DEFECTIVE HGST Ultrastar DC HC520 12TB SATA 6Gb 256MB 35 G3D
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About this product
This is a DEFECTIVE HGST Ultrastar DC HC520 12TB SATA hard drive. It is a 3.5-inch internal desktop drive with a SATA III interface (6Gb/s), operating at 7200 RPM with a 256 MB cache. The model number is HUH721212ALE601, and it's part of the Ultrastar product line, compatible with PCs. The silver drive is sold as defective.
Our take
Given that this HGST Ultrastar DC HC520 is explicitly listed as 'DEFECTIVE', it's primarily suitable for parts, repair projects, or data recovery attempts by experienced individuals. With a 12TB capacity, 7200 RPM, 256 MB cache, and a SATA III interface, it would be a formidable drive if functional. However, its current state means it's not ready for immediate use as storage. The Ultrastar line is typically robust, so for someone skilled in drive repair, it might present an opportunity, but for general consumers, it's best to consider this a non-working unit.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge 12 TB storage capacity (if functional)
- Good 256 MB cache size (if functional)
- 7200 RPM rotation speed (if functional)
- SATA III 6Gb/s interface (if functional)
Cons
- Explicitly listed as DEFECTIVE
- Not usable for data storage as-is
Specifications
- Brand HGST
- Cache 256 MB
- Color Silver
- Compatible With PC
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Form Factor 3.5 in
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- Interface
- SATA III
- MPN
- 0F29591
- Model
- HUH721212ALE601
- Product Line
- Ultrastar
- Rotation Speed
- 7200RPM
- Storage Capacity
- 12 TB
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- UPC
- Do Not Apply
