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HGST

HGST 0F12116 1.5TB 32MB SATA 6.0Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-2NRM-WWVP6 MPN 0F12116

A 1.5 TB desktop hard drive with 32 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity1.5 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • 5TB capacity for bulk storage needs
  • 32MB cache boosts read and write responsiveness
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
  • CoolSpin technology reduces power consumption by 29%
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

Capacity and interface

The HGST 0F12116 is a 1.5TB desktop internal hard drive with a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and 32MB cache. It belongs to the Deskstar 5K3000 product line and uses a 3.5-inch form factor for standard drive bays.

Suitable uses and limits

This drive suits buyers who need high-capacity bulk storage for media libraries, backups or archival data at modest power draw. It is not for systems that demand low-latency random access or sustained high-throughput workloads such as database servers or video editing scratch disks.

Sustained-load behaviour

CoolSpin technology optimises motor speed to balance performance, power utilisation and acoustics during continuous operation. The supplier states this delivers 29% power savings over the Deskstar 7K3000 while maintaining cool, quiet running under prolonged load.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $80.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 1.5 TB
Lower than about 55% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $53.99 per TB
Cheaper than about 58% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineProduct Series:5K3000
Product Line:Deskstar
Model nameHDS5C3015ALA632
Total capacity1.5 TB
Storage
Cache memory32 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Shipping weight0.87 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a SATA 6.0Gb/s port to use the full speed of this 1.5TB drive?

Yes, a SATA 6.0Gb/s port is required for maximum throughput; the drive will still operate on slower SATA ports at reduced speed.

Can I install this 3.5-inch Deskstar 5K3000 alongside an older 3Gb/s SATA drive in the same system?

Yes, each drive negotiates its own link speed independently, so the older drive will run at 3Gb/s while this model runs at 6Gb/s.

How can I verify the 32MB cache is active after installing the HDS5C3015ALA632?

Check the reported cache size in your BIOS, OS device manager or a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo; it should show 32MB.

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