Hitachi 600GB 15K RPM 12Gbps 2.5" SAS HDD Hard Drive HUC156060CSS200
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About this product
The Hitachi HUC156060CSS200 is a high-performance 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drive from the Ultrastar product line. It offers 600 GB of storage capacity and a very fast rotation speed of 15000 RPM. This internal HDD features a 12Gbps SAS interface, designed for demanding enterprise environments. It includes a substantial 128 MB cache, contributing to its performance capabilities. The drive is specifically designed for systems requiring a 2.5-inch SAS form factor.
Our take
This Hitachi Ultrastar drive is clearly built for speed and enterprise applications. The 15000 RPM rotation speed is exceptionally fast for an HDD, translating into quicker data access times, which is critical in server or high-transaction environments. Coupled with the 12Gbps SAS interface and a generous 128 MB cache, this 600GB drive is geared for performance where sheer speed is paramount, rather than maximum capacity. The 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for compact server enclosures or blade systems. While 600GB isn't huge by today's standards, its target market values IOPS and low latency, making it a strong contender for hot data or boot drives in enterprise setups.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely fast 15000 RPM speed
- High-speed 12Gbps SAS interface
- Compact 2.5-inch form factor
- Large 128 MB cache
Cons
- Limited 600 GB storage capacity
- SAS interface requires specific controller
Specifications
- UPC 098377843658
- MPN HUC156060CSS200 0B28953
- SAS Form Factor 2.5 in
- Rotation Speed 15000 RPM
- Brand Hitachi
- Form Factor 2.5 in
Show all 14 specifications
- EAN
- 098377843658
- ISBN
- 098377843658
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- HUC156060CSS200
- Storage Capacity
- 600 GB
- Interface
- SAS
- Cache
- 128 MB
- Product Line
- ULTRASTAR
