Key Features: Reliability in high duty cycle environments Built to last RAID-specific time limited error recovery Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor Data Lifeguard Tools™ SATA-specific Features: FlexPower™ Hot plug support Backplane compatibility SATA latching connector Ideal for: The best combination of high-reliability and high-capacity, combined with a 5-year warranty make these the perfect solution for your enterprise storage needs. Key Features: Reliability in high duty cycle environments – utilizing enterprise-class manufacturing processes, these drives are designed with enhanced reliability in a 24x7, high duty cycle environment. Built to last – made for years of high-performance operation around the clock. Reliability demonstration testing indicates a mean time between failure (MTBF) of one million hours. RAID-specific time limited error recovery – improves error handling coordination with RAID adapters and prevents drive fallout caused by extended drive error-recovery processes. Fluid dynamic bearing (FDB) motor – improves hard drive reliability; reduces heat, vibration, and noise. Improved power controller – consumes less power and generates low heat. Data Lifeguard Tools™ – software utility that works in conjunction with the embedded Data Lifeguard™ features (including shock protection, an environmental protection system, and embedded error detection and repair features) to make hard drive installation, management, and diagnostics simple and worry-free. SATA-specific Features: FlexPower™– connector technology that accepts power from either industry-standard or new SATA power supplies. Hot plug support – allows swapping of hard drives without having to power down the system or reboot; promotes system design flexibility, data availability, and serviceability. Backplane compatibility – uses the SATA industry standard connector which includes alignment ears and 3-stage electrical mating sequence, designed specifically for backplanes and hot pluggability. SATA latching connector – provides a secure connection between the hard drive and the cable connector via a locking latch mechanism. Ideal for: - Servers - Network attached storage - Scientific computing - Life sciences - Video surveillance - Enterprise backup - Document/image management - Audio/video media applications - Other demanding write-intensive applications - Note: For high performance desktop applications, consider WD Caviar SE16 drives.