0F38580 WD Ultrastar DC HC550 14TB SATA 512 MB 2.5" Server HDD

High-Capacity Enterprise SATA HDD featuring 24x7 Datacenter Reliability with the 0F38580

The 0F38580 is a WD Ultrastar DC HC550 14TB internal enterprise HDD engineered for rack servers and storage shelves where predictable latency, sustained throughput, and continuous duty cycles are mandatory. Built on a helium-filled platform with advanced magnetic recording technologies, it targets high-density capacity tiers while maintaining controlled power draw and thermal behavior for multi-drive enclosures.

Architecturally, the 0F38580 aligns with modern server backplanes via a single-port SATA interface and supports 4Kn (512e) sector formats to integrate cleanly with contemporary OS and storage stacks. For host-side scalability, it complements PCIe-based RAID/HBA designs by offloading bulk capacity to proven spinning media while keeping higher-cost flash reserved for hot datasets. A large cache and 7200RPM mechanics support consistent streaming performance for sequential workloads such as backup windows, ingest pipelines, and object storage, while self-encrypting drive hardware provides at-rest protection without CPU overhead.

Why Choose the 0F38580?

The 0F38580 delivers an efficient density-to-slot profile for capacity-focused arrays, enabling expansion of nearline tiers without redesigning chassis layouts. With enterprise reliability targets, validated 24x7 operation, and security features aligned to policy-driven environments, the 0F38580 supports scalable deployments from small rack pods to multi-shelf storage domains while keeping service models straightforward for IT operations.

WD designs Ultrastar platforms with a focus on datacenter-grade validation, controlled acoustics and vibration tolerance, and long-life operation metrics that map to modern availability requirements. The 0F38580 reflects this engineering approach by combining high-capacity mechanics with standards-based encryption support suited to regulated infrastructures.

Key Applications:

• Backup and recovery repositories
• Archive and compliance retention
• Object storage capacity tiers
• Scale-out NAS and file services
• General-purpose bulk storage for virtualized environments

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your storage architecture and procurement model, and you can extend the warranty up to 6 years to secure long-term fleet operation of the 0F38580 across datacenter deployments.