Name: HUH721212ALN604 Western Digital 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: HUH721212ALN604
Price: 439.58 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The HUH721212ALN604 12TB 7.2K RPM 6Gb/s SATA 3.5-inch Hard Disk Drive provides a robust storage solution for enterprise environments. Its substantial capacity, fast data transfer rates, and efficiency-enhancing technologies make it suitable for managing large volumes of critical data. Designed for continuous operation and high workload demands, this HDD ensures reliable performance and data integrity, making it a valuable asset for businesses seeking efficient and secure storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	HUH721212ALN604
Series	HE12

Technical Information
Capacity	12TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
Cache	256 MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
MTBF	2,500,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This Western Digital hard drive offers 12TB of storage, making it ideal for users handling large volumes of data. It is often found in desktop computers, external storage devices, and entry-level servers where reliable capacity and speed matter. Built for users needing dependable, high-capacity storage, this drive suits content creators, IT professionals, and small business environments. Its 7200RPM speed helps reduce load times and improve overall system responsiveness. Key Features Stable 7200RPM speed provides consistent performance for demanding tasks High-capacity 12TB design supports extensive file storage and archiving Fast SATA 6Gbps interface enables quick data transfers Standard 3.5-inch size ensures broad compatibility with desktops and storage systems Optimized for desktop and server use with reliable data handling You'll typically find this drive in personal workstations, home servers, and small office setups where large storage is necessary without sacrificing speed. Its balance between performance and capacity makes it a practical choice for expanding existing storage or building new systems.

Use Cases
The Western Digital 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive is primarily utilized in enterprise and data center environments where large-scale, reliable storage is critical. It benefits IT professionals managing high-capacity storage clusters and virtualization infrastructures requiring consistent throughput and data integrity. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted storage arrays for cloud service providers handling extensive customer data and backups. Integrated within virtualization platforms to support multiple VM workloads requiring fast, high-capacity storage pools. Used in enterprise backup solutions where continuous, high-volume data write operations demand durable and efficient HDDs. Implemented in edge computing nodes to locally store and process large datasets before synchronization with central data centers. Employed by SMB IT departments expanding on-premises storage with cost-effective, high-capacity drives for file servers. This HDD supports scalable storage architectures by delivering reliable performance under sustained workloads, enhancing operational efficiency in environments where data accessibility and integrity are paramount.