Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 12TB 7.2K RPM SATA-6GBPS 3.5Inch Ultrastar HC520 HDD

Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 12TB HDD

The Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 is a high-capacity 12TB hard disk drive that delivers superior performance and reliability for enterprise storage solutions. With a speed of 7.2K RPM, this drive offers efficient and fast data transfers, ensuring seamless operations for demanding workloads. It features a 256MB buffer and utilizes SATA 6Gbps interface, making it an ideal choice for data centers, cloud storage, and high-performance computing environments. This 3.5-inch drive comes with a 512E sector size, further enhancing its compatibility with modern storage systems.

Capacity and Performance

12TB Storage Capacity

The 12TB storage capacity of the Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 ensures ample space for large volumes of data, making it a perfect fit for enterprise-level applications. With 12TB of storage, businesses can manage significant datasets, host virtual environments, and back up critical information without the need for multiple hard drives. The massive capacity supports the growing demand for data storage in industries like cloud computing, media production, and data archiving, where high-volume storage is a constant requirement.

7.2K RPM Speed: A Balance of Efficiency and Performance

While solid-state drives (SSDs) have gained popularity for their superior speed, hard disk drives (HDDs) like the HUH721212ALE601 continue to provide an excellent balance of speed and reliability. The 7.2K RPM speed allows the drive to handle a variety of data-intensive workloads with consistent and reliable performance. For many enterprise storage applications, this speed is ideal for ensuring that users experience minimal latency while maintaining efficiency. Additionally, the 7.2K RPM is optimized for environments where heavy disk utilization occurs, without causing overheating or power consumption issues.

256MB Cache Buffer for Faster Data Transfers

The 256MB cache buffer plays a significant role in boosting the drive's performance. By storing frequently accessed data, the buffer minimizes the need for the drive to access the main storage area, thereby reducing latency and improving overall data transfer speeds. This feature is particularly beneficial in environments where fast, continuous access to large datasets is required. Whether used in a data center, a NAS (Network Attached Storage) system, or for large database management, the large cache buffer ensures that the HDD remains responsive even under heavy load conditions.

SATA 6Gbps Interface for Optimal Data Throughput

The Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 is equipped with a SATA 6Gbps interface, which enables fast data throughput. This interface ensures efficient communication between the drive and the rest of the system, enabling data transfer speeds of up to 6Gbps. With the SATA 6Gbps interface, businesses can expect to experience high-speed access to stored data, which is essential for both read and write-heavy tasks. Whether used in backup solutions or as a part of a more complex storage infrastructure, the SATA 6Gbps interface ensures that this drive can meet the demands of modern systems.

Compatibility

512E Sector Size for Enhanced Compatibility

The Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 utilizes a 512E sector size, which improves its compatibility with a wide range of systems, including modern storage solutions. The 512E sector size ensures that this HDD is compatible with the vast majority of operating systems, RAID controllers, and hardware configurations. It allows the drive to function seamlessly within environments that require high-density storage systems, such as enterprise servers, NAS devices, and SAN (Storage Area Network) setups.

Designed for Enterprise-Grade Environments

Built to withstand the demanding conditions of enterprise environments, the Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 hard disk drive is designed to offer exceptional reliability and durability. It is optimized for continuous operation, even under heavy workloads. With advanced features such as enhanced error recovery and vibration protection, the HUH721212ALE601 is a reliable choice for critical data storage needs. Whether for cloud hosting, business continuity solutions, or large-scale backups, this drive excels in ensuring data integrity and uptime, which is critical for minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth operations in enterprise settings.

Western Digital HUH721212ALE601

Data Centers and High-Density Storage

Data centers require high-capacity, reliable hard drives to support the massive amounts of data that they store and manage. The Western Digital HUH721212ALE601, with its 12TB capacity, is an ideal solution for data centers that need to store large quantities of data in a compact form factor. Its robust design and high-performance characteristics make it suitable for use in storage arrays, servers, and other high-density applications. As data centers continue to grow in capacity and complexity, the HUH721212ALE601 delivers the necessary performance and reliability to support demanding workloads.

NAS (Network Attached Storage) Solutions

Network-attached storage (NAS) systems benefit greatly from high-capacity drives like the Western Digital HUH721212ALE601. In a NAS environment, multiple drives work in tandem to store and access data across a network. The large 12TB capacity and SATA 6Gbps interface make the HUH721212ALE601 a great fit for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to implement affordable, yet reliable, NAS solutions. This drive provides the necessary storage space for file sharing, backups, and data sharing applications, while its speed and reliability ensure that network access remains smooth and efficient.

Backup and Archiving Solutions

For backup and archiving applications, the Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 offers a high-capacity solution that can store vast amounts of historical data. In both personal and enterprise backup systems, large drives are crucial for storing large archives, ensuring that critical data is protected and easily retrievable when needed. The combination of its 12TB capacity, large cache buffer, and 7.2K RPM speed makes this HDD a perfect fit for use in backup systems that need to store large datasets efficiently and securely.

Virtualization and Cloud Storage

The growing demand for virtualization and cloud storage solutions has driven the need for high-capacity, reliable storage devices. The Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 supports virtualization applications by providing the storage capacity and performance necessary to support virtual machines, virtual desktops, and cloud storage platforms. By integrating this drive into a cloud infrastructure, organizations can efficiently store virtualized data while ensuring optimal performance for users accessing cloud-based applications and services.

Durability and Environmental Protection

Designed for Heavy Workloads

The Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 is built to endure heavy workloads, ensuring that your enterprise applications remain functional under peak demand. It is engineered for high reliability with a focus on durability, which is essential when operating in data centers or NAS systems. Its consistent 7.2K RPM speed and large cache ensure that data can be accessed quickly and reliably, even during extended periods of intensive use.

Vibration Protection for Improved Reliability

When multiple drives are installed in a system, vibrations can negatively impact the performance and longevity of the drives. The Western Digital HUH721212ALE601 is designed with advanced vibration protection technology, which minimizes the effect of vibration on its operation. This feature is particularly useful in environments where numerous drives are installed in close proximity, such as in NAS systems or RAID arrays. Vibration protection ensures stable performance and helps prolong the life of the drive.