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HGST HUH721212AL4200 3.5 Inch 12TB 7200 RPM 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise Hard Drive – Refurb

HGST HUH721212AL4200 3.5 Inch 12TB 7200 RPM 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise Hard Drive – Refurb

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The HGST HUH721212AL4200 is a high-capacity 3.5-inch SAS hard drive designed for enterprise storage systems requiring speed, reliability, and efficiency. With a rotational speed of 7200 RPM and a SAS 12Gb/s interface (backwards compatible with 6Gb/s SAS), it delivers fast data access and high throughput for mission-critical applications.

Built with HGST’s proven enterprise-grade engineering, this drive offers exceptional durability and reliability, making it ideal for demanding server, storage, and RAID environments. This refurbished unit has been fully tested to ensure dependable performance and is suitable for high-capacity RAID volumes and 24x7 operations.

✔ Key Features & Benefits

✔ 12TB enterprise-class storage capacity for large-scale applications
✔ 7200 RPM spindle speed for efficient access and data transfer
✔ SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-speed enterprise connectivity
✔ 256MB data buffer for improved throughput and stability
✔ Rated for 24/7 operation with 2.5M hours MTBF
✔ Backwards compatible with SAS 6Gb/s systems

✔ Ideal Uses

✔ Enterprise servers requiring high-capacity SAS storage
✔ Data center applications with continuous read/write workloads
✔ RAID configurations for improved performance and redundancy
✔ Storage arrays, SAN environments, and backup solutions

✔ Specifications

✔ Condition: Refurbished device with minor scratches and scuffs. Device has been extensively tested and is fully functional.
✔ Brand: HGST
✔ Model Number: HUH721212AL4200
✔ Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (backwards compatible with 6Gb/s SAS)
✔ Capacity: 12TB
✔ Form Factor: 3.5" LFF (Large Form Factor)
✔ Data Buffer: 256MB
✔ Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
✔ Average Latency: 4.16 ms
✔ Max. Areal Density: 864 Gbits/sq. in.
✔ Sustained Transfer Rate: 243–255 MB/s (typical)
✔ Seek Time (Read/Write, Typical): 8.0 / 8.6 ms
✔ MTBF: 2.5M hours
✔ Annualized Failure Rate (AFR): 0.35%
✔ Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000
✔ Operating Power: 9.8W
✔ Idle Power: 6.1W
✔ Power Efficiency at Idle: 0.51 W/TB
✔ Z-Height: 26.1 mm
✔ Dimensions (W × D): 101.6 × 147 mm
✔ Weight: 660 g
✔ Operating Temperature: 5°C to 60°C
✔ Shock (Operating, 2ms): 70G
✔ Vibration (Random, 5–500 Hz): 0.67 G RMS
✔ Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
✔ Shock (Non-Operating, 2ms): 33G / 150G
✔ Vibration (Random, 2–200 Hz): 1.04 G RMS

✔ Warranty

✔ 1 Month Warranty

✔ What's in the Box

✔ HGST HUH721212AL4200 12TB SAS Hard Drive