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MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MaxDigitalData (MD6000GSA12872E) 6TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive (Enterprise Grade) - 3 Years Warranty (Renewed)
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MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MaxDigitalData (MD6000GSA12872E) 6TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive (Enterprise Grade) - 3 Years Warranty (Renewed)

Bottom line: The MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MaxDigitalData: 6TB capacity at 189.88 in a single 3.5-inch bay, no multi-drive array needed; main trade-off: renewed unit, not factory-new: prior runtime hours are unknown.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 6TB capacity at 189.88 in a single 3.5-inch bay, no multi-drive array needed
  • ✓ 7200 RPM with 128MB cache keeps NAS and DVR write streams from stalling
  • ✓ MTBF rated 2.0M hours with a 0.44% annual failure rate for 24x7 duty
  • ✓ SATA 6.0Gb/s interface drops into any desktop PC, Mac, or RAID backplane
  • ✓ Three-year warranty on a renewed drive, longer than most refurb storage

Cons

  • ✗ Renewed unit, not factory-new: prior runtime hours are unknown
  • ✗ Bare drive only, no mounting screws, SATA cable, or caddy in the box
  • ✗ Requires manual formatting before the system will detect it
  • ✗ MDD is an aggregator brand, so the underlying drive model can vary by batch

Manufacturer description

Supporting the industry's best response times for an 6TB a nearline drive, the MDD 3.5 HDD enables the fastest data transfers thanks to our comprehensive advanced caching technology.Meet your storage workload requirements in the most efficient and cost-effective data center footprint available on the market.When building maximum density server and storage solutions with the 6TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD, you can rest easy knowing that your storage infrastructure can scale to meet your growing capacity needs, while offering your users a consistent and predictable response rate. Built to…

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MaxDigitalData (MD6000GSA12872E) 6TB 7200RPM… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Amazon Renewed's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for PC & gaming hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • HIGH-DENSITY STORAGE - 6TB hard disk drive designed for Hyperscale applications/cloud data centers solutions requiring maximum storage efficiency. 3.5-inch form factor for space-constrained data centers. FAST DATA ACCESS - 6Gb/s SATA for high data integrity, scalability and fast data access.
  • HIGHEST-RELIABILITY - The industry’s highest-reliability 7200-RPM drive, designed for 24×7 operation with MTBF of 2.0M hours and AFR of 0.44%.
  • Bare Drive Only, Single Pack, (No Screws, Cables or Accessories included) -Friendly Reminder- Please FORMAT HDD on system in order to be detected/shows on system.
  • Works for Desktop PC/Mac, RAID System, NAS Network Storage, CCTV DVR, Surveillance System

Full Specifications

BrandMDD MAXDIGITALDATA
ColorSilver
Model NameMD6000GSA12872E/3YR
Unit Count1 Count
Form Factor3.5-inch
Media Speed500.0 megabytes_per-second
Model NumberMD6000GSA12872E/3YR
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Hard-Drive Size6 TB
Mfr Part NumberMD6000GSA12872E/3YR
Special FeatureBackward Compatible
Hardware PlatformMac, PC
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialGlass
Additional FeaturesBackward Compatible
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA-600
Warranty Description3 years warranty from reseller
Hard Disk DescriptionMechanical Hard Disk

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