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HGST

HGST Deskstar 7K3000 0F12114 1.5TB 7200 RPM 64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-3HKR-0H12S MPN 0F12114

A 1.5TB 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive with 64MB cache for consumer and commercial computers, external storage, gaming and video editing arrays

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity1.5TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache64MB
  • FeaturesHighlights - 7200 RPM performance - 6Gb/s SATA interface for
  • 5 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed speeds up file access
  • 64 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface moves data quickly
  • Halogen-free design reduces environmental impact

Deskstar 7K3000 1.5TB 7200 RPM desktop drive

The HGST Deskstar 7K3000 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for desktop computers. It delivers 1.5TB of storage on a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 64MB cache. The bare drive suits system builders and upgraders who need reliable capacity for everyday workloads.

Suits general desktop storage.

This drive fits consumer and commercial desktops, external enclosures, gaming libraries and video editing arrays that benefit from sequential throughput. Buyers who need sustained random I/O performance for heavy database work or enterprise RAID deployments should consider drives specified for those workloads.

7200 RPM spindle speed defines responsiveness

The 7200 RPM rotation rate is the primary factor that determines access latency and sustained transfer rates for this model. It separates this drive from slower spindle options and makes it appropriate for operating system drives, application storage and media playback where consistent throughput matters.

Highlights

  • 5 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed speeds up file access
  • 64 MB cache buffers frequent read requests
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface moves data quickly
  • Halogen-free design reduces environmental impact

Specifications

BrandHitachi GST
SeriesDeskstar 7K3000
ModelHDS723015BLA642 (0F12114)
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity1.5TB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache64MB
FeaturesHighlights
- 7200 RPM performance
- 6Gb/s SATA interface for improved performance over previous generation product
- Eco-friendly, Halogen-free design
- Designed to leverage new platforms and modern operating systems
Applications / Environments
- Consumer and commercial computers
- External storage
- PC gaming
- Video editing arrays
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What size drive bay and interface does the 3.5" Deskstar 7K3000 need?

The drive fits a standard 3.5 inch bay and connects via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface with a 64MB cache buffer.

How is the bare Deskstar 7K3000 installed, and what step is often missed?

Mount the bare drive in a 3.5 inch bay, attach SATA data and power cables, then initialise and format the 1.5TB volume in the operating system — skipping initialisation leaves the drive invisible.

What maintenance or replacement should be expected for the 7200 RPM Deskstar 7K3000?

Mechanical 7200 RPM drives can develop wear over time; monitor SMART health and plan replacement if reallocated sectors or seek errors appear, especially in heavy video editing arrays.

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