This hard drive is incredibly noisy. Like it is eating celery non-stop all day. Why?

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.

Does this drive have international WD warranty?

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.

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?

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.

WD Gold 16TB HDD 7200rpm 6Gb/s sATA 512MB cache 3.5p internal RoHS compliant Enterprise Bulk

Product ID: 248546949

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Western
Colour
Gold
Compatible devices
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Connectivity technology
SATA
Digital storage capacity
16000 GB
Hard disk description
Mechanical

⚡7200 RPM high-speed rotation

💾16TB massive capacity

🛡️2.5M hours MTBF ultra-reliable

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Description

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

MASSIVE 16 TB STORAGE - Store your entire digital empire without compromise.
BLAZING 7200 RPM SPEED - Accelerate workflows with rapid data access and transfer.
ENTERPRISE GRADE DURABILITY - 2.5 million hours MTBF means your data stays safe, always.
ADVANCED VIBRATION PROTECTION - Stay steady under pressure with real-time vibration correction.
ENERGY EFFICIENT HELIO SEAL TECH - Cut power costs while maximizing performance in demanding environments.

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-speed data access. With an impressive 2.5 million hours MTBF and advanced vibration protection technology, it ensures exceptional durability and reliability. HelioSeal technology enhances energy efficiency, making it ideal for data centers and professional-grade storage solutions.

Specifications

ASIN	B089S33PR3
Are Batteries Included	No
Batteries	1 A batteries required.
Best Sellers Rank	124,179 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 514 in Internal Hard Drives
Brand	Western Digital
Colour	Gold
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (177)
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

Reviews

R**X

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.

15.01.2026

T**)

Excellent value

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

10.05.2022

L**Z

Read quietly 🤫 writing ✍ noise

Read quietly 🤫 writing ✍ noise SSD PLUS HDD GOOD CHOICE

18.05.2022

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