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HGST

HGST Ultrastar 15K600 HUS156060VLS600 600GB 15000 RPM 64MB SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-RP3H-G4G26 MPN HUS156060VLS600

A 600 GB enterprise hard drive spinning at 15,000 RPM with a SAS interface and 64 MB cache

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • 15,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • 64 MB cache accelerates read and write operations
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface supports high-throughput enterprise workloads
  • 600 GB capacity stores large datasets in a single drive
  • 4 ms average seek time reduces latency for transactional applications

Enterprise storage drive

The HGST Ultrastar 15K600 HUS156060VLS600 is a 600GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise workloads. It spins at 15000 RPM and connects through a SAS 6Gb/s interface with 64MB cache. This drive suits servers and storage arrays that demand high transaction rates and low latency. It is not for buyers who need larger capacities or solid-state speeds.

Sustained workload behaviour

The 15000 RPM spindle delivers an average seek time of 3.4ms and average latency of 2ms for consistent random I/O performance. The 33% capacity increase over the previous generation allows more data per spindle without sacrificing rotational speed. The SAS interface maintains 6Gb/s transfer rates during extended operations. Thermal output and power draw rise under continuous load, so adequate airflow is required.

Installation and common issues

The bare drive measures 25.8mm height, 101.6mm width and 146.2mm length for standard 3.5-inch bays. SAS backplanes or controllers must support 6Gb/s speeds to avoid link negotiation failures. Missing tray brackets often delay deployment in hot-swap chassis. Firmware mismatches between drive and controller can cause detection errors on first boot.

How it compares

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

Price $178.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 600 GB
Lower than about 76% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $298.32 per TB
Pricier than about 84% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Product lineUltrastar 15K600
Model nameHUS156060VLS600
Total capacity600 GB
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Average seek time3.4 ms
Mean latency2 ms
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height25.8 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length146.2 mm
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm

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