WD Ultrastar DC HC5090 28 TB
Enterprise HDD
Part number WUH723228BLE6L4 · Ultrastar DC HC5090 series · 3.5'' SATA HDD. If your machine is listed below, this drive is officially supported — not a forum workaround.
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No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
Compatibility verdict
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 3 machines and series — 3 Asustor. This is a Enterprise-class drive: rated for heavier sustained workloads than desktop drives. It is a strong pick for a NAS running 24/7, large-array rebuilds or camera workloads, and enterprise lines are also the drives most widely listed across all five vendors' HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Compatible NAS models
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Quick answers
Is the WUH723228BLE6L4 officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 3 machines and series — 3 Asustor. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the WUH723228BLE6L4 a good NAS drive?
This is a Enterprise-class drive: rated for heavier sustained workloads than desktop drives. It is a strong pick for a NAS running 24/7, large-array rebuilds or camera workloads, and enterprise lines are also the drives most widely listed across all five vendors' HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Can I use the WUH723228BLE6L4 for a 3-2-1 cold backup copy?
No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
What are alternatives to the WUH723228BLE6L4?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Seagate ST28000NT000 (90 machines), Seagate ST28000NM003K (88 machines), Seagate ST28000NT000 - 4AB103-500 (15 machines). The full ranked list is below.