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Silver rectangular desktop drive with USB-C port

Western Digital

Western Digital SDPHF1A-012T-NBAAD 12 TB external hard drive

SKU CH-E4A7-C30RK MPN SDPHF1A-012T-NBAAD

12 TB desktop external hard drive with 7200 RPM speed and 250 MB/s transfer rate over USB 3.2 Gen 2

  • RPM7200 RPM
  • 12 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM Ultrastar drive delivers 250 MB/s read and write speeds
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface provides 10 Gbps bandwidth
  • Stackable all-aluminium enclosure with anchor points for production gear
  • Adjustable LED brightness with off, default and bright modes

12 TB Desktop External Hard Drive

The Western Digital SDPHF1A-012T-NBAAD is a 12 TB desktop external hard drive built around a 7200 RPM enterprise-class Ultrastar mechanism. It targets creative professionals and power users who need high-capacity, single-volume storage for media libraries, project archives or local backups. The drive connects via USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and delivers sequential speeds up to 250 MB/s.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Host Requirement

Before ordering, confirm that your computer provides a USB-C port capable of 10 Gbps signalling to achieve the rated transfer rate. The drive requires an external power adapter, so a free mains socket is also necessary. It ships formatted for macOS; Windows users will need to reformat the volume to NTFS or exFAT for full compatibility.

Sustained Throughput With Active Cooling

The all-aluminium enclosure acts as a heatsink, allowing the 7200 RPM drive to maintain its 250 MB/s read and write rate across long ingest or export sessions without throttling. Three selectable LED brightness modes let you dim or disable the status light in dark editing suites. Anchor points on the chassis secure the unit to DIT carts or production rigs for vibration-resistant operation.

Highlights

  • 12 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM Ultrastar drive delivers 250 MB/s read and write speeds
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C interface provides 10 Gbps bandwidth
  • Stackable all-aluminium enclosure with anchor points for production gear
  • Adjustable LED brightness with off, default and bright modes

Specifications

BrandWD
RPM7200 RPM
Shipping weight1.86 kg
Package size305 × 221 × 117 mm

Questions about this item

Does the box include a power supply and a USB-C cable, or must they be purchased separately?

The drive ships with an external power adapter and a USB-C cable for the 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection, so no extra cables are required.

Is the 12 TB capacity the only option in this G-DRIVE line, or are smaller sizes available?

This specific model is the 12 TB version; other capacities are sold under different part numbers.

Will the quoted 250 MB/s read speed be reached on a standard USB 3.2 Gen 2 port?

Yes, the 250 MB/s maximum read rate is specified for the 10 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2 interface when the host port supports the same generation.

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