HUS728T8TAL5204 WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB SAS 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD

High-Density 3.5-inch Enterprise SAS HDD for capacity tiers with the HUS728T8TAL5204

The HUS728T8TAL5204 is an 8TB 3.5-inch WD Ultrastar datacenter HDD engineered for predictable capacity scaling in rack servers and storage arrays where SAS backplanes, expander topologies, and hot-swap serviceability are standard. With 7,200 RPM mechanics, 256MB cache, and a 12Gb/s single-port SAS interface, it supports consistent streaming throughput and queue depth behavior under multi-initiator enterprise storage stacks.

Designed around CMR recording and 512e sector formatting, HUS728T8TAL5204 aligns with modern OS and hypervisor storage paths while maintaining compatibility with legacy 512-byte environments. In SDS nodes and bulk tiers, the drive’s architecture complements PCIe-based networking and controller resources by keeping capacity cost and power envelope controlled, enabling dense JBOD shelves and scale-out storage clusters to expand without changing the compute platform. Secure Erase capabilities support operational workflows for drive retirement and compliance in shared datacenter environments.

Why Choose the HUS728T8TAL5204?

HUS728T8TAL5204 delivers a balanced density-to-performance profile for 24x7 enterprise duty cycles, targeting capacity-heavy tiers where resilience and service continuity matter more than peak IOPS. With datacenter-class reliability specified at 2.0M hours MTBF, it fits standardized fleet deployments, supports predictable spares strategy, and scales cleanly across multi-bay servers, RAID/HBA configurations, and shared SAS enclosures.

WD Ultrastar engineering focuses on sustained datacenter operation, controlled acoustics and vibration tolerance, and qualification for high-availability storage environments. This approach aligns with enterprise lifecycle management, firmware consistency expectations, and integration into modern rack-scale storage standards.

Key Applications:

• Capacity expansion in servers and storage arrays
• Software-defined storage capacity nodes
• Disk-based backup repositories
• Archive and retention tiers

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from Bulk Order Discount options for large HUS728T8TAL5204 deployments and can request Non-Binding Offers tailored to your storage architecture, rollout schedule, and sparing strategy.