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Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC570 22TB - 7200 RPM 512MB SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise HDD - WUH722222AL5204 (Bulk)

SKU 19078 Brand Western Digital EAN13 8717306635547
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC570 22TB (WUH722222AL5204) is a high-capacity enterprise HDD designed for cloud-scale storage. Featuring OptiNAND technology, a 10-disk HelioSeal design, and a SAS 12Gb/s interface, it delivers reliable 7200 RPM performance for demanding data center workloads.
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Device Type Internal HDD
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Capacity 22TB
Storage (SSD & HDD) - RPM (HDD) 7200 RPM
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Cache (HDD) 512MB
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Heatsink (SSD) Not Included
Storage (SSD & HDD) - Form Factor 3.5 inch

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC570 22TB Enterprise HDD is engineered to meet the explosive demand for storage in modern cloud and hyperscale data centers. Built on a proven 10-disk helium-sealed platform (HelioSeal), this drive integrates Western Digital's innovative OptiNAND technology to deliver massive capacity with improved performance and resiliency. It is specifically designed for massive scale-out (MSO) environments, big data analytics, and distributed file systems where density and power efficiency are critical.

Delivering consistent enterprise-class performance, the DC HC570 operates at 7200 RPM with a large 512MB cache and a SAS 12Gb/s interface, achieving sustained transfer rates of up to 291 MB/s. It incorporates Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording (ePMR) and a Triple Stage Actuator (TSA) for precise data accuracy. With a robust workload rating of up to 550TB per year and a 2.5 million hour MTBF, this drive ensures 24/7 reliability for mission-critical infrastructure.

  • Massive Capacity: 22TB of storage utilizing OptiNAND and 10-disk HelioSeal technology.
  • High Performance: 7200 RPM spindle speed with a 512MB buffer for efficient data access.
  • Enterprise Interface: SAS 12Gb/s connection for high-throughput data center integration.
  • Advanced Reliability: Rated for a 550TB/year workload and 2.5 million hours MTBF.
  • Data Protection: Features ArmorCache technology for write cache data safety during power loss events.
HDD capacity22 TB
HDD speed7200 RPM
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Storage drive buffer size512 MB
Form factor3.5 inch
Transfer rate (sustained)291 MB/s
Format512e / 4Kn
Mean time between failures (MTBF)2500000 h
Workload rate limit550 TB/year
Average latency4.16 ms
TechnologyOptiNAND, HelioSeal, ePMR
Power consumption (operating)9.6 W
Power consumption (idle)6.0 W
Operating temperature5 - 60 °C
Width101.6 mm
Height26.1 mm
Depth147 mm
Weight670 g