GENERIC HITACHI 600GB 15K 3,5 tuuman SAS HDD

With a blistering 15,000 RPM spindle speed and a 6Gb/s SAS interface, this enterprise-class hard drive delivers the low latency and high throughput that demanding server and storage environments require. The 600GB capacity provides ample room for critical data, while the 64MB cache buffer accelerates access to frequently used information.

Overview

Engineered for 24x7 operation, the Hitachi Ultrastar HUS156060VLS600 combines a 3.5-inch form factor with a native 512-byte sector size for broad compatibility with servers, storage arrays, and workstations. Its 2.0 ms average latency and 3.4 ms average read seek time ensure rapid data retrieval, making it ideal for transactional databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing.

What stands out

• 15,000 RPM rotational speed for minimal latency and fast data access
• 6Gb/s SAS interface with full duplex connectivity for high throughput
• 64MB cache buffer optimizes read/write operations
• Enterprise-class reliability with 2 million hours MTBF
• Hot-swappable design simplifies maintenance and upgrades

Technical details

• Capacity: 600 GB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM
• Average Latency: 2.0 ms
• Average Seek Time (Read): 3.4 ms
• Average Seek Time (Write): 3.9 ms
• Buffer/Cache: 64 MB
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power Consumption (Idle): 9.5 W
• Power Consumption (Operating): 17.5 W
• Operating Temperature: 5°C to 55°C
• Shock Resistance (Operating): 40 G (2 ms)
• Vibration Resistance (Operating): 0.7 G (RMS, 5-500 Hz)
• Sector Size: 512n
• Hot-Swappable: Yes

Our verdict

For mission-critical workloads where speed and reliability are non-negotiable, this Hitachi Ultrastar drive is a proven performer. Its 15K RPM speed and SAS interface deliver the performance edge that modern data centers demand.