Western Digital · Enterprise
WD261KRYZ
WD Gold 26TB
SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | WD261KRYZ |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 26 TB · 26000 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) | 285 |
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 285 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
Match WD261KRYZ, 26TB and SATA 6Gb/s against the selected offer. Check your system’s exact-model compatibility list and the seller’s warranty and return terms.
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WD261KRYZ questions answered
Is WD261KRYZ CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for WD261KRYZ. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does WD261KRYZ need?
WD261KRYZ 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 WD261KRYZ provide?
Its nominal capacity is 26000 GB, approximately 24214.4 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for WD261KRYZ?
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.