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.

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Western Digital 16TB WD Gold Enterprise Class Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD161KRYZ

Western Digital 16TB WD Gold Enterprise Class Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD161KRYZ

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Brand
Western
Color
Gold
Compatible Devices
Server Storage
Connectivity Technology
SATA
Digital Storage Capacity
16000 GB
Hard Disk Description
Mechanical

⚡7200 RPM high-speed spin

💾16TB massive storage

🔗SATA 6 Gb/s ultra-fast interface

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💼 Store like a boss with WD Gold — where enterprise power meets millennial hustle.

5 YEAR PEACE OF MIND - Backed by a 5-year limited warranty—because your data deserves gold-standard protection.
VIBRATION PROTECTION - Advanced vibration resistance ensures rock-solid reliability in multi-drive setups.
TURBOCHARGED PERFORMANCE - 7200 RPM and 512MB cache deliver lightning-fast data access and transfer speeds.
ENTERPRISE GRADE ENDURANCE - Handles up to 550TB workload per year—built to outlast your busiest projects.
POWER SMART HELIO SEAL TECH - Low power draw with helium-sealed design keeps your data center cool and efficient.

The Western Digital 16TB WD Gold is a 3.5-inch enterprise-class internal hard drive featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, and 512 MB cache. Designed for demanding data center workloads up to 550TB per year, it incorporates HelioSeal helium technology for energy efficiency and vibration protection for enhanced reliability. Ideal for professional-grade storage systems, it offers a 5-year limited warranty to ensure long-term performance.

Specifications

ASIN	B089S33PR3
Additional Features	Not_Performance_Used
Best Sellers Rank	#37 in Internal Hard Drives
Brand	Western Digital
Built-In Media	WD Gold HDD
Cache Memory Installed Size	512
Color	Gold
Compatible Devices	Server, Storage System
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Customer Reviews	4.2 out of 5 stars 1,328 Reviews
Data Transfer Rate	262 Megabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	16000 GB
Enclosure Material	Information Not Available
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00718037872957
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA-600
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Hard-Drive Size	16 TB
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	9"L x 6"W x 3"Th
Item Type Name	Hard Drive
Item Weight	0.67 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Western Digital
Media Speed	250-260 MB/s
Mfr Part Number	WD161KRYZ
Model Name	WD Gold
Model Number	WD161KRYZ
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	262 Megabytes Per Second
Special Feature	Not_Performance_Used
Specific Uses For Product	Business
UPC	718037872957
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	5-year limited manufacturer

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