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Western Digital Ultrastar 7K6 6TB 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise Hard Drive with 7200 RPM, 256 MB Buffer, 512e Format, and 5-Year Warranty for Data Center, Server, and Storage System Deployments
The Western Digital Ultrastar 7K6 HUS726T6TAL5204 (0B36047) is a 6TB enterprise SAS hard drive that delivers 12Gb/s SAS interface speed, 7200 RPM spindle performance, and 256 MB buffer in a standard 3.5-inch form factor for data center, server, and storage system applications. The 6TB is the maximum capacity in the Ultrastar 7K6 lineup, providing 50% more storage per bay than the 4TB model while maintaining the same 7200 RPM performance, 12Gb/s SAS dual-port connectivity, and 12% faster throughput than the prior-generation Ultrastar 7K6000.
The 512e disk format provides sector-level compatibility with modern operating systems and storage controllers, while the 12Gb/s SAS interface supports dual-port multipath I/O for high-availability storage architectures. The Ultrastar 7K6 is designed as an economical capacity tier for traditional storage and server workloads that need reliable, fast data access without the cost premium of higher-capacity enterprise drives. At 1.58 lb in a standard 3.5-inch chassis, the drive installs in any server, JBOD, or storage enclosure that accepts standard LFF drives, and Western Digital backs it with a 5-year limited warranty.
Where the WD Ultrastar 7K6 6TB Fits
- Data center block and file storage tiers needing maximum 7K6 density where the 6TB capacity provides the highest storage per bay in the Ultrastar 7K6 lineup for workloads that need more capacity than 4TB without moving to higher-capacity enterprise drive families, the 12Gb/s SAS interface supports dual-port multipath I/O, and the 7200 RPM spindle with 256 MB buffer handles mixed enterprise workloads with consistent latency
- Server and storage system deployments with economic capacity requirements where the 6TB Ultrastar 7K6 provides a lower cost per bay than higher-capacity enterprise drives for traditional IT workloads, the 512e format provides native compatibility with modern server and storage operating systems, and the SAS interface delivers enterprise-grade reliability with error recovery and command queuing
- Distributed and scalable computing architectures where the 6TB capacity addresses architecture limitations in systems that benefit from moderate-density spindles, the 3.5-inch form factor fits standard server and JBOD enclosures, and the 5-year warranty with enterprise-rated reliability reduces replacement frequency in large drive fleets
What the WD Ultrastar 7K6 6TB Delivers
- 6TB Enterprise SAS: 6TB storage capacity with 12Gb/s SAS interface. Maximum capacity in the Ultrastar 7K6 lineup. Dual-port connectivity for multipath I/O. 512e disk format.
- 7200 RPM Performance: 7200 RPM spindle speed with 256 MB buffer. 12% faster than prior-generation Ultrastar 7K6000. Designed for traditional data center and server workloads.
- Enterprise Reliability: 5-year limited warranty. REACH and RoHS 2 environmental compliance. Purpose-built for 24/7 data center operation in server and storage system environments.
- 3.5-Inch Form Factor: Standard 3.5-inch LFF chassis at 4 x 5.8 x 1 inches. 1.58 lb. Compatible with server, JBOD, and storage enclosure drive bays.
