Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC310 HUS726T4TALA6L4 4 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

Discover a premier enterprise-grade storage solution designed to meet the demanding needs of modern data centers, cloud infrastructures, and business-critical workloads. The Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC310 HUS726T4TALA6L4 4 TB hard drive delivers robust reliability, scalable performance, and efficient operation for continuous uptime. Built for high-availability environments, this 3.5-inch internal SATA drive blends high-capacity storage with sustained throughput, helping organizations consolidate data, accelerate analytics, and optimize data-intensive applications with confidence.

• Unparalleled reliability for data centers: Engineered to meet enterprise SLAs, the Ultrastar HC310 combines proven firmware, advanced error correction, and WD’s quality standards to minimize unplanned downtime and maximize data integrity across demanding workloads.
• Consistent performance under load: With 7200 RPM rotational speed and a sizable cache, this drive maintains steady throughput during peak access patterns, supporting virtualization, database operations, backups, and log-heavy applications without bottlenecks.
• High-capacity, future-ready storage: At 4 TB per drive, you gain substantial headroom for growing datasets, large-scale backups, and archival solutions while simplifying capacity planning and management across server racks or storage arrays.
• Efficient power and cooling for data centers: Designed with energy-conscious operation in mind, the DC HC310 minimizes power draw during active and idle states, helping reduce total cost of ownership in dense server environments and hyperscale deployments.
• Easy integration with enterprise ecosystems: This internal 3.5-inch SATA drive is compatible with a wide range of servers, storage arrays, and NAS/SAN configurations, enabling straightforward upgrades or expansions in existing infrastructures.

Technical Details of Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC310 HUS726T4TALA6L4 4 TB Hard Drive

• Capacity: 4 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard drive
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Rotation Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 256 MB
• Sequential Read/Write: Up to around 250 MB/s sustained transfer rate
• Reliability: MTBF rated hours designed for data-center environments
• Workload Rating: Enterprise-class workload support suitable for continuous operation
• Warranty: 5-year limited warranty
• Applications: Data centers, enterprise servers, virtualization, database storage, NAS/SAN environments, backup and archival systems

how to install Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC310 HUS726T4TALA6L4 4 TB Hard Drive

To install this drive into a compatible server, storage array, or workstation chassis, follow these general steps to ensure proper seating, connection, and readiness for operation:

• Power down the system and disconnect from all power sources to prevent electrical damage during installation.
• Open the chassis or drive bay enclosure according to your hardware manufacturer’s guidelines, ensuring you have a clean, static-free workspace.
• Insert the Ultrastar DC HC310 into an available 3.5-inch drive bay, aligning connectors with the backplane or mounting bracket, and secure it with the appropriate screws or tool-less retention mechanism.
• Connect the SATA data cable and power cable to the drive, ensuring solid, secure connections. If your system uses a backplane, verify that the backplane is properly seated and powered.
• Power on the server and enter the system BIOS or UEFI to confirm that the new drive is detected. If using a RAID controller, initialize the drive as part of the appropriate array or create a standalone volume as needed.
• In the operating system, perform a basic disk initialization, create volumes or logical drives, and run any necessary health checks (SMART monitoring, vendor tools) to verify drive health before placing it into active service.
• Configure any enterprise features such as RAID, hot spare pools, or data-protection settings, and schedule regular monitoring and firmware updates to maintain peak reliability.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of this drive? A: The Ultrastar DC HC310 HUS726T4TALA6L4 provides 4 TB of usable storage capacity for enterprise deployments.
• Q: What interface does it use? A: It uses a SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600) interface, suitable for a wide range of servers, NAS/SAN systems, and storage arrays.
• Q: Is this drive suitable for data centers and high-availability workloads? A: Yes. It is designed for enterprise environments with demanding workloads, continuous operation, and strict reliability requirements.
• Q: How long is the warranty? A: The drive comes with a 5-year limited warranty, reflecting WD’s commitment to durability and long-term support.
• Q: Can I use this drive in a NAS or SAN? A: Absolutely. The 3.5-inch SATA form factor and enterprise-grade build make it compatible with many NAS and SAN configurations, as well as traditional servers and storage arrays. Always verify compatibility with your specific chassis, backplane, and RAID controller before purchase.