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HGST 0F23269 6TB 7200 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-R6K1-VBCDD MPN 0F23269

Helium-sealed 6 TB enterprise drive spins at 7200 RPM with 128 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache128MB
  • Average Seek Time8.5ms
  • 6 TB capacity stores massive enterprise datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • 128 MB cache buffers heavy random workloads
  • HelioSeal helium platform cuts power per terabyte
  • 2nd-gen 7Stac design boosts long-term reliability

HGST Ultrastar He8 6TB Enterprise Drive

The HGST Ultrastar He8 HUH728060ALE600 is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage arrays and servers. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 128MB cache and uses a helium-sealed HelioSeal design to deliver high capacity with lower power draw per terabyte. The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface supports standard hot-swap bays and backplanes.

Check SATA Port and 3.5-Inch Bay Compatibility

Verify that your system provides a free SATA 6.0Gb/s port and a standard 3.5-inch drive bay with 26.10mm height clearance. The bare-drive packaging means no screws, cables or mounting brackets are included. Confirm your RAID controller or host bus adapter supports 6TB drives and the 512e or 4Kn advanced format used by this model.

Replaces Smaller Enterprise SATA Drives

This drive upgrades from lower-capacity 7200 RPM enterprise SATA units where rack space and power budgets are tight. The helium platform cuts watts per terabyte, so the jump is worth it when you need more raw capacity in the same slot count. It is not suited for desktop workloads that demand low acoustic noise or consumer warranty terms.

Highlights

  • 6 TB capacity stores massive enterprise datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • 128 MB cache buffers heavy random workloads
  • HelioSeal helium platform cuts power per terabyte
  • 2nd-gen 7Stac design boosts long-term reliability

Specifications

BrandHGST
SeriesUltrastar He8
ModelHUH728060ALE600 (0F23269)
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity6TB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache128MB
Average Seek Time8.5ms
Average Write Time9ms
Average Latency4.16ms
FeaturesHelioSeal Delivers Twice the Capacity Using One-Quarter Less Power
TCOptimized - Increasing Storage Efficiency to Drive Down Data Center TCO
Data Security with Industry-Leading Quality and Reliability
UsageFor Enterprise Storage
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.10mm
Width (maximum)101.60mm
Length (maximum)147.00mm
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size150 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the bare drive include cables or a mounting bracket, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare unit only; SATA data and power cables plus any 3.5" mounting hardware must be sourced separately.

Which sector format should I select — 4Kn or 512e — for a modern server running a current Linux kernel?

Choose the 4Kn model for native 4 KB sector operation; select 512e only if the operating system or RAID controller requires 512-byte emulation.

What sustained throughput can I expect from the 7200 RPM mechanism on a 6 Gb/s SATA link in a typical RAID array?

The 7200 RPM platters and 128 MB cache deliver sequential reads and writes near the SATA 6.0 Gb/s ceiling, with average seek of 8.5 ms and latency of 4.16 ms.

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