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product_id: 248546949
title: "WD Gold 16TB HDD 7200rpm 6Gb/s sATA 512MB cache 3.5p internal RoHS compliant Enterprise Bulk"
brand: "western digital"
price: "A$1240"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Western Digital"
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# 7200 RPM speed 16TB massive capacity 2.5M hours MTBF reliability WD Gold 16TB HDD 7200rpm 6Gb/s sATA 512MB cache 3.5p internal RoHS compliant Enterprise Bulk

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** A$1240
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Power your data-driven empire with WD Gold — where reliability meets scale.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD Gold 16TB HDD 7200rpm 6Gb/s sATA 512MB cache 3.5p internal RoHS compliant Enterprise Bulk by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** A$1240 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted western digital brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **HelioSeal technology:** Low power draw and enhanced durability for sustainable, long-term use
- • **Massive 16TB storage:** Store your entire digital empire with room to spare
- • **Vibration protection tech:** Real-time correction for rock-solid performance in busy data centers
- • **Enterprise-grade endurance:** Handles up to 550TB workloads/year without breaking a sweat
- • **Seamless SATA 6Gb/s interface:** Blazing fast data transfer speeds to keep your workflow uninterrupted

## Overview

The WD Gold 16TB HDD is a 3.5-inch enterprise-class hard drive designed for heavy workloads and demanding storage environments. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 512MB cache, and SATA 6Gb/s interface, it delivers high performance and reliability with up to 2.5 million hours MTBF and advanced vibration protection technology. Ideal for data centers and professional use, it supports workloads up to 550TB per year and incorporates HelioSeal technology for energy efficiency and durability.

## Description

Conquer tough workloads with enterprise-class WD Gold HDDs. Available in 1TB to 18TB 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.

Review: the best HDD drive in the world - These drives are making a comeback. They are the best option for storing long-term data. I recommend them to anyone who wants to store important data and more... My rating is 11/10.
Review: Excellent value - Works as it should with decent performance. Good value Just hope it lasts

## Features

- 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.
- With up to 2.5M hours MTBF, WD Gold hard drives deliver enhanced levels of dependability and durability.
- 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.
- 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.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B089S33PR3 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries | 1 A batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | 120,159 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 485 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Colour | Gold |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (174) |
| Date First Available | 27 May 2020 |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard Drive Size | 16 TB |
| Hardware Platform | Linux |
| Item Weight | 670 g |
| Item model number | WD161KRYZ |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2.6 British Thermal Units (BTUs) |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries contained in equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 0.5 Milligrams |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 7 |
| Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 7 |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Number of USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Optical Drive Type | BD-R |
| Product Dimensions | 14.7 x 10.16 x 2.61 cm; 670 g |
| Series | WD161KRYZ |
| Wattage | 50 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Colour:** Gold
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop, Laptop
- **Connectivity technology:** SATA
- **Digital storage capacity:** 16000 GB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA
- **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special feature:** Shock Resistant

## Images

![WD Gold 16TB HDD 7200rpm 6Gb/s sATA 512MB cache 3.5p internal RoHS compliant Enterprise Bulk - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61z7HbCeLNL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: This hard drive is incredibly noisy. Like it is eating celery non-stop all day. Why?**
A: Could it be that you do not have it installed on mounts with rubber isolation?  Are you using it as an operating system drive or swap drive?  Mine are all whisper quiet, but used for large file storage and are mounted in plastic cages with rubber isolators.  Any drive is going to be noisy if it's hard mounted to metal and has to seek all the time.

**Q: Does this drive have international WD warranty?**
A: That's a legal question and the answer may depend on where you are located.  You should ask Western Digital directly.  Also, a warning: some sellers here on Amazon sell OEM drives which do not have a Western Digital warranty.  This has happened to me three times.  In each case, Amazon has helped me exchanged the drive for one that was under warranty.  I make it a habit to register every new drive with Western Digital as soon as I receive it.  That way I'm sure it is under warranty.

**Q: compatible with ext4**
A: Yes.

**Q: My dell t3600 does not support 12tb drive. has anyone been successful in using a simple add-on storage controller with 12tb? what brand/model?**
A: Hi, the problem is coming from the BIOS and from the Brand of the hard disk. try to update your bios and/or go to the website of dell to download specific fix on the support page.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ the best HDD drive in the world
*by R***X on 15 January 2026*

These drives are making a comeback. They are the best option for storing long-term data. I recommend them to anyone who wants to store important data and more... My rating is 11/10.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent value
*by T***) on 10 May 2022*

Works as it should with decent performance. Good value Just hope it lasts

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read quietly 🤫 writing ✍ noise
*by L***Z on 18 May 2022*

Read quietly 🤫 writing ✍ noise SSD PLUS HDD GOOD CHOICE

## Frequently Bought Together

- Western Digital 16TB WD Gold Enterprise Class Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD161KRYZ
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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*