HUS728T8TALE6L4 WD Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD

High-Density 3.5in Datacenter HDD for SATA Nearline Storage with the HUS728T8TALE6L4

The HUS728T8TALE6L4 is an 8TB 3.5in enterprise HDD engineered for predictable throughput and capacity growth in rack servers and JBOD shelves where cost-efficient nearline media is required. As a CMR platform with 7200RPM mechanics and a 256MB cache, the HUS728T8TALE6L4 supports steady write behavior under sustained ingest, avoiding the performance volatility commonly associated with write-amplification in mixed workloads.

Designed for broad compatibility across storage controllers and host bus adapters, the HUS728T8TALE6L4 uses a SATA interface with 4Kn/512e support to align with modern file systems and object storage stacks. In scale-out architectures, it fits behind SAS expanders in dense enclosures, while maintaining consistent service characteristics for backup, archive, and capacity tiers. Secure Erase (SE) enables operationally clean drive retirement and redeployment workflows in controlled environments.

Why Choose the HUS728T8TALE6L4?

The HUS728T8TALE6L4 delivers an enterprise-balanced density-to-performance profile for bulk storage nodes, with 24x7 duty design and 2.0M hours MTBF targets that map to data center reliability expectations. The HUS728T8TALE6L4 scales cleanly across multi-bay deployments, supporting uniform fleet management, predictable capacity planning, and consistent behavior in distributed file and object platforms.

WD designs Ultrastar datacenter drives with an engineering focus on sustained operation, controlled error recovery behavior, and integration readiness for modern storage backplanes. With the HUS728T8TALE6L4, WD targets long service life in high-density environments, aligning with standard enterprise qualification practices and lifecycle governance.

Key Applications:

• Capacity expansion for rack servers and JBODs
• Backup and archive repositories
• Scale-out object storage nodes
• Scale-out file storage nodes

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your storage rollout and procurement framework, plus bulk order discount options that simplify standardizing the HUS728T8TALE6L4 across large-capacity deployments.