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MaxDigitalData 6TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive for NAS Network Storage (MD6000GSA12872NAS) - 3 Years Warranty (Renewed)
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MaxDigitalData 6TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive

Bottom line: The MaxDigitalData 6TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal: 6TB capacity at 7200RPM, faster than most 5400RPM NAS drives; main trade-off: renewed unit, not factory-new, so prior runtime hours are unknown.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 6TB capacity at 7200RPM, faster than most 5400RPM NAS drives
  • ✓ 128MB cache buffers sustained multi-user file transfers
  • ✓ SATA 6.0Gb/s interface works in any standard 3.5-inch bay
  • ✓ Backed by a 3-year warranty, long for a renewed drive

Cons

  • ✗ Renewed unit, not factory-new, so prior runtime hours are unknown
  • ✗ Bare drive only, no screws, SATA cables, or mounting rails
  • ✗ Requires formatting before the system will detect it
  • ✗ Listing text contradicts itself, citing 8TB alongside the 6TB SKU

Manufacturer description

MaxDigitalData (MD6000GSA12872NAS) 6TB 128MB Cache 7200RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive for NAS Network Attached Storage. Purpose built for NAS solution, It is perfect for teams needing to save more data and work faster. Designed for up to 8 bays NAS and featuring 8TB and speeds of up to 200MB/s, these internal hard drives are specifically built for less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and lower power consumption.Ideal solution for NAS System (Network Attached Storage)Store more and work faster with a…

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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.
  • Ideal solution for NAS System (Network Attached Storage). Store more and work faster with a NAS-optimized hard drive providing ultra-high capacity 8TB and cache of up to 128MB
  • 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 NameMD6000GSA12872NAS
Read Speed200 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor3.5-inch
Media Speed200.0 megabytes_per-second
Model NumberMD6000GSA12872NAS
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Built-In MediaHard Drive
Hard-Drive Size6 TB
Mfr Part NumberMD6000GSA12872NAS
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware PlatformMac, PC
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA-600
Full listing titleMaxDigitalData 6TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive for NAS Network Storage (MD6000GSA12872NAS) - 3 Years Warranty (Renewed)

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