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HGST

HGST 0F23269 6TB 7200 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-R6K1-VBCDD MPN 0F23269

Helium-sealed 6 TB enterprise drive spins at 7200 RPM with 128 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • 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
  • 6 TB capacity stores massive enterprise datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • 128 MB cache buffers heavy random workloads
  • HelioSeal helium platform cuts power per terabyte
  • 2nd-gen 7Stac design boosts long-term reliability

HGST Ultrastar He8 6TB Enterprise Drive

The HGST Ultrastar He8 HUH728060ALE600 is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage arrays and servers. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 128MB cache and uses a helium-sealed HelioSeal design to deliver high capacity with lower power draw per terabyte. The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface supports standard hot-swap bays and backplanes.

Check SATA Port and 3.5-Inch Bay Compatibility

Verify that your system provides a free SATA 6.0Gb/s port and a standard 3.5-inch drive bay with 26.10mm height clearance. The bare-drive packaging means no screws, cables or mounting brackets are included. Confirm your RAID controller or host bus adapter supports 6TB drives and the 512e or 4Kn advanced format used by this model.

Replaces Smaller Enterprise SATA Drives

This drive upgrades from lower-capacity 7200 RPM enterprise SATA units where rack space and power budgets are tight. The helium platform cuts watts per terabyte, so the jump is worth it when you need more raw capacity in the same slot count. It is not suited for desktop workloads that demand low acoustic noise or consumer warranty terms.

How it compares

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

Price $309.99
Pricier than about 83% 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 $51.67 per TB
Cheaper than about 60% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Product lineUltrastar He8
Model nameHUH728060ALE600 (0F23269)
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8.5 ms
Mean write time9 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 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size150 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the bare drive include cables or a mounting bracket, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied as a bare unit only; SATA data and power cables plus any 3.5" mounting hardware must be sourced separately.

Which sector format should I select — 4Kn or 512e — for a modern server running a current Linux kernel?

Choose the 4Kn model for native 4 KB sector operation; select 512e only if the operating system or RAID controller requires 512-byte emulation.

What sustained throughput can I expect from the 7200 RPM mechanism on a 6 Gb/s SATA link in a typical RAID array?

The 7200 RPM platters and 128 MB cache deliver sequential reads and writes near the SATA 6.0 Gb/s ceiling, with average seek of 8.5 ms and latency of 4.16 ms.

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