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Universal DVD accessory ST12000NM0008 12TB 3.5" 7.2K SATA

SKU CH-D6JC-9P42A

Enterprise hard drive stores 12 TB with helium sealing, 256 MB cache and 2.5 million-hour MTBF

  • 12 TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 2 K RPM spindle delivers sustained throughput
  • 6 Gb/s SATA interface connects to standard controllers
  • Helium-sealed design reduces friction and power draw
  • 256 MB multisegmented cache accelerates burst transfers

Enterprise Capacity Drive

This 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive delivers 12000GB of storage on a 6Gbps SATA III interface. The helium sealed design supports continuous 24×7 operation with a 2,500,000 hour MTBF rating. It is built for servers and storage arrays that require high areal density and sustained data integrity.

Workload Headroom

The 256MB multisegmented cache absorbs burst I/O while SuperParity and T10 DIF protection maintain accuracy across 142TB of total bytes written. FastFormat 512e and 4Kn sector modes align with modern operating systems. Workloads exceeding the 7.2K RPM sustained transfer rate or the 0.35 % annualised failure budget will need additional spindles.

Thermal And Power Profile

PowerChoice and PowerBalance technologies adjust consumption during idle and active periods without exceeding the 8760 power-on hours per year rating. Hot-plug support allows replacement without system shutdown. The helium fill reduces internal turbulence, keeping acoustics and temperature lower than conventional air filled drives of similar capacity.

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Will the 12 TB, 7.2K SATA drive work in a system that only has 3 Gb/s SATA ports?

Yes, the 6 Gb/s SATA III interface is backward compatible with 3 Gb/s ports; the drive will negotiate the lower link speed and operate normally.

How can I verify the drive is healthy after installation?

Check SMART attributes for reallocated sectors and run a short self-test; the 256 MB multisegmented cache and T10 DIF protection help maintain data integrity during the test.

Does the package include mounting screws or a SATA data cable?

The drive is sold as a bare 3.5" enterprise unit; mounting screws and a SATA data cable must be purchased separately if your chassis or controller does not supply them.

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