Description
Product overview of the HGST HUS726T4TALN6L4
The HUS726T4TALN6L4 HGST Ultrastar DC HC310 is a 4TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for use in enterprise-class data centers. It is manufactured by HGST, a Western Digital company, and is part of their Ultrastar line of data center storage solutions. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of the features and benefits of this hard drive.
Capacity and Form Factor
The HUS726T4TALN6L4 has a capacity of 4TB, which is suitable for storing large amounts of data. It uses a 3.5-inch form factor, which is the standard size for desktop and server hard drives. The larger form factor allows for more platters to be used in the drive, which can increase the drive’s capacity.
Rotational Speed and Buffer Size
The HUS726T4TALN6L4 has a rotational speed of 7,200 RPM, which is a relatively high speed for a hard drive. This high speed allows for faster data access times and improved overall system performance. The drive also has a 256MB buffer, which is a large amount of cache memory. This buffer can help to improve the drive’s read and write performance, particularly when dealing with large files.
SATA-6Gbps Interface
The HUS726T4TALN6L4 uses a SATA-6Gbps interface, which is the latest version of the Serial ATA (SATA) interface. This interface provides a high-speed connection between the hard drive and the computer’s motherboard, allowing for fast data transfer rates. The SATA-6Gbps interface is backwards compatible with older versions of the SATA interface, which means that it can be used with older computers that have SATA 3Gbps or SATA 1.5Gbps interfaces.
4KN Sector Size
The HUS726T4TALN6L4 uses a 4KB native sector size, also known as a 4KN sector size. This sector size is becoming increasingly common in modern hard drives, as it allows for more efficient use of storage space. Traditional hard drives used a 512-byte sector size, which resulted in wasted space due to the way that data is stored on the disk. By using a larger sector size, the drive can store more data in the same amount of space.
Advanced Format Technology
The HUS726T4TALN6L4 also uses Advanced Format technology, which is a type of hard drive formatting that allows for even more efficient use of storage space. Advanced Format technology uses larger physical sectors on the disk, which are then divided into smaller logical sectors by the hard drive’s firmware. This allows for more efficient use of the disk space, as there is less wasted space due to the way that data is stored.
Self-Encrypting Drive
The HUS726T4TALN6L4 is a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), which means that it has built-in encryption capabilities. This can help to improve the security of the data stored on the drive, as it ensures that the data cannot be accessed by unauthorized users. The encryption is performed by the drive itself, which means that it does not require any additional software or hardware to be installed on the computer.
HelioSeal Technology
The HUS726T4TALN6L4 also uses HelioSeal technology, which is a type of hard drive sealing that helps to improve the drive’s reliability. HelioSeal technology uses helium to fill the drive’s casing, which reduces the amount of air inside the drive. This can help to reduce the drive’s power consumption and operating temperature, which can improve its overall lifespan.
General Information about the HGST HUS726T4TALN6L4
- Manufacturer: HGST
- Model Number or SKU# HUS726T4TALN6L4
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Interface Type: SATA-6GBPS
- Product Line : Ultrastar
- Product Series : DC HC310 (7K6)
Applications/Environments
- Distributed File Systems, Like Apache Hadoop®, To Support Big Data Analytics
- Direct & Network Attached Storage (Das & Nas)
- Raid Arrays
- Legacy Applications Requiring 512n Format (4TB)
Key Features
- Storage Capacity : 4 TB
- RPM: 4TB-7.2K
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
- Load/Unload Cycles : 600000
- Mtbf : 2 Million Hours
Drive Performance
- Interface Transfer Rate (Maximum) : 600 MBPS
- Sustained Transfer Rate (Typical) : 222 MBPS
- Rotational Speed : 7.2K RPM
- Buffer : 256 MB
- Average Latency : 4.16 MS
- Seek Time (Read, Ms, Typical) : 8.0 (Read) / 8.6 (Write)
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