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MDD HGST He10 (HUH721010ALE601) 10TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive (Renewed)
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MDD HGST He10 (HUH721010ALE601) 10TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive (Renewed)

Bottom line: The MDD HGST He10: 10TB capacity at 7200RPM for NAS, RAID, and 24/7 server workloads; main trade-off: renewed drive with roughly 5 years of prior datacenter runtime.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 10TB capacity at 7200RPM for NAS, RAID, and 24/7 server workloads
  • ✓ Helium-sealed HGST He10 with 2.5M-hour MTBF enterprise rating
  • ✓ 128MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface for sustained throughput
  • ✓ Data wiped to DoD standard and passed HGST factory diagnostics

Cons

  • ✗ Renewed drive with roughly 5 years of prior datacenter runtime
  • ✗ Bare drive only — no screws, cables, or mounting accessories
  • ✗ Must be formatted before the system will detect it
  • ✗ Enterprise 7200RPM drives run louder and hotter than desktop HDDs

Manufacturer description

NOTE: These HDD is used by Datacenter Servers for about 5 Years period. HDD was refurbished and data wiped with DoD standard. It's fully tested & passed factory diagnose software test. Since this is heavy duty enterprise HDD with a 2.5M-hour MTBF rating. We are confidence that to honor another 5 Years Warranty for these hard drives. Buy with confidence & worry free!HE10 10TB HARD DRIVE delivers the world’s first hermetically sealed, helium hard drive, the He10 for massive scale-out environments. Why does helium make a difference? Helium has only one-seventh the density of air. Replacing air…

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SpecPicks scored MDD HGST He10 (HUH721010ALE601) 10TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Amazon Renewed's external storage 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 external storage 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

  • NOTE: These HDD is used by Datacenter Servers for about 5 Years period. HDD was refurbished and data wiped with DoD standard. It's fully tested & passed HGST factory diagnose software test. Since this is heavy duty enterprise HDD with a 2.5M-hour MTBF rating.
  • 10TB, 128MB Cache, 7200RPM, SATA 6.0Gb/s - Designed for 24/7/365 Heavy Duty, 2.5M-hour MTBF
  • Works for Any SATA Server, NAS (network storage), RAID, PC/Mac, CCTV DVR, Surveillance System, CCTV DVR
  • 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.

Full Specifications

BrandMDD MAXDIGITALDATA
ColorSilver
Model NameHUH721010ALE601
Form Factor3.5-inch
Model NumberHUH721010ALE601-MDD
CompatibilityPC, Mac
Built-In MediaMDD - HGST 10TB Hard Drive (Bare Drive, Single Pack), Warranty Card (5 Year)
Hard-Drive Size10 TB
Mfr Part NumberHUH721010ALE601-MDD
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA-600
Warranty Description5 Years Warranty from Reseller
Hard Disk DescriptionMechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 inches

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