HGST 3TB Ultrastar 7K3000 HUA723030ALA640 PN 0F12456
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About this product
The HGST Ultrastar 7K3000 (HUA723030ALA640) is an internal 3.5-inch desktop hard drive offering 3TB of storage capacity. It features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and includes 64MB of cache to improve performance. The drive uses a SATA I interface and is designed for internal installation in systems requiring reliable, mainstream storage, with specific features that allow for removability.
Our take
This HGST Ultrastar 7K3000 drive provides a solid foundation for adding 3TB of storage to a desktop system. The 7200 RPM speed is good for a traditional HDD, ensuring decent access times and transfer rates for general use. The 64MB cache also contributes to its overall responsiveness. However, it's important to note the SATA I interface, which limits the potential data transfer speed compared to modern SATA III drives, even if the internal drive speed isn't bottlenecked by it for most workloads. It's a practical option if you have an older system or aren't pushing extreme data transfer rates.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3TB storage capacity
- Fast 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 64 MB cache
- Features removability
Cons
- SATA I interface is older standard
- Internal drive requires installation
Specifications
- Country of Origin Thailand
- Model Ultrastar 7K3000
- Interface SATA I
- Product Line Ultrastar
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Features Removable
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- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- MPN
- HUA723030ALA640
- Storage Capacity
- 3 TB
- Cache
- 64 MB
- Brand
- HGST
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
