Hitachi (SAS) HGST 3.5" Internal Hard Drive 300GB 15krpm, 16MB HUS156030VLS600
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About this product
The HGST HUS156030VLS600 is a 300GB 3.5-inch internal SAS hard drive, part of the Ultrastar 15K450 product line. It boasts an exceptionally fast 15000 RPM rotation speed, a 16MB cache, and features designed for durability and low noise. With a 3.6ms average seek time and a 2ms average latency, it's engineered for high-performance server and desktop environments, offering superior speed for demanding applications.
Our take
For applications where speed is paramount, this HGST Ultrastar 300GB SAS drive stands out. The astounding 15000 RPM rotation speed delivers incredibly fast access times and data transfer rates, making it ideal for high-transaction databases, critical server functions, or as a lightning-fast scratch disk in a workstation. The 16MB cache and SAS interface further bolster its performance and reliability. While 300GB isn't a huge capacity, the focus here is clearly on raw speed over sheer volume. Features like Fluid Dynamic Bearing and Rotational Vibration Safeguard also point to an enterprise-grade build designed for continuous operation. This isn't for casual users; it's for performance-critical tasks.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Extremely fast 15000 RPM rotation speed
- SAS interface for enterprise performance
- Low 3.6ms average seek time
- Durable and low noise features
- 16 MB cache
Cons
- Modest 300GB storage capacity
- SAS interface requires compatible hardware
- 3.5-inch form factor
Specifications
- Data Transfer Rate 300 MBps
- Min Operating Temperature 41 °F
- Shock Tolerance 30 g @ 2ms half-sine pulse (operating)
- Average Seek Time 3.6 ms
- Item Length 4 in
- Form Factor 3.5 in
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- Storage Interface
- Serial Attached SCSI
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 5.7 in
- Features
- Load/unload technology, Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor, Rotational Vibration Safeguard (RVS), Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR), Thermal Fly height Control (TFC), Low Noise Level, Durable
- Storage Capacity
- 300 GB
- Item Width
- 1 in
- Internal Data Rate
- 261 MBps
- Compatible With
- PC, Server, Desktop
- Color
- Silver
- Weight
- 1.65 lbs
- Max Seek Time
- 3.6 ms
- Rotation Speed
- 15000 RPM
- Non-Recoverable Errors
- 1 per 10^16
- Max Operating Temperature
- 131 °F
- Brand
- HGST
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Average Latency
- 2 ms
- Model
- HUS156030VLS600
- Interface
- SAS
- Product Line
- HGST Ultrastar 15K450
- Cache
- 16 MB
