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Western WD161KFGX Digital 16TB 6Gb/s SATA 7200 3.5-in 256MB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 16TB
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Enterprise-class reliability
- Designed for 24x7 operation
- High performance for demanding workloads
- Optimized for servers, data centers, and NAS
- 256MB Cache
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Product Overview
The Western Digital WD161KFGX is a 16TB internal hard drive featuring a 7200RPM spindle speed and a SATA 6Gb/s interface. It is part of WD's Gold series, designed for enterprise-class reliability and performance in demanding environments.
Technical Information
| Model | WD161KFGX |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Workload Rating | Up to 600 TB/year |
| MTBF | 2.5 million hours |
Product Description
The Western Digital WD161KFGX is a high-capacity 16TB internal hard drive from WD's Gold series, engineered for enterprise-level performance and reliability. It operates at a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and utilizes the SATA 6Gb/s interface, providing robust data transfer speeds suitable for demanding server and storage applications. The 3.5-inch form factor ensures compatibility with standard enterprise drive bays. Designed for continuous 24x7 operation, the WD161KFGX is built to withstand heavy workloads, boasting a workload rating of up to 600 TB per year and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours. This makes it an excellent choice for mission-critical systems, data centers, high-end NAS devices, and other environments where consistent performance and data integrity are essential. Equipped with a 256MB cache, this drive enhances read and write performance by reducing latency and improving data access times. The WD Gold series drives are known for their advanced technologies, including vibration protection and optimized power management, contributing to their overall stability and efficiency in dense storage configurations. The WD161KFGX offers a compelling combination of capacity, speed, and enterprise-grade durability.
