HUH728080AL4200 HGST Ultrastar He8 8TB 7200RPM 4Kn 3.5 Inch Internal HDD
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About this product
The HGST Ultrastar He8 (model HUH728080AL4200) is an 8TB, 3.5-inch internal HDD designed for enterprise use. This helium-filled drive operates at 7200 RPM and features a SAS interface, providing reliable performance for both Mac and PC systems. It comes with a 128 MB cache and supports 4Kn (4 Kilobyte Native) sectors, optimizing it for modern storage systems. The drive belongs to the Ultrastar product line and is identifiable by MPN 0F23651.
Our take
This HGST Ultrastar He8 is an excellent choice for high-capacity, high-reliability storage in an enterprise or demanding professional environment. The 8TB capacity is substantial, and the 7200 RPM speed combined with a generous 128 MB cache delivers solid performance. What really sets this drive apart is its helium-filled design, which allows for more platters, higher capacity, and improved power efficiency, along with better reliability. The SAS interface ensures robust connectivity, and 4Kn sector support is a definite advantage for modern operating systems and storage arrays. It's a premium HDD, suitable for servers, NAS, or anyone needing top-tier performance and longevity.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Large 8 TB storage capacity
- Helium Drive technology for reliability
- 7200 RPM with 128 MB cache
- Enterprise-grade SAS interface
- 4Kn sector support for modern systems
Cons
- SAS interface requires compatible controller
- Higher price point due to helium technology
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- UPC 0783555046135
- Brand HGST
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type HDD
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- Model
- Ultrastar He8
- MPN
- 0F23651
- Features
- Helium Drive
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Interface
- SAS
- Cache
- 128 MB
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Product Line
- Ultrastar
