HGST
HGST Ultrastar C15K600 HUC156060CSS204 600GB 15030 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
Enterprise 2.5" SAS drive delivers 600GB at 15030 RPM with 128MB cache for Tier 0/1 workloads
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
- Capacity600GB
- Cache128MB
- Average Seek Time2.9ms
- Average Write Time3.1ms
Options SAS 512N SE
- SAS 512N ISE
- SAS 512N SE
Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.
- 15,030 RPM delivers Tier 0/1 application performance
- 128 MB cache buffer manages data efficiency
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves more data quickly
- 5-inch form factor fits dense server deployments
- 9 ms average seek time speeds random access
Enterprise 15K SAS drive
The HGST Ultrastar C15K600 is a 600GB 2.5-inch hard drive spinning at 15030 RPM with a SAS 12Gb/s interface and 128MB cache. It targets Tier 0 and Tier 1 applications that demand the lowest latency and highest random transaction rates in enterprise servers and storage arrays. Average seek time is 2.9ms and average latency is below 2.0ms.
Compatibility checks
Verify that your system provides a SAS 12Gb/s backplane or controller and a 2.5-inch bay accepting a 14.8mm drive height. The drive uses a 512N sector format and draws power from the SAS connector; no separate power cable is required. Confirm firmware and HBA driver support for 12Gb/s operation before installation.
Bare-drive impact
The unit ships as a bare drive without rails, cables, mounting screws or software utilities. You must supply a compatible drive carrier or caddy for your server chassis and any encryption management tools if you plan to use the available ISE, TCG-SED or FIPS 140-2 certified TCG-SED security models.
Highlights
- 15,030 RPM delivers Tier 0/1 application performance
- 128 MB cache buffer manages data efficiency
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves more data quickly
- 5-inch form factor fits dense server deployments
- 9 ms average seek time speeds random access
Specifications
| Brand | HGST |
|---|---|
| Series | Ultrastar C15K600 |
| Model | HUC156060CSS204 (0B30356) |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Capacity | 600GB |
| Cache | 128MB |
| Average Seek Time | 2.9ms |
| Average Write Time | 3.1ms |
| Average Latency | <2.0ms |
| RPM | 15030 RPM |
| Features | 15,000 RPM performance for Tier 0/1 applications Capacities up to 600GB Industry-leading 12Gb/s SAS moves more data quickly and reliably Compared to 15K 3.5-inch HDDs: - 2.5X faster random write performance - 14% faster random read performance - 38% faster sequential performance - 54% lower active and idle power - 70% smaller footprint 2M hours MTBF rating 128MB cache buffer manages data efficiency Security & encryption models including ISE, TCG-SED & FIPS 140-2 certified TCG-SED Applications/Environments - High Performance Computing (HPC) & other high-performance, mission-critical a |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 14.8mm |
| Width (maximum) | 70.1mm |
| Length (maximum) | 100.45mm |
| Options | SAS 512N SE |
Questions about this item
Does the bare drive include mounting hardware or cables, or must they be purchased separately?
The drive ships as a bare unit only; mounting brackets, screws and SAS data/power cables are not included and must be sourced separately.
Should I choose the 512N SE option or another capacity for this 600GB model?
This listing is the single 600GB capacity with 512-byte native sectors; no other capacity or sector-size variant is offered for this part number.
How does the 15030 RPM spindle speed affect real-world latency and seek performance?
The 15030 RPM rotation yields an average latency below 2.0ms and average seek times of 2.9ms read and 3.1ms write, delivering the low-latency response expected in Tier 0/1 enterprise workloads.
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