Western Digital Internal Ultrastar HUH721212ALE604 12TB 7.2K RPM HDD SATA 6GBPS 256MB

RPM: 7200

Enhanced Performance

The Western Digital Ultrastar 12TB HUH721212ALE604 Internal HDD is designed to deliver exceptional performance with its high rotational speed of 7200 RPM. This fast spinning speed allows for quick data access and retrieval, making it ideal for demanding applications and workloads.

Product Overview

Brand and Model

• Brand: Western Digital
• Model: HUH721212ALE604
• Product Line: Ultrastar
• Series: Ultrastar DC HC520
• Product Name: Ultrastar DC HC520 12TB Enterprise Hard Drive

Applications and Use Cases

This enterprise-grade hard drive is ideal for:

• High-capacity and power-efficient environments
• Cloud and hyperscale storage solutions
• Large-scale, high-density data centers
• Distributed file systems
• Object storage systems, including Ceph™ and OpenStack Swift
• Primary and secondary storage for Hadoop® supporting big data analytics
• Centralized video surveillance systems
• Various mainstream enterprise capacity needs

Key Specifications

Storage Capacity

• 12 TB

Enclosure and Dimensions

• Enclosure Type: Internal
• Drive Dimensions: 3.5 Inch
• Z-height: 26.1 mm
• Dimensions (W x D): 101.6 x 147 mm

Performance Metrics

• Max Areal Density: 864 Gbits/sq. in
• Interface: SATA 6Gbps
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours

Drive Performance

Data Transfer Rates

• Interface Transfer Rate: 600 Mbps
• Sustained Transfer Rate: 243 Mbps (read), 255 Mbps (write)

Seek Times

• Read Seek Time (Typical): 8.0 ms
• Write Seek Time (Typical): 8.6 ms

Latency and Buffer

• Average Latency: 4.16 ms
• Buffer Size: 256 MB

Rotational Speed

• 7200 RPM

Physical Attributes

• Weight: 660 g

Improved Data Transfer Speed

With a high RPM of 7200, this internal HDD can provide faster data transfer rates compared to slower spinning drives. This is particularly beneficial for tasks that involve large file transfers, such as video editing or data backups. The increased rotational speed ensures that data can be read and written more quickly, reducing transfer times and improving overall productivity.

Smooth Multimedia Playback

If you use your computer for multimedia purposes, such as watching high-definition videos or playing games, the 7200 RPM of this internal HDD ensures smooth playback without any lag or buffering. The faster rotational speed allows for faster access to multimedia files, resulting in seamless and uninterrupted playback.

Optimized Performance for Multiple Users

The 7200 RPM of this internal HDD makes it well-suited for multi-user environments, such as small businesses or home networks with multiple devices connected. With faster data access and retrieval, multiple users can simultaneously access files and applications without experiencing significant slowdowns. This ensures smooth and efficient operation even when there are several users accessing the drive simultaneously.

Efficient Data Processing

For users who work with complex applications or perform resource-intensive tasks, the 7200 RPM of this internal HDD ensures efficient data processing. The high rotational speed allows for quick access to the necessary data, enabling faster application launches and improved overall system responsiveness.

Reduced System Boot Time

The 7200 RPM of this internal HDD significantly reduces the system boot time. With faster data access and retrieval, the operating system can load more quickly, allowing you to start working on your computer without delay. This is particularly beneficial for users who rely on their computers for time-sensitive tasks or need instant access to their files.

Interface: SATA 6GBPS

Fast and Reliable Data Transfer

The Western Digital Ultrastar 12TB HUH721212ALE604 Internal HDD features a SATA 6GBPS interface, which provides fast and reliable data transfer rates. This interface allows for a maximum data transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second, ensuring efficient data transmission between the hard drive and the computer.

Seamless Integration

The SATA 6GBPS interface is widely supported by modern computers and motherboards, ensuring seamless integration with your existing system. Whether you are upgrading your current hard drive or building a new system, this interface offers compatibility with a wide range of devices, making it easy to install and use.

Backward Compatibility

One of the key advantages of SATA interfaces is their backward compatibility. The SATA 6GBPS interface is compatible with previous generations of SATA interfaces, such as SATA 3GBPS and SATA 1.5GBPS. This means that you can use this internal HDD with older systems that may not support the latest interface speeds, providing flexibility and compatibility.

Increased Scalability

The SATA 6GBPS interface allows for increased scalability, making it suitable for future upgrades and expansions. As technology advances and larger storage capacities become available, this interface ensures that you can easily upgrade your storage without worrying about compatibility issues. This makes the Western Digital Ultrastar 12TB HUH721212ALE604 Internal HDD a reliable choice for long-term storage needs.

Improved Performance for SSD Caching

The SATA 6GBPS interface is particularly beneficial for users who utilize SSD caching. By connecting an SSD to the SATA 6GBPS interface, you can take advantage of the high-speed interface to accelerate data access and retrieval. This results in improved overall system performance and faster application launches.

Efficient RAID Configuration

If you plan to set up a RAID configuration using multiple hard drives, the SATA 6GBPS interface offers efficient data transfer between the drives. This interface ensures that data can be transferred quickly and reliably between the drives, resulting in improved RAID performance and data redundancy.

Cache: 256MB

Enhanced Data Access Speed

The Western Digital Ultrastar 12TB HUH721212ALE604 Internal HDD comes with a generous cache size of 256MB. The cache acts as a buffer between the hard drive and the computer, storing frequently accessed data for quick retrieval. With a larger cache size, more data can be stored, resulting in faster access speeds and improved overall performance.

Reduced Seek Time

The cache plays a crucial role in reducing seek time, which is the time it takes for the read/write head of the hard drive to locate and retrieve data. By storing frequently accessed data in the cache, the hard drive can retrieve it more quickly, reducing seek time and improving overall data access speeds. The 256MB cache size of this internal HDD ensures efficient data retrieval, particularly for frequently accessed files or applications.

Improved Multitasking Performance

The 256MB cache size is particularly beneficial for users who perform multitasking or work with multiple applications simultaneously. The larger cache allows for more data to be stored and accessed quickly, enabling smooth multitasking without significant performance degradation. This ensures that you can switch between applications or access files without experiencing delays or slowdowns.

Enhanced Gaming Experience

Gamers can benefit from the 256MB cache size of this internal HDD as it helps to minimize loading times in games. By storing game data in the cache, the hard drive can quickly retrieve the necessary files, reducing the time it takes for games to load. This results in a smoother gaming experience with shorter loading screens and faster level transitions.

Improved Large File Handling

If you frequently work with large files, such as high-resolution images or video editing projects, the 256MB cache size provides efficient handling of these files. The cache can store portions of the large files, allowing for quick access and manipulation. This ensures that you can work with large files without experiencing significant performance slowdowns or delays.

Optimized Data Backup

For users who rely on their internal HDD for data backup purposes, the 256MB cache size ensures optimized backup performance. The cache can temporarily store backup data before writing it to the hard drive, resulting in faster backup speeds. This is particularly beneficial when performing regular backups or backing up large amounts of data, allowing you to complete the backup process more quickly.