Dell EMC HNHWC 16TB 7.2K 12Gb/s SAS 3.5" Enterprise HDD For Parts
The Dell EMC HNHWC is a 16TB enterprise-class hard disk based on the Western Digital WUH721816AL5205 platform. It features a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, 12Gb/s SAS interface, 3.5" LFF form factor, and 512e sector format, making it suitable for compatible enterprise servers and storage systems.
The HNHWC is a Dell-qualified enterprise drive with SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) support and is listed in Dell storage compatibility matrices for systems including PowerVault ME4/ME5-class storage platforms.
🔴 Note: Compatibility: This is a 12Gb/s SAS hard drive and requires a compatible SAS controller, HBA, server backplane, or enterprise storage enclosure. It is not compatible with SATA-only systems. The drive uses 512e formatting, so verify that your controller and storage platform support this drive before purchasing.
🔹 Key Features & Benefits:
✔ 16TB Storage Capacity – High-capacity storage for enterprise environments
✔ 7,200 RPM – Designed for continuous server and data-center workloads
✔ 12Gb/s SAS Interface – High-speed enterprise SAS connectivity
✔ 3.5" LFF Form Factor – Standard full-size enterprise HDD form factor
✔ Western Digital Ultrastar Platform – Enterprise-class data-center storage drive
✔ 512e Sector Format – Designed for compatible enterprise storage platforms
✔ SED Support – Self-Encrypting Drive capability
✔ Dell EMC HNHWC Part Number
✔ WD Model: WUH721816AL5205
✔ Hot-Swap Compatible – Suitable for supported enterprise storage configurations
🔹 Condition:
For Parts – Sold As-Is / Not Working
This Dell EMC HNHWC 16TB HDD is being sold specifically for parts or not working. The drive is not being sold as a fully functional storage device and should not be purchased with the expectation of normal operational use.
✅ For Parts / Not Working
✅ Suitable for parts, repair, component recovery, testing, or other non-production purposes
✅ Sold As-Is
✅ Buyer should not assume the drive will pass diagnostics or operate normally
✅ No guarantee of operational functionality is implied by this listing
✅ Please verify compatibility before purchasing
✅ SAS controller, backplane, or compatible enterprise storage hardware is required
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📦 Upgrade today with the Dell EMC HNHWC 16TB Enterprise SAS HDD and add high-capacity enterprise storage hardware to your server or data-center inventory.
