HP/HGST DC HC520 12TB HUH721212AL5204 0F29534 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e 3.5" HDD
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About this product
This HP/HGST DC HC520 enterprise hard drive offers a substantial 12TB of storage capacity with a 7.2K RPM spindle speed and a 256MB cache. It utilizes a SAS 12Gb/s interface, designed specifically for server environments, and is not compatible with desktop PCs. The 3.5-inch form factor drive supports 512e sector format and CMR recording technology, with a reported read speed of 255 MB/s. It is also hot-swappable, adding convenience for server maintenance, and comes with a 2-year seller warranty.
Our take
If you're building out server storage, this 12TB HP/HGST DC HC520 drive is a solid option. The 7.2K RPM combined with the SAS 12Gb/s interface provides good performance for enterprise workloads, and the 256MB cache is standard for drives in this class. The hot-swappable feature is definitely a plus for maintaining uptime in a server rack. Just remember, this is strictly for servers due to the SAS interface – it won't work in a standard desktop. The "Approx. 47K PoH" indicates it's a refurbished unit with significant prior use, which is reflected in the price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- High 12TB storage capacity
- Fast 12Gb/s SAS interface
- 7.2K RPM rotation speed
- Hot-swappable feature
- 2-year seller warranty
Cons
- Seller refurbished with 47K Power-on Hours
- Not compatible with desktop PCs
Specifications
- MPN HUH721212AL5204-0F29534-HP
- Brand HP/HGST
- Manufacturer HP/HGST
- Type HDD
- Hours Seller Refurbished - Approx. 47K PoH
- Read Speed 255 MB/s
Show all 24 specifications
- Cache
- 256MB
- Rotation Speed
- 7.2K RPM
- Interface
- SAS
- Form Factor
- 3.5 Inch
- Transfer Rate
- 12Gb/s
- Warranty
- 2 Year Seller
- Recording Technology
- CMR
- Storage Capacity
- 12TB
- Model
- HUH721212AL5204
- Important Message
- SAS 12Gb/s NOT Compatible w/ Desktop PCs
- Features
- Hot-Swappable
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Compatible With
- Servers
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Product Line
- Ultrastar DC HC520
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Unit Type
- Unit
