WD Gold 16TB 3.5" Enterprise SATA HDD/Hard Drive

Beyond Expectations

WD Gold™ hard drives are performance-optimized for heavy application workloads, whether you need 1TB or 18TB. The WD Gold HDD’s wide capacity range solves for the most demanding storage environments.

Enhanced Reliability

With up to 2.5M hours MTBF, WD Gold™ hard drives deliver enhanced levels of dependability and durability. Built for yearly operation (24x7x365) within the most demanding storage environments.

A World-Class Performer

Delivering excellent service to any storage environment, WD Gold™ hard drives are designed to handle workloads up to 550TB per year – among the highest of any 3.5-inch hard drive.

Vibration Protection

WD Gold™ has sophisticated monitoring electronics that help correct linear and rotational vibrations in real time using enhanced vibration protection technology for improved performance in high-vibration environments.

Play Well with Others

Broadly compatible with most PC and major enterprise operating systems. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems and data centers.

Leading the Way

Energy-Assisted Magnetic Recording technology (EAMR) enables higher media precision and increases areal density. The Triple State Actuator (TSA) enhances the accuracy of head-positioning and delivers better performance and data integrity to also increase areal density. Both technologies are available only in 16TB capacities and above.

5-Year Limited Warranty

Every WD Gold™ HDD comes with a 5-year limited warranty, so you can be confident in your storage.