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Silver rectangular 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with HGST label

HGST

HGST HUH721010AL4204 10TB 12Gbps 7.2K SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-QJQX-KGYQS

A 10 TB 3.5 inch SAS drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface for high-capacity server storage

  • Total capacity10 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 10 TB capacity for large-scale storage
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface for fast data transfer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive performance
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • New condition direct from manufacturer

Enterprise Storage Drive for SAS Systems

The HGST HUH721010AL4204 is a 10TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise environments. It connects via a 12Gbps SAS interface and spins at 7200 RPM to handle demanding workloads. This new drive targets administrators who need high-capacity nearline storage.

Suits 12Gbps SAS Controllers, Not Slower Interfaces

This drive suits administrators expanding SAS-based RAID enclosures, backup appliances, or nearline archives where 12Gbps connectivity is available. Builders whose host bus adapters or backplanes only support lower SAS link rates will not achieve the rated interface performance. Systems lacking SAS connectivity entirely cannot use this drive.

12Gbps SAS Interface Decides Compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the 12Gbps SAS interface. Your controller, backplane, and cabling must all support this link speed to realise the drive’s rated throughput. Verify your hardware matches this interface before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $429.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 10 TB
Higher than about 85% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $43.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 67% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Part numberHUH721010AL4204
Total capacity10 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Which capacity should I choose for this SAS drive?

The drive provides 10TB of storage in a single 3.5-inch form factor, so capacity choice is fixed at that figure.

What does the 7200 RPM rating deliver in a server?

7200 RPM gives consistent rotational speed for mixed read-write workloads and sustained throughput in multi-drive arrays.

How does the SAS 12Gb/s interface limit real-world speed?

The 12Gb/s SAS link caps the maximum burst transfer rate at that signalling speed; sustained rates depend on the 7200 RPM mechanics.

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