WD Ultrastar Data60 3000 Series Hybrid Storage Platform

Features

The Ultrastar Data60 3000 Hybrid Storage Platform redefines what’s possible in modern storage infrastructure. As a foundational building block for disaggregated and software-defined storage (SDS) architectures, it delivers massive capacity without sacrificing flexibility—empowering organizations to strike the right balance between performance and cost across a wide range of workloads.

Designed for cloud service providers, AI infrastructure builders, and HPC environments, the Ultrastar Data60 3000 provides dense, shared HDD storage optimized for data growth at scale. With support for emerging 24Gb/s SAS-4 host connectivity, organizations gain the bandwidth needed to keep large-scale storage environments fast, responsive, and efficient as capacity requirements continue to grow.

• Up to 60 Ultrastar HDDs (SAS or SATA)
• Up to 1.92PB¹ of raw storage in 4U
• Up to 4 units may be daisy-chained for a total raw capacity of 7.68PB
• Patented IsoVibe™ technology ensures maximum performance even during heavy workloads
• Improved cooling through innovative ArcticFlow™ technology
• Together, IsoVibe™ and ArcticFlow™ contribute to a 62% reduction in drive returns
• Choose dual-port SAS for high availability or single-port SATA for lower cost deployments
• Up to 12 x 24Gb/s SAS-4 host connections
• Enterprise-grade redundant and hot-swappable drives, PSUs, IO Modules, HEMs, and fans
• Rack-mounted top cover for quick and easy service

Resource Manager: Standard Edition

Resource Manager Standard Edition is an in-band monitoring and management application for WD hybrid storage platforms. It runs on the host operating system (Windows® or Linux®), using a RESTful interface to present a real-time status of the platform's storage health and management controls to the browser in the form of an intuitive GUI.

Highlights

• Multiple JBOD & RAID configuration support
• Multiple RAID & HBA support*
• Drive monitoring, LED management, firmware update
• Zoning configuration: predefined, custom, import/export
• Email alerts, downloadable events & logs

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* Only supported Broadcom MegaRAID & HBA controllers.

Resource Manager: Data Center Edition

Resource Manager Data Center Edition is a comprehensive, out-of-band monitoring and management application designed for WD storage platforms. It operates on a central management server, discovering health and utilization data for all compatible devices on a network, and presenting device information and management capabilities to a browser in a convenient dashboard format.

Highlights

• Network Operation Center (NOC) view
• Multi-Node management
• Centralized remote management
• Persistent storage of discovered resources
• Inventory management
• Policy engine
• Group management
• Notification services
• Authentication services

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StorChoice™ | Support Services

StorChoice offers comprehensive customer support services to ensure you get the most out of your WD platforms.

Highlights

• Diagnosis and resolution of issues involving product function, configuration and usability of hardware and software
• Continuity of operations service levels for contact response time and shipment of a hardware replacement
• Expert support team focuses on minimizing production impact
• 24 x 7 global coverage by phone and web with as little as 30 minute response targets
• Parts delivery options of Next Business Day and 4-hour¹
• On-site field technician 4-hour option available¹
• No-return option available for data sensitive customers^9,10
• Advanced replacement is included in all support offerings when needed²

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¹ As used for storage capacity, 1GB = 1 billion bytes, 1TB = 1 trillion bytes, and 1PB = 1 quadrillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment.

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