Western Digital · Enterprise
WD122KRYZ
WD Gold 12TB
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Listing details ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Western Digital WD122KRYZ is a 12TB WD Gold hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using SATA 6Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | WD122KRYZ |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 12 TB · 12000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 |
| Logical sector size (bytes) | 512 |
| Physical sector size (bytes) | 4096 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 267 |
Source: Western Digital WD Gold manufacturer datasheet. Reviewed 2026-08-21. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- Up to 267 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
- 550 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
Before ordering
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Is WD122KRYZ CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for WD122KRYZ. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does WD122KRYZ need?
WD122KRYZ uses SATA 6Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does WD122KRYZ provide?
Its nominal capacity is 12000 GB, approximately 11175.9 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for WD122KRYZ?
Manufacturer specification: 5 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.