Ultrastar DC HC550

 Ultrastar DC HC550

The Ultrastar DC HC550 is a high-capacity hard disk drive (HDD) designed for data center and enterprise storage applications. Developed by Western Digital, the Ultrastar DC HC550 offers a combination of high capacity, reliability, and performance to meet the demanding requirements of modern data-centric environments. Here are some key features and specifications of the Ultrastar DC HC550:

Capacity: The Ultrastar DC HC550 is available in various capacities, ranging from several terabytes (TB) to multiple petabytes (PB). This high capacity makes it suitable for storing vast amounts of data in applications such as cloud storage, big data analytics, content delivery networks, and archival storage.

HelioSeal Technology: The drive incorporates HelioSeal technology, which hermetically seals the HDD enclosure with helium gas. This design reduces air turbulence and enables higher storage densities, resulting in increased capacity and lower power consumption compared to traditional air-filled HDDs.

Advanced Format: The Ultrastar DC HC550 utilizes advanced format technologies, including 4K sector sizes, to optimize data storage efficiency and reliability. Advanced format drives offer enhanced error correction capabilities and improved data integrity for critical enterprise workloads.

Performance: With fast data transfer rates and low latency, the Ultrastar DC HC550 delivers high performance for sequential and random read/write operations. It is optimized for applications that require high throughput and low latency, such as data warehousing, online transaction processing (OLTP), and virtualization.

Reliability and Durability: Built for 24/7 operation in enterprise environments, the Ultrastar DC HC550 is engineered for reliability and durability. It features components such as dual actuators, rotational vibration sensors, and error recovery controls to ensure data integrity and minimize the risk of drive failures.

Data Security: The drive may offer built-in security features such as self-encrypting drive (SED) technology, which provides hardware-based encryption to protect sensitive data. SEDs help organizations comply with data privacy regulations and mitigate the risk of data breaches.

Compatibility: The Ultrastar DC HC550 is designed to be compatible with a wide range of storage systems, servers, and RAID controllers. It supports standard interfaces such as Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA), making it easy to integrate into existing storage infrastructures.

Energy Efficiency: Western Digital emphasizes energy efficiency in the design of the Ultrastar DC HC550, aiming to reduce power consumption and operational costs for data center operators. The drive may incorporate power-saving features such as low-power idle modes and adaptive energy management.