Hard Drive WD Gold 12TB:The family of WD hard drives is growing in a model built into the busy server and data center segment. Gold hard drives use advanced technology to deliver the best results in reliability, energy efficiency and performance. They can handle 24 × 7 × 365, a workload of up to 550 TB per year and up to 2.5 million MTBF hours. This means one of the highest levels of life you can find on discs in this class.The WD family of hard drives has a new member. The WD Gold model is designed for busy servers and the data centre segment. The Gold series uses advanced technology to deliver the best results in reliability, energy efficiency and performance. The WD Gold can handle 24/7/365 continuous operation, a workload of up to 550TB per year, and up to 2.5 million MTBF hours. This results in the longest possible service life you can find in disks of this class.Key Features of WD Gold 12TBHuge capacity of 12TBDesigned as storage for servers or data centresDesigned for non-stop operation (24/7/365)Ready for high loads (up to 550TB per year, 2.5 million MTBF hours)Adjustable head with two drivesLower energy consumptionComprehensive testing for broad compatibilityEnterprise Solution for Data CentresThe WD Gold disk uses the latest HelioSeal (helium) storage which allows the disk to achieve better performance, lower power consumption, and greater capacity. All of these features are highly desirable especially in a data centre environment where it reduces total cost of ownership. Additionally, the Gold Series is subject to rigorous testing across a variety of storage systems and various SATA controllers to ensure easy plug-and-play installation.