0B48608 Western Digital Ultrastar DC HA340 12TB 7.2k SATA-6Gbps 256MB HDD

Western Digital Ultrastar DC HA340 12TB Enterprise HDD Overview

The Western Digital 0B48608 Ultrastar DC HA340 12TB is part of a specialized category of enterprise-grade hard disk drives designed to deliver robust performance, reliability, and scalability for data center environments. Built with cutting-edge technologies, this 3.5-inch SATA HDD offers massive storage capacity, high rotational speed, and enhanced data integrity features, making it ideal for a variety of enterprise applications, including cloud storage, backup systems, and big data analytics.

Designed for Enterprise-Class Performance

Engineered specifically for enterprise workloads, the Ultrastar DC HA340 features a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a large 256MB cache buffer, ensuring smooth and consistent performance under demanding read/write operations. This drive is built on Western Digital’s proven data center technology, optimized for workloads of up to 550TB per year, and is tailored to support mixed-use applications with high data throughput requirements.

Reliable 512e Advanced Format with LSE Support

The Ultrastar DC HA340 utilizes 512e (512-byte emulation) advanced format, allowing for greater storage efficiency and compatibility with legacy systems. In addition, it supports Limited Scrub Error (LSE) correction, which ensures long-term data integrity by detecting and correcting errors that can arise during idle or scrub operations. These features are critical for enterprise environments where data accuracy and availability are paramount.

Enterprise Applications and Use Cases

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HA340 12TB drive is purpose-built for high-capacity storage deployments in enterprise-grade environments. It is well-suited for use in both traditional and software-defined storage architectures, offering high availability and performance consistency. Key application areas include:

Data Center Storage Arrays

The 0B48608 model is a strong fit for data centers requiring large-scale storage arrays with dependable performance. The drive's 12TB capacity allows for dense storage deployment, reducing rack space usage and optimizing power consumption per terabyte stored.

Cloud Infrastructure

In cloud environments, where scalability and reliability are critical, the Ultrastar DC HA340 provides a cost-effective solution with enterprise-grade endurance. Its high mean time between failures (MTBF) rating supports extended uptime and minimized disruptions.

Backup and Archival Storage

With its massive capacity and stable performance profile, the drive excels in backup and cold storage solutions. The 7.2K RPM speed ensures faster backup operations, while the SATA interface offers wide compatibility with most backup systems.

Surveillance and Video Storage

Large-scale surveillance systems benefit from the Ultrastar DC HA340’s ability to handle continuous data writes. Its rotational speed and buffer capacity ensure smooth recording of high-resolution video streams from multiple sources.

Mechanical Design and Build Quality

Built with a helium-sealed design, the Ultrastar DC HA340 minimizes friction and internal turbulence, leading to lower power consumption and reduced heat generation. Its precision-machined components enhance stability and reduce vibration, which is essential in high-density storage enclosures.

Rotational Vibration Safeguards

The drive incorporates Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors that monitor and compensate for environmental vibrations. This improves reliability in multi-drive chassis and storage enclosures where consistent I/O performance is critical.

Dual-Stage Actuator Technology

Featuring dual-stage actuator (DSA) technology, the drive offers enhanced head positioning accuracy for optimal read/write performance. This enables higher data density and better performance under random workloads.

Advanced Technologies for Data Security and Integrity

Data protection is at the forefront of the Ultrastar design philosophy. Western Digital integrates multiple layers of data integrity features to ensure your information is secure and recoverable.

Error Recovery and Power Failure Safeguards

The drive includes enhanced error recovery controls and Power Disable feature support for safe shutdown during power interruptions. These technologies help reduce the risk of data loss in enterprise environments.

RAID Optimized Firmware

With RAID-optimized firmware algorithms, the Ultrastar DC HA340 is fine-tuned for integration into large-scale RAID storage setups. It ensures consistent performance and quick recovery in redundancy-based systems.

Secure Erase and Instant Secure Erase (ISE)

For enhanced data security, the drive offers Secure Erase and ISE features that allow for cryptographic-level data destruction, making it suitable for industries that require strict compliance with data disposal regulations.

SATA 6Gbps Interface: Speed Meets Compatibility

The inclusion of the SATA III (6Gb/s) interface offers a balance of speed and system compatibility. This makes the drive an ideal replacement or upgrade for existing servers or storage arrays without requiring hardware overhauls.

Broad Platform Support

The 0B48608 model is compatible with a wide range of server platforms, rack-mounted systems, and NAS units. Its broad OS support ensures a seamless plug-and-play experience across enterprise Linux, Windows Server, and virtualization platforms.

Scalability for Growing Data Demands

As enterprises scale their operations, storage requirements increase exponentially. The 12TB Ultrastar DC HA340 offers a scalable solution with a low cost per GB, allowing businesses to keep pace with their data needs without overextending their budgets.

Energy Efficiency and TCO Benefits

Western Digital’s enterprise drives are engineered to optimize power consumption and thermal management. The helium-sealed Ultrastar DC HA340 consumes significantly less power than traditional air-filled drives, reducing overall data center operating costs.

HelioSeal Technology

Featuring HelioSeal technology, the drive operates with reduced turbulence and increased efficiency. This translates to lower cooling requirements, increased drive longevity, and improved return on investment (ROI) over time.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

By offering a high-capacity drive in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, the 0B48608 model enables more storage in less space. When deployed at scale, this can lead to significant savings in rack space, power, and maintenance.

Longevity and Warranty Support

The Ultrastar DC HA340 comes backed by a 5-year limited warranty, reflecting Western Digital’s confidence in the durability and performance of the drive. Its enterprise-rated workload endurance ensures it is suitable for 24/7 operation in mission-critical environments.

Long Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

With a high MTBF rating of up to 2.5 million hours, the 12TB Ultrastar model is designed for maximum reliability. This ensures minimal downtime and low replacement frequency, essential for