WD HUH721212AL4200 HGST DC HC520 12TB SAS 12Gbps 7.2K 256MB 3.5" Hard Drive
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About this product
The WD HUH721212AL4200 HGST DC HC520 is a high-capacity 12TB internal hard drive with a 3.5-inch form factor. This model is designed for enterprise-grade applications, featuring a fast SAS 12Gbps interface and a 7200 RPM rotation speed. It includes a 256MB cache to enhance performance, making it suitable for data centers and servers requiring large, reliable storage with high data transfer rates. The drive comes in a silver color.
Our take
For demanding enterprise environments, this 12TB WD HGST Ultrastar SAS drive is an excellent choice. The SAS 12Gbps interface is a significant upgrade over SATA for server workloads, providing superior transfer rates and better command queuing. With a 7200 RPM spin speed and a generous 256MB cache, it's well-equipped to handle sustained I/O operations. While the SAS interface provides robust performance, ensure your system has compatible SAS controllers, as it's not a plug-and-play replacement for SATA. The country of origin being Thailand doesn't affect its enterprise-grade quality.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- High 12 TB storage capacity
- Fast SAS 12Gbps interface
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Large 256 MB cache
Cons
- Requires SAS controller
- Internal drive installation required
Specifications
- Color Silver
- MPN HUH721212AL4200
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand WD
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type HDD
Show all 14 specifications
- Transfer Rate
- 12Gbps
- Model
- HUH721212AL4200
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 12 TB
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Interface
- SAS
- Product Line
- Ultrastar
- Cache
- 256 MB
