Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s HDD HUS728T8TALE6L4 New
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About this product
This is a new Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s HDD, designed for internal desktop use. It offers a substantial 8 TB storage capacity with a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 256 MB cache for reliable performance. The drive features a SATA 6Gb/s interface and supports hot-swap functionality, making it suitable for servers or storage arrays. It is compatible with both PC and Mac systems.
Our take
For those needing serious storage, this new Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC320 offers a massive 8TB capacity. The 7200 RPM rotation speed combined with a 256 MB cache means it will perform well for a traditional hard drive, especially for large file transfers or backup operations. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures good compatibility with most modern systems, and the hot-swap feature is a definite plus for enterprise or prosumer setups where downtime needs to be minimized. Just be aware that its 40 Mbps transfer rate is fairly low and indicative of a mechanical drive's limitations compared to SSDs, but for bulk storage, it's a solid choice.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 8 TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 256 MB cache for improved performance
- SATA 6Gb/s interface
Cons
- Traditional HDD transfer rate of 40 Mbps
- 3.5-inch form factor less suitable for small cases
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, Mac
- Color Silver
- MPN HUS728T8TALE6L4
- Item Length 147 mm
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Western Digital
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Transfer Rate
- 40 Mbps
- Model
- DC HC320
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hot Swap
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Item Width
- 101.6 mm
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Product Line
- Ultrastar
