HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P05 Drive Enclosure - 12Gb/s SAS, 4U Rack-Mountable

The HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P05 Drive Enclosure is the cornerstone for high-density, enterprise-grade storage deployments. Built to meet the rigorous demands of data centers, cloud service providers, and large-scale workloads, this 4U rack-mountable enclosure delivers outstanding scalability, reliability, and efficiency. It is designed to house a full 60-bay array of 3.5-inch drives behind a robust, high-performance SAS backplane, enabling you to consolidate storage infrastructure without sacrificing access or performance. With a 12Gb/s SAS host interface, it offers the throughput required for demanding analytics, backups, virtualization, and petabyte-scale archives. This enclosure is the ideal companion for Ultrastar storage ecosystems, enabling seamless growth as data requirements evolve.

• High-density architecture: 60 hot-swappable 3.5-inch drive bays in a compact 4U chassis for maximum capacity in a standard data-center footprint.
• 12Gb/s SAS backplane and host interface: Delivers consistent, high-throughput data transfer to supported servers and storage controllers for demanding workloads.
• Redundant power and cooling: Dual hot-swappable power supplies and hot-swappable cooling fans provide high availability and minimized downtime in mission-critical environments.
• Tool-less drive trays and front-serviceability: Simplifies drive maintenance, upgrades, and replacements, helping to reduce maintenance windows and operational costs.
• Seamless integration with Ultrastar ecosystems: Optimized for compatibility with HGST Ultrastar storage solutions, ensuring streamlined management and reliable performance across your storage plane.

Techncial Details of HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P05 Drive Enclosure

• Form factor: 4U rack-mountable enclosure for standard 19-inch racks
• Drive bays: Up to 60 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable drive bays (SAS/SATA enterprise drives commonly supported)
• Backplane: 12Gb/s SAS backplane designed for high-throughput enterprise workloads
• Host interface: 12Gb/s SAS host interface for direct connection to servers or storage controllers
• Power: Redundant hot-swappable power supplies to ensure continuous operation
• Cooling: Redundant hot-swappable cooling fans for reliable thermal management
• Serviceability: Front-access, tool-less drive trays for quick maintenance and upgrades
• Management: Designed to integrate with Ultrastar storage management workflows and common enterprise monitoring practices
• Compatibility: Optimized to work within HGST Ultrastar data-center ecosystems while remaining flexible for enterprise environments

how to install HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P05 Drive Enclosure

• Plan your rack placement in a standard 19-inch rack, ensuring adequate clearance for airflow and cable management.
• Install the enclosure into the rack using provided rails or mounting hardware, securing it firmly to prevent vibration and ensure proper door alignment.
• Connect the 12Gb/s SAS host interface cables from the enclosure to a compatible server or storage controller, following your vendor’s cabling guidance for optimal signal integrity.
• Attach the redundant power supplies and connect the power cords to a suitable electrical source, verifying both supplies power on as part of the initial post-install checks.
• Load drives into the front-accessible trays (or replace existing drives if upgrading) and secure each tray. Use the enclosure’s management interface or host-side storage management software to verify drive detected status and health metrics.
• Power on the system and monitor the enclosure indicators for any fault conditions. Update firmware as recommended by HGST to ensure compatibility and reliability with your drives and storage controllers.
• Configure host-side storage topology, zoning, and any required RAID or JBOD settings in your storage controller UI, ensuring the Data60 SE is fully integrated into your storage ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the main purpose of the HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P05 Drive Enclosure? A: It provides a dense, scalable storage expansion solution for data centers, enabling massive capacity in a 4U chassis with enterprise-grade reliability and performance.
• Q: How many drives does it support, and what drive sizes are typical? A: It supports up to 60 hot-swappable 3.5-inch drives, typically SAS or SATA enterprise drives for robust performance and capacity.
• Q: What interface connects to servers? A: It uses a 12Gb/s SAS host interface to deliver high-throughput data access to servers or storage controllers.
• Q: Is the enclosure designed for continuous operation? A: Yes, with redundant hot-swappable power supplies and fans to maximize availability in demanding environments.
• Q: Can I integrate it with HGST Ultrastar storage ecosystems? A: Yes, the Data60 SE is designed to work within Ultrastar storage architectures, ensuring compatibility and streamlined management with Ultrastar drives and controllers.