Designed for large-scale data centers, cloud infrastructure, and mission-critical enterprise storage environments, the HGST Ultrastar He8 delivers exceptional capacity, efficiency, and reliability. Featuring an advanced HelioSeal® helium-filled design, this enterprise-class hard drive provides higher storage density, reduced power consumption, and improved long-term durability compared to traditional air-filled drives.
With 8TB of storage capacity, a 12Gb/s SAS interface, and enterprise-grade reliability ratings, the Ultrastar He8 is built to support demanding 24/7 workloads in data centers, storage arrays, backup systems, cloud platforms, and high-capacity enterprise environments.
Key Features
- 8TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
- 3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- SAS 12Gb/s Dual-Port Interface
- 7,200 RPM Rotational Speed
- 128MB Cache Buffer
- 4Kn Native Sector Format
- HelioSeal® Helium-Filled Architecture
- 24x7 Enterprise Duty Cycle
- 2 Million Hour MTBF Rating
- Optimized for cloud and data center deployments
Drive Specifications
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Manufacturer: HGST (Hitachi Global Storage Technologies / Western Digital)
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Series: Ultrastar He8
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Model Number: HUH728080AL4205
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Part Number: 0F25727
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Capacity: 8TB (8,000GB)
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Form Factor: 3.5-Inch LFF
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Interface: Dual-Port SAS 12Gb/s
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Sector Format: 4Kn (4096-byte Native)
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Drive Architecture: HelioSeal® 7-Platter Helium Design
Performance Specifications
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Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
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Cache Buffer: 128MB
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Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 205 MB/s
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Average Read Seek Time: 8.5 ms
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Average Write Seek Time: 9.0 ms
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Average Latency: 4.16 ms
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HGST Media Cache Technology for enhanced write performance
Enterprise Reliability
- 24x7 Enterprise Operation
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Workload Rating: Up to 550TB Per Year
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MTBF Rating: 2,000,000 Hours
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Unrecoverable Bit Error Rate: 1 in 1015 Bits Read
- Secure Erase Support
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Rebuild Assist Technology for improved RAID recovery performance
- Designed for large-scale, mission-critical storage environments
Advanced HelioSeal® Technology
The Ultrastar He8 utilizes HGST's innovative HelioSeal® technology, replacing air inside the drive with helium to reduce turbulence and mechanical resistance. This allows for greater platter density, lower operating temperatures, reduced vibration, and improved energy efficiency, making it ideal for high-density data center deployments.
Power & Efficiency
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Typical Operating Power: Approximately 7.4W
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Idle Power Consumption: Approximately 5.1W
- Up to 23% lower power consumption compared to previous-generation air-filled enterprise drives
- Optimized for energy-efficient storage scalability
Acoustic & Physical Specifications
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Idle Noise Level: 20 dB
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Operational Seek Noise: 36 dB
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Dimensions: 101.6mm x 147.0mm x 26.1mm
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Weight: Approximately 650g (1.43 lbs)
Ideal Applications
- Enterprise Storage Arrays
- Cloud Infrastructure Platforms
- Data Center Deployments
- Backup & Archival Systems
- Big Data Storage
- Virtualization Environments
- RAID Storage Systems
- High-Capacity NAS & SAN Solutions
Compatibility Notice
Important: This drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and requires a compatible SAS controller, server backplane, or storage array. It is not directly compatible with standard SATA-only desktop motherboards.
Why Choose the HGST Ultrastar He8?
Combining 8TB of capacity, enterprise-class reliability, dual-port SAS connectivity, and industry-leading HelioSeal® technology, the HGST Ultrastar He8 HUH728080AL4205 is a trusted solution for organizations seeking efficient, high-density storage. Its robust design, low power consumption, and exceptional workload rating make it an outstanding choice for modern data centers and mission-critical storage applications.
