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HGST

HGST 0F23001 6TB 7200 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-YS10-7QWJ8 MPN 0F23001

A 6 TB, 7200 RPM desktop drive with 128 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface for server storage

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory128 MB
  • 6TB capacity stores large server datasets
  • 7200 RPM with 128MB cache speeds data access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5" bays
  • 30% better power efficiency lowers operating cost
  • 2M-hour MTBF rating supports continuous operation

HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 6TB Enterprise Drive

The HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for server and data-centre workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 128MB cache and connects via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and IT professionals expanding storage arrays.

128MB Cache and Media Cache Technology

The 128MB buffer improves response time and data management during heavy random I/O. Media cache technology delivers up to 3X faster random write performance compared with the previous 7K4000 generation. Sequential read and write throughput is 25% higher, while power efficiency improves by 30% per terabyte.

Suited for High-Capacity Server Deployments

This drive targets cloud storage, hyperscale clusters and distributed file systems such as Ceph or Hadoop. It also fits video surveillance and content distribution platforms needing sustained throughput. Buyers requiring 12Gb/s SAS connectivity or a 2.5-inch form factor should consider alternative models.

How it compares

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

Price $222.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $37.17 per TB
Cheaper than about 73% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Product lineUltrastar 7K6000
Model nameHUS726060ALE610 (0F23001)
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time7.6 ms
Mean write time8 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory128 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6(+/-0.25)mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.77 kg
Package size229 × 165 × 48 mm

Questions about this item

How often will the 5-disk mechanical assembly in this Ultrastar 7K6000 need servicing?

The drive is a sealed unit with no user-serviceable parts; its 2M-hour MTBF rating indicates the design target for replacement planning.

Which specification limits sustained write throughput on the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface?

The 6.0Gb/s SATA link caps the maximum burst rate, while the 7200 RPM platters and 128MB cache determine real-world sequential performance.

What are the typical power draw and noise levels when the drive runs continuously in a server?

The 30% better Watts-per-TB efficiency versus the prior 7K4000 design reduces heat output, and the 7200 RPM spindle produces standard enterprise acoustic levels.

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