WD Ultrastar DC HC520 12TB 3.5 HDD SATA 4KN SE 7200RPM Helium 0F30143/HUH721212ALN604

Western Digital Ultrastar He12 is a 3.5-inch hard drive with a storage capacity of 12,000 GB and a speed of 7200 RPM. This innovative HGST drive is designed to meet the needs of modern data centers, offering a solution that keeps up with the rapid growth of data. The Ultrastar He12 is the industry's first 12TB HDD, utilizing PMR technology to ensure compatibility with all enterprise-capacity applications.

Its advanced design, built on fourth-generation HelioSeal technology, features an 8-disk setup, which increases capacity by 20% compared to previous 7-disk models. This helium-filled drive also boasts the lowest power consumption in its class, helping data centers achieve their environmental objectives.

With a target of 2.5 million hours mean time between failures (MTBF), the Ultrastar He12 HDD is among the most reliable drives on the market, building upon the proven success of its 10TB, 8TB, and 6TB predecessors. Clients can rely on HGST and the Ultrastar He12 for superior capacity, efficiency, reliability, and value for data centers.

Key highlights of the Ultrastar He12 include:

– A 12TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor
– PMR technology compatible with all enterprise capacity applications and environments
– A reliable, field-tested fourth-generation design
– Exceptional power efficiency (Watts per TB)
– Offers 50% more capacity and 54% more power efficiency than 8TB air drives
– 25% more reliability
– Compatible with both SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 12Gb/s interfaces
– 12Gb/s SAS for next-generation data centers, backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS
– Rated for 2.5 million hours MTBF and includes a 5-year limited warranty
– Options for Instant Secure Erase (ISE) and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
– Available in Advanced Format 4Kn and 512e models