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WD Ultrastar DC HA340 WUS721208BLE6L4 - hard drive - Data Centre - 8 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
Hard drive
Data Centre
8 TB
internal
3.5"
SATA 6Gb/s
7200 rpm
buffer: 256 MB
Weight: 0.72 KG
- 8 TB capacity for extensive storage needs
- 24x7 operation support for continuous reliability
- 267 MBps data transfer rate for efficient performance
- 2,000,000 hours MTBF for enhanced durability
- Energy-efficient design with low power consumption
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Overview
The WD Ultrastar DC HA340 is a high-capacity, internal hard drive designed to meet the demanding requirements of data center environments. With an 8 TB capacity, it offers ample storage for extensive data needs. Engineered for reliability, it supports 24x7 continuous operation and boasts a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2,000,000 hours. Performance is optimized with a 267 MBps data transfer rate and a 256 MB buffer size, ensuring swift and efficient data handling. Additionally, this hard drive incorporates advanced technologies such as Rotational Vibration (RV) compensation and Dual Stage Actuator (DSA), making it suitable for NAS and RAID configurations. Its energy-efficient design, with low power consumption during operation and idle modes, makes it a suitable choice for data centers looking to optimize their energy usage. Whether for bulk storage or high-availability environments, the WD Ultrastar DC HA340 delivers on capacity, performance, and reliability.
Main Specifications
- Product Description
- WD Ultrastar DC HA340 WUS721208BLE6L4 - hard drive - Data Centre - 8 TB - SATA 6Gb/s
- Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Capacity
- 8 TB
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps
- Buffer Size
- 256 MB
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 rpm
- Drive Class
- Data Centre
- Features
- Advanced format 512e, non-volatile cache, Dual Stage Actuator (DSA), Rotational Vibration (RV) compensation technology, Conventional magnetic recording (CMR), 24x7 continuous operation, NAS compatible, RAID ready
- Dimensions (WxDxH)
- 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm
- Weight
- 715 g
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5-year warranty
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Product Features
Robust performance
Equipped with a 256 MB buffer size and an internal data rate of 267 MBps, this hard drive ensures swift and reliable data access and transfer, making it suitable for data center environments that demand efficiency.
Designed for durability
With an impressive MTBF of 2,000,000 hours and support for 600,000 load/unload cycles, this hard drive is built to withstand continuous operation, ensuring long-term reliability and stability.
Optimized for data centers
Featuring 24x7 continuous operation capability and advanced technologies like Rotational Vibration (RV) compensation, Dual Stage Actuator (DSA), and NAS compatibility, this hard drive is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of data center applications.
Energy efficient
This hard drive optimizes power consumption with just 8 W during operation and 6. 7 W in idle mode, making it an energy-efficient choice for data centers looking to reduce their power usage.
High-capacity storage
Offering an 8 TB capacity, this hard drive provides ample space for large-scale storage needs, making it a suitable choice for data centers requiring extensive data storage capabilities.
Specifications
General
- Buffer Size
- 256 MB
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Weight
- 715 g
- Width
- 101.6 mm
- Depth
- 147 mm
- Height
- 26.1 mm
- Capacity
- 8 TB
- Device Type
- Hard drive - internal
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Features
- Advanced format 512e, non-volatile cache, Dual Stage Actuator (DSA), Rotational Vibration (RV) compensation technology, Conventional magnetic recording (CMR), 24x7 continuous operation, NAS compatible, RAID ready
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support
- Limited warranty - 5 years
Miscellaneous
- Compliant Standards
- BSMI, ICES-003, NMB-003, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB Scheme, TUV, UL, Directive 2015/863, EU Directive 2011/65/EU
Power
- Power Consumption
- 8 watt (operating), 6.7 watt (idle)
Environmental Parameters
- Max Operating Temperature
- 60 °C
- Min Operating Temperature
- 5 °C
- Max Storage Temperature
- 70 °C
- Min Storage Temperature
- -40 °C
- Shock Tolerance (operating)
- 70 g @ 2 ms
- Shock Tolerance (non-operating)
- 300 g @ 2 ms
- Vibration Tolerance (operating)
- 0.67 g @ 5-500 Hz
- Vibration Tolerance (non-operating)
- 1.04 g @ 2-200 Hz
Performance
- Spindle Speed
- 7200 rpm
- Drive Class
- Data Centre
- Drive Transfer Rate
- 600 MBps (external)
- Internal Data Rate
- 267 MBps
- Average Latency
- 4.16 ms
Connections & Expansion
- Compatible Bay
- 3.5"
- Interfaces
- 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
Reliability
- Non-Recoverable Errors
- 1 per 10^15
- 24x7 Operation
- Yes
- Load / Unload Cycles
- 600,000
- MTBF
- 2,000,000 hours

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