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Silver 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive with SAS connectors and helium-sealed label

Western Digital

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 WUH722424AL4201 24TB SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM 512MB 3.5in internal hard drive

SKU CH-YRHY-F8RRS

24 TB enterprise hard drive with helium-sealed design, 7200 RPM spindle speed and 512 MB cache for high-throughput server workloads

  • Total capacity24 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Recording methodCMR
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory512 MB
  • Massive 24TB capacity for dense storage deployments
  • Helium-sealed design lowers power draw and heat
  • 7200 RPM spindle with 512MB cache speeds throughput
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers 298 MB/s sustained transfer
  • Enterprise-grade CMR recording ensures data integrity

Enterprise capacity for data-intensive workloads

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC580 WUH722424AL4201 delivers 24TB of storage in a 3.5in SAS 12Gb/s form factor. Designed for enterprise servers, storage arrays and hyperscale deployments, it uses CMR recording technology and a 7200 RPM spindle speed to handle backup, archiving and big-data analytics workloads. A 512MB cache and helium-sealed design support sustained high-throughput operation in multi-drive environments.

Replaces lower-capacity enterprise SAS drives

Moving from smaller-capacity 12Gb/s SAS drives to this 24TB model reduces the number of spindles required for a given raw capacity, cutting power and rack space in dense arrays. The jump is worth it when workloads demand sustained sequential throughput near 298 MB/s and the infrastructure can support dual-port SAS connectivity with hot-swap capability. Systems limited to desktop PC interfaces cannot use this drive.

Sustained throughput under continuous load

The helium-sealed platform lowers internal turbulence, allowing the advanced actuator to maintain consistent head positioning during prolonged read and write streams. Write cache protection and error correcting code preserve data integrity when the drive operates at its sustained 298 MB/s transfer rate across multiple shifts. Flash-enhanced architecture further smooths performance during heavy mixed workloads typical of cloud and analytics tiers.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $659.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 24 TB
Higher than about 96% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $27.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 86% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineUltrastar DC HC580
Model nameWUH722424AL4201
Part number0F62865
Total capacity24 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Recording methodCMR
Cache memory512 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

What drive bay size does the 3.5in Ultrastar DC HC580 need?

It fits a standard 3.5in drive bay and uses the SAS 12Gb/s connector for both data and power.

What is the common installation mistake with the dual-port SAS interface?

Connecting only one port leaves the drive without multipath redundancy; both ports must be cabled to the controller or expander.

Which component inside the helium-sealed drive cannot be serviced later?

The helium-sealed enclosure and internal actuator are not user-serviceable; if the drive fails it must be replaced as a complete unit.

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