Name: 0F23051 HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 Series 6TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 128MB Cache 512e (Secure Erase) 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: HGST
SKU: 0F23051
Price: 333.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 Series 6TB drive offers a dependable balance of speed and storage for enterprise use. It fits into many standard server and storage configurations, providing a solid foundation for data-intensive applications without unnecessary complexity.

General Information
Brand	HGST
Part Number	0F23051

Technical Information
Capacity	6TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise,Data Center

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147.0 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147.0 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
This 6TB hard drive from the HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 Series is built for environments where reliable, high-capacity storage is needed. It’s often found in enterprise servers and data centers handling demanding workloads like databases and backup systems. Designed with a SATA 6Gb/s interface, it offers compatibility with many storage setups and maintains solid performance. IT professionals and system administrators typically choose this drive when they require dependable storage with consistent speed and integrity. Key Features Supports 512e sector format with secure erase for data protection Spins at 7200 RPM to reduce latency and speed up access times Large 128MB cache helps smooth out bursts of data activity Robust design suited for continuous operation in enterprise settings Compatible with standard 3.5-inch drive bays for easy integration This hard drive is commonly deployed in data centers, storage arrays, and enterprise-level systems where steady performance and high capacity are crucial. Its secure erase feature also adds a layer of data safety during drive repurposing or decommissioning.

Use Cases
The HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 Series 6TB hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and storage clusters where high-capacity, reliable storage is critical. It benefits IT infrastructure teams managing virtualization environments or large-scale data sets that require consistent performance and durability. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts with heavy I/O demands in medium to large enterprise IT environments. Providing high-capacity storage for backup and archival solutions within data center storage arrays. Integrating into rack-mounted storage servers to handle file and object storage workloads efficiently. Serving as a reliable storage medium in edge computing nodes where data collection and processing occurs locally. Facilitating data retention in compliance-focused industries requiring secure erase capabilities for data sanitization. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent throughput and storage density, enabling scalable infrastructure growth. Its performance and cache optimizations ensure responsiveness for demanding workloads without adding complexity to existing server configurations.