Brand: Western Digital · SKU: HUH721212ALN600 · MPN: 0F30141 · Category: Storage
The Ultrastar DC HC520, part of the HC500 series, is a high-capacity 12TB helium-filled hard drive designed for public and private cloud environments. It utilizes fourth-generation HelioSeal technology to deliver a 7-disk design in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, offering significant TCO benefits by lowering power consumption and increasing storage density. Operating at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and a SATA 6Gb/s interface, this drive supports workloads up to 550TB per year. It features Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) technology, making it a drop-in solution for enterprise-capacity applications. The HUH721212ALN600 model specifically features 4Kn sector formatting and Instant Secure Erase (ISE) for efficient data management and security.
| MTBF | 2,500,000 Hours |
|---|---|
| Cache | 256MB |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Encryption | ISE (Instant Secure Erase) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Sector Format | 4Kn |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Workload Rating | 550TB/year |
| Recording Technology | PMR (Perpendicular Magnetic Recording) |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty |
| Weight | 660g |
| Dimensions | 101.6mm x 147mm x 26.1mm |
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC520 is a 12TB enterprise-grade HDD optimized for heavy-duty 24/7 data center workloads. Leveraging HelioSeal technology, it provides high storage density with lower power and cooling requirements than air-filled drives.
Yes, this Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC520 12TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive (HUH721212ALN600) is 100% genuine Western Digital hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC520 12TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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