Name: HUC156030CS4201 Hitachi 300GB 15K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Hitachi
SKU: HUC156030CS4201
Price: 1052.38 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Hitachi Ultrastar C15K600 is a 2.5-inch SAS hard drive designed to deliver fast and secure storage for enterprise systems. It fits well in data centers and servers that need high-speed access with built-in encryption to protect critical information.

General Information
Brand	Hitachi
Part Number	HUC156030CS4201

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	128MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59 in (15 mm)
Width	2.75 in (69.85 mm)
Depth	3.95 in (100.35 mm)
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95 inches (15 x 69.85 x 100.35 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
The Hitachi Ultrastar C15K600 is a 2.5-inch hard drive built for enterprise environments that require fast and reliable storage. It is commonly used in data centers, servers, and high-demand computing systems where speed and durability are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often choose this drive to handle workloads that involve frequent data access and transfer. Key Features High spindle speed supports quick data retrieval and reduced latency Advanced security features with TCG Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology Robust 12Gb/s SAS interface enables seamless integration with modern storage infrastructures Large 128MB cache helps smooth out bursts of data traffic Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits dense storage arrays This hard drive is typically seen in environments that demand consistent performance under heavy load, such as virtualization servers and high-frequency transaction systems. It provides dependable data protection through encryption, making it suitable for sensitive or regulated data storage. The Ultrastar C15K600 fits well into enterprise storage solutions where balancing speed, security, and capacity is essential.

Use Cases
The Hitachi Ultrastar C15K600 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is ideal for enterprise-level applications requiring consistent high-speed data retrieval and secure storage. It is particularly suited for data centers and server environments where rapid access and data protection are critical, such as financial institutions, healthcare systems, and cloud service providers. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization environments to support multiple high-demand virtual machines with low latency storage access. Integrated within rack-mounted server arrays in data centers to accelerate transactional databases and real-time analytics. Used by enterprise IT departments for primary storage in workloads requiring fast boot and application load times. Implemented in secure government or healthcare systems where TCG SED encryption safeguards sensitive data at rest. Employed in storage clusters for scalable high-performance computing applications requiring reliable SAS connectivity. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering rapid data throughput and encryption capabilities essential for compliance and security-sensitive environments. Its form factor and performance characteristics enable seamless scaling in dense server configurations, supporting evolving enterprise storage demands without compromising speed or data integrity.