Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 20 TB Hard Drive — 3.5" Internal SATA

Introducing the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560, a 20 TB internal 3.5-inch SATA hard drive designed for the most demanding data-center environments. This high-capacity drive is built to scale with rapidly growing data needs across hyperscale clouds, enterprise deployments, and NAS ecosystems. It combines dense storage with enterprise-class reliability and manageability, delivering sustained performance for archival, backup, and cold data workloads, while reducing total cost of ownership in large-scale infrastructures. Whether powering data-intensive databases, video surveillance archives, scientific datasets, or long-term backups, the DC HC560 offers a balanced blend of capacity, efficiency, and durability that data-driven organizations rely on to stay ahead of data growth.

• Massive 20 TB capacity for data-heavy workloads: Store more data per drive to simplify architectures, decrease rack space usage, and lower the cost per terabyte in large-scale deployments. This density is ideal for archiving, backups, and scale-out storage strategies where every additional petabyte reduces the complexity of your storage footprint.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and endurance: Built to handle demanding 24/7 workloads with robust error detection and recovery features designed for data-center operation. The Ultrastar lineage is engineered for consistent performance under continuous usage, helping you minimize drive failures and rebuild times across large arrays.
• 3.5" form factor with SATA interface for broad compatibility: A standard enterprise drive that fits into a wide range of servers, storage arrays, and NAS devices. The SATA interface provides straightforward integration with existing infrastructure and RAID configurations, enabling easy adoption in mixed-vendor environments.
• Optimized for scalable, cost-effective storage architectures: By combining large-capacity capacity with dependable performance, this HDD supports scalable storage solutions—from hyperconverged and cloud storage to archival repositories—without compromising on reliability or predictability in throughput and latency.
• Designed for data center efficiency and long-term operation: Engineered to balance performance with energy efficiency and thermal management in dense rack environments. The drive’s design helps manage cooling demands and operational costs, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership for big-data workflows.

Technical Details of Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 0F38785 20 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA

• Model: Ultrastar DC HC560
• SKU: 0F38785
• Capacity: 20 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard drive
• Interface: SATA
• Drive Type: Enterprise HDD
• Intended Use: Data center, hyperscale cloud, enterprise storage, NAS, and large-scale archival applications
• Reliability/Endurance: Built for continuous operation with enterprise-grade reliability features
• Compatibility: Fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays and is designed for compatibility with broad RAID and storage platforms
• Warranty: Terms vary by region and retailer; consult Western Digital for region-specific details

how to install Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC560 0F38785 20 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA

• Power down your server, NAS, or storage array and unplug it from power. This ensures safe handling and prevents data loss during installation.
• Open the drive bay or tray and verify physical compatibility with your chassis. Confirm there is an available 3.5-inch bay and that the drive tray supports hot-plug if your system uses hot-swap enclosures.
• Insert the Ultrastar DC HC560 into the drive bay or tray and secure it with the appropriate screws or latch mechanisms. Ensure the drive is firmly seated and aligned with the connector backplane.
• Connect the SATA data and power cables to the drive. Use quality cables and route them to avoid sharp bends or interference with cooling fans and other components.
• Power on the system and access the server’s or NAS’s management interface. If used in a RAID array, initialize the drive in the RAID controller’s configuration utility and add it to the appropriate array or pool. If used as a standalone drive, initialize and format it through the operating system’s disk management tools or storage manager.
• Run a quick SMART check and, if available, a surface scan to verify the drive’s health before placing it into active duty. Monitor drive health over time to catch early signs of wear and schedule proactive maintenance as part of your data‑center housekeeping.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of this drive? A: The Ultrastar DC HC560 is a 20 TB hard drive designed for enterprise storage and high‑density deployments.
• Q: What interface does it use? A: It uses a standard SATA interface suitable for a wide range of servers, storage arrays, and NAS devices.
• Q: Is it suitable for NAS and data centers? A: Yes. This drive is engineered for enterprise workloads and is appropriate for NAS, data centers, hyperscale environments, and large archival storage.
• Q: What workloads is it best suited for? A: It excels in archival backups, cold data storage, deep cold storage libraries, large-scale video surveillance archives, and other long-term data retention scenarios where capacity and reliability are critical.
• Q: What warranty applies? A: Warranty terms depend on your region and the retailer. Check Western Digital’s official warranty policy or your vendor’s terms for specifics.