HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE4U60-24 Drive Enclosure - 12Gb/s SAS Host Interface - 4U Rack-mountable

The HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE4U60-24 Drive Enclosure represents a purpose-built solution for enterprises that demand dense, shared storage with flexible deployment options. Engineered to address the evolving needs of large-scale data centers, storage OEMs, cloud service providers, and resellers, this enclosure is designed to support the Ultrastar Data60 Hybrid Storage Platform. It provides the scalability and versatility required to build reliable, high-performance storage infrastructures that can accommodate a wide range of workloads—from high-throughput databases and analytics to large-scale backups and rapid data archiving. The platform emphasizes the ability to tailor HDD and SSD configurations to balance capacity, performance, and total cost of ownership, making it a compelling choice for organizations pursuing efficient, shared storage across multi-host environments.

• High-capacity, enterprise-ready design: Built to meet the demanding storage requirements of modern data centers, this enclosure is engineered to deliver dense storage capacity in a single 4U rack-mountable chassis, enabling data centers to maximize rack space while minimizing footprint.
• 12Gb/s SAS host interface for swift data movement: The 12Gb/s SAS host interface enables fast, reliable data transfer between the enclosure and host controllers, supporting demanding workloads with reduced latency and improved I/O throughput.
• Hybrid storage flexibility: The Ultrastar Data60 Hybrid Storage Platform provides the flexibility to specify HDD and SSD configurations, empowering IT teams to optimize performance and capacity to meet diverse application requirements.
• Shared storage designed for scale-out environments: This enclosure is purpose-built for dense, shared storage deployments, enabling multiple servers or storage controllers to access a common pool of disks with high reliability and resiliency.
• Targeted for enterprise ecosystems: Designed to satisfy the needs of large enterprises, storage OEMs, cloud service providers, and resellers/integrators who require scalable, future-proof storage solutions integrated into existing infrastructure.

Technical Details of HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE4U60-24 Drive Enclosure

• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS host interface for fast data transfer between the enclosure and host systems.
• Form factor: 4U rack-mountable enclosure designed to deliver high-density storage within standard data center racks.
• Storage platform: Ultrastar Data60 Hybrid Storage Platform, offering flexibility to mix HDD and SSD configurations for optimal performance and capacity.
• Intended use: Enterprise-grade storage for large-scale deployments, including data centers, OEM deployments, cloud services, and integrator projects.
• Drive support concept: Supports dense HDDs and SSD options as part of a hybrid storage strategy to balance throughput, latency, and capacity.
• Management philosophy: Built to integrate into robust data-center environments with a focus on reliability, scalability, and ease of integration with existing storage controllers and management tooling.

how to install HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE4U60-24 Drive Enclosure

• Plan your rack placement and prepare appropriate rails and mounting hardware. Ensure the rack has adequate cooling, power, and cable management to support sustained operation of a 4U enclosure.
• Mount the enclosure securely in the rack using standard 19-inch rack rails. Verify that the chassis is level and firmly fastened to prevent vibration that can affect drive performance and reliability.
• Connect the SAS host interface cables from the enclosure to your storage controller or host bus adapter (HBA). Use high-quality, properly rated cables and secure the connections to prevent accidental unplugging during maintenance or vibration in the data center.
• Provide a stable power connection according to your facility requirements. Use redundant power supplies if the enclosure supports them, and verify that power cords are rated for the environment and system load.
• Power up the enclosure and the associated host controllers. Confirm that the enclosure is detected by the storage controller. Enter any required management or RAID controller configuration utilities to initialize the storage pool and define the desired redundancy, parity, or striping schemes.
• Initialize and scan the drives, then create storage volumes or pools as needed. If you are deploying a hybrid HDD/SSD configuration, configure tiering policies or caching strategies as supported by your software-defined storage or storage management platform.
• Document cabling layouts, IPs or management accounts if the enclosure is integrated into a larger storage network. Regularly monitor enclosure health metrics and set up alerting to detect drive failures, temperature anomalies, or power fluctuations.
• Validate performance with representative workloads, ensuring that the installed configuration meets the expected throughput, IOPS, and latency targets for your applications.

Frequently asked questions

• What is the HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE4U60-24 Drive Enclosure? It is a 4U rack-mountable storage enclosure designed for enterprise-grade, dense, shared storage, built around the Ultrastar Data60 Hybrid Storage Platform with a 12Gb/s SAS host interface to support HDD and SSD configurations.
• What workloads is it best suited for? It is well-suited for large-scale data centers, cloud service provider environments, storage OEM deployments, and integrator projects that require scalable, shared storage with flexible HDD/SSD options.
• Can I mix HDD and SSD drives in this enclosure? Yes. The Ultrastar Data60 Hybrid Storage Platform provides flexibility to specify HDD and SSD configurations to optimize for capacity, performance, and cost efficiency depending on workload needs.
• What kind of management or monitoring is supported? Enclosures in enterprise ecosystems typically integrate with standard storage controllers and monitoring tools used in data centers. Look to your controller software for health, temperature, and drive-failure alerts and for provisioning storage pools and redundancy settings.
• Is this enclosure compatible with existing 12Gb/s SAS infrastructure? It is designed to work within 12Gb/s SAS environments, interfacing with compatible host controllers and SAS backplanes as part of a broader storage architecture.
• What is the benefit of a 4U form factor? The 4U footprint provides enhanced dense storage capacity while accommodating multiple backplanes and efficient cooling, helping data centers maximize rack utilization without sacrificing performance or reliability.
• Who should consider the Ultrastar Data60 SE4U60-24? Enterprises seeking scalable, shared storage with flexible HDD/SSD configurations, storage OEMs building large-scale storage solutions, cloud providers requiring densified data center footprints, and resellers/integrators delivering enterprise-grade storage architectures.