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Highlights
- 1As used for storage capacity, 1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.
- Available in 1TB to 20TB capacities.
- Designed to handle workloads up to 550TB2 per year
- 2Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred X (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
- Vibration protection technology for improved performance
- HelioSeal technology delivers high capacities with a low power draw (12TB and above)
- Energy-assisted magnetic recording (EAMR) and triple-stage actuator (TSA) (in 16TB capacities and above)
Description
The WD Gold series hard drives are designed to deliver enhanced performance and reliability for demanding workloads. With a capacity of 16 TB, these drives can handle extensive data operations and are built for the highest standards in enterprise storage. They offer exceptional durability, supported by advanced monitoring technology to minimize operational disruptions. Optimized for data center use, these drives are compatible with multiple operating systems, making them versatile solutions for various storage needs.
Dimensions (Overall): 3.0 inches (H) x 6.1 inches (W) x 8.9 inches (D)
Weight: 1.76 pounds
Hard Drive Speed: 7200 RPM
Electronics Condition: New
Connection Type: SATA
Data Transfer Rate: 600 Mbps
Data storage type: HDD
Data Storage Capacity: 16TB
Model name: WD Gold
Product Name: Western Digital Gold WD161KRYZ 16 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA [SATA/600] (244071)
Warranty: 5 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 1001222331
UPC: 718037872957
Origin: made in the USA or imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 9.9 inches length x 7.1 inches width x 4 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 2.26 pounds
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4.2 out of 5 stars with 26 reviews
WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD 16 TB
5 out of 5 stars
Tesla99 - 10 months ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Installed drive works no problems. Installed 2, 16 TB drives in my Dell XPS8930
fast *and* huge
5 out of 5 stars
Left Coast Geek - 2 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
fast, and huge capacity. I have 4 of these 16TB in a raidz on TrueNAS, offering my home network 42TB of secure storage.
Great backup drive
5 out of 5 stars
D Graybill - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Outstanding backup drive. Fast and secure. Lots of space to keep multiple versions.
WD Gold 16TB (WD161KRYZ)
5 out of 5 stars
Bickhorn - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Love it so far. With its long warranty, I have the confidence to trust this drive with my data. I purchased two and have them in a Sabrent JOB enclosure connected via USB 3.2. As long as it works and delivers the rated speeds in the years to come, what's not to like? I gave it 5 stars, although if I wanted to quibble, I'd probably take away 1 star for the unusual noises it makes during operation. It's not particularly loud, however, so it doesn't bother me much.
16TB gold srive
2 out of 5 stars
ProdVader - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
This drive was not compatible for the PC I had to use it as a backup drive. I purchased a kit to covert it to an external drive but still is not recognized by my system and it doesn’t fit properly with the kit. Regretting purchasing this drive
1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 years ago
Hello, We're sorry to hear about your user experience with the WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD and appreciate your time for providing this review. We were unable to locate you in our system with the information provided in the review therefore we request you give us a call so that we can gather more information to isolate the issue and provide an appropriate resolution. We'd be happy to help. All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone with reference to the review to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
NAS upgrade
5 out of 5 stars
LDuke - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Installed in a Synology DS1618+ to increase capacity. Zero problem with the install.
A Great NAS Drive That's Dependable!
5 out of 5 stars
Gary - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Outstanding Drive! I use it in my NAS and have 3 other 8TB WD Gold Drives. Would recommend to everyone who has a NAS Sys. Extremely reliable and very quite...
Fast but makes clunking sounds
5 out of 5 stars
Brendan - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Fast but makes clunking sounds, this is my 3rd Gold Class drive and while they have not failed me they sound like a broken piston when ever accessed. I expect it now but its loud and sounds disconcerting regardless.
The Most Reliable HDD Out There
5 out of 5 stars
Ryan.H - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
I just purchased my 12th gold drive. I have bought 8TB, 10TB, and 16TB drives throughout the years and have yet to have one fail. They are pricey, but can you really put a price on peace of mind?
Thumping noise in idle mode
3 out of 5 stars
HDas - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
After installing it, it creates "thumbing noise", when in idle mode.
1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 years ago
Hello, We're sorry to hear your user experience with the WD Gold Hard disk drive and appreciate your time for providing this review. Based on your concern, if the drive is behaving abnormal on the computer then it could be due to insufficient power supply to the drive for operation. To isolate the cause of the drive failure, it is recommended to connect the drive as secondary storage via SATA port to the computer and check the drive for any damage or defect by following the information provided in the link below. "How to check an internal drive for defects, problems, corruption, or a power issue": https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/15514 We recommend connecting the drive as secondary storage via SATA port to the computer, to test the health of the drive using Data Lifeguard Diagnostic for Windows. "Testing a drive for problems using Data Lifeguard Diagnostics for Windows": https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/6226 "Western Digital Hard Drive Noise" https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/32906/kw/noise If the test is unfortunately inconclusive and you just purchased the drive then you should be able to return it to the place of purchase. However, if you are past their return policy, you can create an RMA through WD and replace the drive under warranty if necessary. "How to Get an RMA to Replace a Defective Product, Obtain a Power Supply, or USB Cable for a WD Product": https://support-en.wd.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/10336 All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. We'd be happy to help. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
16TB gold HHD
3 out of 5 stars
Denney - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Purchased 16TD hard drive. My Synoligy NAS rates them at 14.6 each.
1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 years ago
Hello, We're sorry to hear about your online shopping experience with WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD and appreciate your time for providing the review. We would like to directly work with you to gather more details about the issue so that we can provide appropriate resolution or we would request you to open a support ticket with brief query. Please refer to the link mentioned:https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. We'd be happy to help. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Could be better
2 out of 5 stars
Dmitry - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
On the out of 15 drives I ordered was defective. Replacement was very slow very bad communication
1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 years ago
Hello, We're sorry to hear about your online shopping experience with WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD and appreciate your time for providing the review. We would like to directly work with you to gather more details about the issue so that we can provide appropriate resolution or we would request you to open a support ticket. Please refer to the link mentioned:https://support-en.wd.com/app/ask/session/ All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. We'd be happy to help. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Great all-round drive
5 out of 5 stars
CharlesB - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
We run many of these in our servers so I figured that it was probably good enough for my home NAS. The WD Red Pro drives have a great reputation so the Golds are probably overkill, but so far they've been running great - fast read/write times and noticeably faster than the "plain" reds.
2 for 2 Fail
1 out of 5 stars
eibbor - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Ordered 2, from 2 different suppliers, both Fail and had to be returned, no longer in stock so not yet replaced
1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 years ago
Hello, We're sorry to hear about your user experience with the WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD - - and appreciate your time for providing this review. We were unable to locate you in our system with the information provided in the review therefore we request you give us a call so that we can gather more information to isolate the issue and provide an appropriate resolution. We'd be happy to help. All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone with reference to the review to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
So far so good.
5 out of 5 stars
Mike M. - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
So far so good. They are working well in my Synology 920+ NAS. I hope they will remain reliable for the next 10 years. Fingers crossed.
Too Soon to Tell
3 out of 5 stars
Mike the 2nd - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Writing a review of a product that will be used for years if it lives up to expectations after a few weeks is a silly exercise, but I repeatedly have been asked for a review. So far so good is all I can say.
1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 years ago
Hello, We're sorry to hear about your user experience with the WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD and appreciate your time for providing this review. We were unable to locate you in our system with the information provided in the review therefore we request you give us a call so that we can gather more information to isolate the issue and provide an appropriate resolution. We'd be happy to help. All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone with reference to the review to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
failed badly
1 out of 5 stars
w ww - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
this hd failed brand new. could not recognized on windows
1 reply from SM OLS team - 3 years ago
Hello, We're sorry to hear about your user experience with the WD Gold Enterprise Class SATA HDD and appreciate your time for providing this review. We were unable to locate you in our system with the information provided in the review therefore we request you give us a call so that we can gather more information to isolate the issue and provide an appropriate resolution. We'd be happy to help. All our products must pass our stringent quality standards before leaving our factory to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship. We stand behind our products throughout the device's factory warranty period. Please contact us via the phone with reference to the review to ensure an overall good experience with Western Digital. Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Gold 16gb
5 out of 5 stars
Home and Enterprise - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
Enterprise quality and great prices, fast service. Little noisy in SFF, but not like the noise our servers produce. I’m using in SFF for a special project right now 16gb gold , will repurpose later
It works
5 out of 5 stars
It works - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
It works as described. Bing using WD hd drives for a long time. Have had no problems.
So far, so good (16TB)
4 out of 5 stars
Colton M - 3 years ago
originally posted on Western Digital
I've only had them running for a week or so now. Full drive write and re-read found no bad sectors. Maintains advertised speed for at least several hours before dropping down to around 160MB/s. Full load for over a day have mine running around 39 degrees Celsius. Relatively quiet for read/write.