Western Digital WD 10tb Ultrastar DC HC510 SATA Data Center Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital WD 10TB Ultrastar DC HC510 is a data center-grade hard drive, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a massive 10TB storage capacity. It boasts a 7200 RPM rotation speed, a 256MB cache, and supports SATA III, II, and I interfaces. Key features include hot-plug support, secure encryption, and a 3-year manufacturer warranty, ideal for robust data center environments.
Our take
This Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC510 is a serious piece of hardware, clearly aimed at data center or high-end server use. The 10TB capacity is substantial, and the 7200 RPM combined with a large 256MB cache ensures excellent performance for demanding workloads. What really stands out are the enterprise-grade features like hot-plug support, secure encryption, and a 3-year manufacturer warranty, indicating a focus on reliability and data integrity. While it's compatible with PCs, its true value shines in environments needing continuous operation and robust data handling, making it overkill for a typical desktop but perfect for its intended purpose.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 10TB storage capacity
- High 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Large 256MB cache
- Enterprise-grade features like hot-plug, secure encryption
- 3-year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Likely overkill for standard desktop use
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Black
- MPN 0F27452
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Western Digital
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 18 specifications
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 Years
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 26.1 mm
- Model
- HUH721010ALE600
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Temperature Sensor, Hot Swap, Secure Encryption, Time Machine Compatible, Low Noise Level
- Storage Capacity
- 10 TB
- Interface
- SATA III, SATA II, SATA I
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Product Line
- Ultrastar
