HGST Western Digital HUH721212AL4200 12TB 7200 RPM 4Kn SAS 12Gb/s 256MB 3.5" HDD
This page is affiliate-supported. Prices and availability can change after the last marketplace refresh.
About this product
This HGST Western Digital HUH721212AL4200 is a 12TB server hard drive, engineered for demanding enterprise environments. It features a SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-speed data transfer and operates at 7200 RPM. The 3.5-inch form factor drive also includes a 256MB cache and supports a 4Kn sector format, optimizing it for modern server infrastructures.
Our take
This HGST 12TB SAS drive is a solid choice for server applications where performance and capacity are key. The 12Gb/s SAS interface is significantly faster than SATA, ideal for data-intensive tasks. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache, it offers reliable performance. It's important to note the 4Kn sector format, which ensures compatibility with contemporary server operating systems and file systems, so verify your system supports this if upgrading older equipment.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- High 12TB storage capacity
- Fast 12Gb/s SAS interface
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 256MB cache included
Cons
- SAS interface not compatible with desktops
- 4Kn format may require system compatibility check
Specifications
- Brand HGST
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Server Hard Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Model HUH721212AL4200
- MPN HUH721212AL4200, 0F29560
Show all 11 specifications
- Storage Capacity
- 12 TB
- Interface
- SAS
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
