Western Digital UltraStar DC HC520 7200/256M (HUH721212ALE600)

The Western Digital UltraStar DC HC520 (HUH721212ALE600) is a high-capacity, enterprise-class HDD designed to meet the rigorous demands of data center
12 Feb
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The Western Digital UltraStar DC HC520 (HUH721212ALE600) is a high-capacity, enterprise-class HDD designed to meet the rigorous demands of data centers and enterprise storage environments. Introduced in February 2019, this hard drive is built for reliability, performance, and longevity.

Key features of the UltraStar DC HC520 include:

  • Storage and Performance:
    • Enterprise-grade 3.5-inch HDD.
    • Utilizes SATA3 interface with a data transfer rate of up to 6Gb/s.
    • Operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, delivering a maximum data transfer rate of 255MB/s.
    • Features a substantial 256MB buffer for enhanced performance.
  • Recording Technology:
    • Employs Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR), also known as Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR), ensuring stable and consistent data recording.
  • Reliability and Durability:
    • Helium-filled design reduces friction and heat, improving efficiency and lifespan.
    • Equipped with RV sensors to maintain performance in multi-drive environments by detecting and compensating for rotational vibrations.
    • S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) support for monitoring drive health and preventing potential failures.
    • Boasts a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours, underlining its reliability.
    • Offers a five-year limited warranty, providing long-term assurance of its durability.
  • Acoustics:
    • Low operational noise levels with 20dB during idle and 36dB during seek operations, ensuring quieter operation in data center environments.

The Western Digital UltraStar DC HC520 is designed for critical enterprise applications, delivering high storage capacity, robust performance, and exceptional reliability, making it an excellent choice for data centers requiring dependable, high-density storage solutions.