially useful for large nurseries where operating costs can increase.
Its large storage capacity and long service life make it ideal for large storage areas. Ideal for organizations that need more cloud storage. Its durability makes it suitable for long-term storage of large files. Its high capacity makes it well-suited for applications that require high storage.