WD HGST DC HC520 12TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" 4Kn HDD HUH721212AL4200 - Tested!
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About this product
The WD HGST DC HC520 is a 12TB hard disk drive, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It employs a SAS 12Gb/s interface with a 4Kn sector format, optimized for server and enterprise applications. This model, HUH721212AL4200, includes a 256MB cache and supports hot-swap functionality, making it suitable for environments requiring continuous operation.
Our take
This WD HGST DC HC520 drive is a strong contender for anyone needing high-capacity, high-performance storage in a server setting. The 12TB capacity is excellent for data-intensive tasks, and the 7200 RPM combined with a 12Gb/s SAS interface provides quick data access. The hot-swap capability is a definite advantage for server maintenance without downtime. Bear in mind the 4Kn sector format requires compatible system support, but for modern server infrastructures, it's a good fit.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 12TB storage capacity
- Fast 12Gb/s SAS interface
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Hot Swap feature for convenience
Cons
- SAS interface incompatible with most PCs
- 4Kn sector format requires system compatibility
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand WD
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
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- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- HUH721212AL4200
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hot Swap
- Storage Capacity
- 12 TB
- Interface
- SAS
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Product Line
- Ultrastar
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
