Name: HUC101845CS4204 Hitachi Ultrastar C10K1800 450GB 10000RPM SAS 12GB/s 128MB Cache (SE) 2.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: HUC101845CS4204
Price: 985.24 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Hitachi Ultrastar C10K1800 450GB 10,000RPM SAS drive is designed to deliver reliable, fast storage in enterprise settings. It fits well into servers and storage arrays where quick access to data and robustness are important, rather than bulk storage. Its balance of speed, cache, and interface capabilities make it a practical choice for workloads needing steady high-performance disk operations.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi
Part Number	HUC101845CS4204

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage Arrays
MTBF	1,400,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.94
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.94 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Hitachi Ultrastar C10K1800 is a robust 2.5-inch hard drive built for enterprise storage environments where speed and reliability are crucial. It’s often found in servers and storage arrays handling transactional databases, virtualization, and high-demand applications. IT professionals and data center operators choose drives like this to balance performance with capacity, especially in systems that require fast random access and consistent throughput. Key Features High spindle speed to reduce latency and accelerate data retrieval 128MB cache enhances sustained data transfers 12Gb/s SAS interface supports efficient multi-device setups Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server configurations Enterprise-grade design ensures durability under constant use This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage systems that demand steady and predictable performance. Its combination of speed and cache size helps maintain responsiveness when managing large volumes of data. The drive’s design supports environments where consistent uptime and data integrity are essential.

Use Cases
The Hitachi Ultrastar C10K1800 450GB SAS hard drive is optimized for enterprise environments requiring consistent high-speed access to data rather than bulk storage. It is suited for IT professionals managing virtualization servers, database systems, or transactional workloads where quick read/write cycles and low latency are critical. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters to provide rapid access to multiple VM storage volumes in data centers. Integrated into database servers supporting high transaction rates in enterprise IT infrastructures. Used in rack-mounted storage arrays for financial or healthcare applications demanding reliable performance under intensive workloads. Implemented in remote office/server room setups requiring compact form factor drives with fast SAS connectivity. Utilized in mixed workload environments where balanced I/O throughput and durability are necessary, such as middleware or application hosting servers. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering sustained performance and reliability in mission-critical applications, enabling scalable storage solutions in demanding enterprise scenarios without compromising on access speed or data integrity.