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HGST

HGST Ultrastar C15K600 HUC156060CSS204 600GB 15000 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-TY1V-VN4SY

A 2.5-inch enterprise SAS drive delivering 600 GB capacity, 15000 RPM speed and 128 MB cache for Tier 0/1 workloads

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • 15,000 RPM spindle speed accelerates Tier 0/1 workloads
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface delivers high-throughput enterprise connectivity
  • 128 MB cache buffer improves random I/O efficiency
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense server and storage chassis
  • 2 million hour MTBF rating supports continuous operation

Enterprise Storage Drive

The HGST Ultrastar C15K600 is a 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage systems. It delivers 600GB capacity through a SAS 12Gb/s interface and spins at 15000 RPM with a 128MB cache buffer. The drive uses 512n sector formatting and is supplied as a bare unit. It targets Tier 0 and Tier 1 applications that demand consistent high-speed access.

Suited For High IOPS Workloads

This drive suits database servers, transactional systems and caching layers that benefit from 15000 RPM rotational speed and low latency. The 128MB cache and SAS 12Gb/s bandwidth support sustained random read and write performance. Buyers needing larger capacity per spindle or lower power draw should look at alternatives. The 2.5 inch form factor fits dense server chassis but requires a compatible SAS backplane or controller.

600GB Capacity With 128MB Cache

The 600GB capacity handles active datasets, log volumes and hot-tier storage where speed outweighs raw space. The 128MB cache absorbs burst traffic and reduces mechanical seeks during mixed workloads. At 15000 RPM the drive reaches its performance ceiling on sequential throughput limited by the physical media. Workloads exceeding 600GB of hot data will require multiple drives or a different storage tier.

How it compares

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

Price $37.99
Cheaper than about 88% 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 $63.32 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,365 items is $62.21 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHGST
Product lineUltrastar C15K600
Model nameHUC156060CSS204
Total capacity600 GB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Cache memory128 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Does my server backplane need a SAS 12Gb/s port to use this 600 GB 15 000 RPM drive?

Yes, the drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface, so the host or backplane must provide a compatible SAS port for it to operate.

Will this 2.5 inch SAS drive work in the same enclosure as my older 6 Gb/s SAS disks?

The drive supports SAS 12Gb/s and will negotiate down to 6 Gb/s when installed alongside older SAS devices in the same enclosure.

How can I verify the 128 MB cache and 15 000 RPM speed are active after installation?

Check the drive identification page in your RAID controller BIOS or OS utility; it will report 15 000 RPM rotational speed and a 128 MB cache buffer.

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