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Go for Gold
Conquer tough workloads with enterprise-class WD Gold™ HDDs. Available in 1TB to 18TB1 capacities, this highly reliable solution for demanding storage environments provides up to 2.5M hours MTBF, vibration protection technology and a low power draw thanks to HelioSeal™ technology [for 12TB and above]. Specifically designed for use in enterprise-class data centers and storage systems, the WD Gold SATA HDD delivers the world-class performance you expect from Western Digital® hard drives.

Beyond Expectations
WD Gold™ hard drives are performance-optimized for heavy application workloads, whether you need 1TB or 18TB1. 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.

A World-Class Performer
Delivering excellent service to any storage environment, WD Gold™ hard drives are designed to handle workloads up to 550TB2 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-grade data centers and storage systems.

Leading the Way
Energy Assisted Magnetic Recording (EAMR) technology 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 16TB1 capacities and above.