Description
Dell 12TB SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise HDD (P/N 09HXK6, HUH721212AL5200). 7200RPM, 3.5" form factor, enterprise-class storage for servers, NAS & data centers.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell EMC (Manufactured by Western Digital) |
| Model | HUH721212AL5200 |
| Part Number (P/N) | 09HXK6 |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Block Size | 512e |
| Voltage / Amps | +5V 0.87A, +12V 0.73A |
| Product Line | Ultrastar DC HC520 |
| Firmware | LHC9C0 |
| Advanced Format | Yes (AF) |
| Country of Manufacture | Thailand |
| Date of Manufacture | March 2021 |
| Certifications | CE, UKCA, TÜV, RoHS, UL, Advanced Format (AF) |
Product Features
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Massive 12TB capacity for enterprise-class storage.
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SAS 12Gb/s interface ensures maximum data throughput.
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Enterprise-class reliability with Dell certification.
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Optimized for 24/7 heavy workloads in servers and data centers.
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Built on Ultrastar DC HC520 technology for durability and stability.
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7200 RPM spindle speed balances performance and efficiency.
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Designed for scalable storage arrays, NAS, and SAN deployments.
General Product Information
The Dell EMC 12TB 3.5" SAS HDD (P/N 09HXK6, Model HUH721212AL5200) is an enterprise-grade hard drive built for data-intensive environments. With a storage capacity of 12TB, this HDD is engineered for large-scale deployments such as data centers, enterprise storage arrays, and cloud environments.
Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, it delivers superior transfer rates and reliability over SATA, making it ideal for mission-critical applications. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 512e sector format, it offers fast data access while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of enterprise systems.
Built on Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC520 technology, this drive is optimized for 24/7 operation, offering high endurance and reliability. Certified by Dell EMC, it integrates seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers, storage arrays, and enterprise infrastructures.
Whether for virtualization, large-scale backup, cloud storage, or media archiving, this Dell 12TB SAS HDD provides the scalability and dependability enterprises demand.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell EMC |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Model | HUH721212AL5200 |
| Part Number | 09HXK6 |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Block Size | 512e |
| Advanced Format | Yes |
| Voltage | +5V 0.87A / +12V 0.73A |
| Product Line | Ultrastar DC HC520 |
| Firmware | LHC9C0 |
| Origin | Thailand |
| Date of Manufacture | March 2021 |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge servers (R740, R640, R730, R720, etc.)
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Dell EMC storage arrays (Unity, EqualLogic, Compellent)
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Enterprise NAS & SAN systems with SAS backplanes
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Compatible with OS environments: Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESXi, FreeNAS/TrueNAS
Ideal Use Cases
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Data centers and enterprise storage solutions
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Cloud storage & virtualization environments
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High-performance computing clusters
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Enterprise NAS/SAN storage expansion
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Large-scale media archiving & backup solutions
Comparison Angle
Compared to consumer SATA drives, the Dell 12TB SAS Ultrastar HC520 offers faster transfer rates, enterprise durability, and 24/7 uptime support. Its SAS 12Gb/s interface provides superior scalability and reliability, making it ideal for business-critical applications.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell 8TB SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise HDD (for mid-range storage)
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Dell 14TB SAS Enterprise HDD (for higher capacity)
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Enterprise SSDs for caching and hybrid storage setups
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Dell PowerEdge hot-swap caddies for SAS drives