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Silver 3.5 inch HGST hard drive bare unit with SATA connectors

HGST

HGST HUH728060ALE600 6TB 3.5" SATA 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-7SB1-3BY4S

6 TB 3.5" SATA desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM for server workloads

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 6TB capacity stores large datasets and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast sequential throughput
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop and server controllers
  • 5-inch form factor fits common drive bays and hot-swap trays
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer-rated reliability

Server storage drive

The HGST HUH728060ALE600 is a 6TB 3.5" internal hard drive built for server workloads. It connects through a SATA interface running at 6Gb/s and spins at 7200 RPM for consistent throughput.

Capacity and headroom

Six terabytes provide ample room for bulk data, backups and archival sets that grow steadily. The 7.2K spindle speed sustains sequential reads and writes well, yet random I/O latency remains higher than solid-state alternatives.

Bare drive packaging

The unit ships as a bare drive without mounting rails, cables or software utilities. Integrators must supply their own tray, SATA cable and any management tools required by the host system.

How it compares

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

Price $137.99
Pricier than about 57% 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 $23.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Model nameHUH728060ALE600
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the HUH728060ALE600 work with my older motherboard that only has SATA 3Gb/s ports?

Yes, the SATA interface is backward compatible so the 6Gb/s drive will operate at 3Gb/s on older ports, though maximum throughput will be limited to the slower link speed.

How can I confirm the 7200 RPM drive is spinning at the correct speed after installation?

Use a SMART monitoring tool such as CrystalDiskInfo or the BIOS hardware monitor to verify the reported rotation rate shows 7200 RPM and the drive temperature remains within normal limits.

Does the bare-drive package include mounting screws or a SATA data cable, or must I buy them separately?

The drive ships as a bare unit without screws or cables; you will need to supply 3.5" mounting screws and a SATA data cable yourself.

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