Hitachi 3TB 3.5" Hard Drive HUS724030ALA640 SATA 6gb/s 7200rpm 64mb 0F19477
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About this product
The Hitachi 3TB Ultrastar HUS724030ALA640 is an internal 3.5-inch desktop hard drive, offering a substantial 3TB storage capacity. It features a SATA 6Gb/s interface and a swift 7200RPM rotation speed, supported by a 64MB cache. This drive is compatible with both PC and Mac systems and includes Hot Plug Support for easy installation and management. Its silver color and Ultrastar product line branding signify a focus on enterprise-grade reliability.
Our take
This Hitachi Ultrastar 3TB drive is a compelling option for anyone needing significant internal storage. The 3TB capacity hits a sweet spot for many users, providing ample space for media, games, or professional files. With a 7200RPM spin speed and a SATA 6Gb/s interface, it delivers respectable performance for a traditional hard drive. The 64MB cache helps with frequently accessed data, and Hot Plug Support is a handy feature for system builders or server environments. While not an SSD, it offers a cost-effective way to get a lot of storage with decent speeds, compatible with both PC and Mac, making it versatile.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Large 3TB storage capacity
- Fast 7200RPM rotation speed
- SATA 6Gb/s interface
- Compatible with PC and Mac
- Hot Plug Support
Cons
- 64MB cache is smaller than some drives
- HDD performance not SSD equivalent
Specifications
- Features Hot Plug Support
- MPN HUS724030ALA640
- Interface SATA, SATA I
- Cache 64MB
- Storage Capacity 3TB
- Compatible With PC, Mac
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- Unit Type
- lb
- Model
- HUS724030ALA640
- Product Line
- Ultrastar
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Unit Quantity
- 2
- Brand
- Hitachi
- Color
- Silver
- Rotation Speed
- 7200RPM
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive