WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: 0F63145 | Part #: 0F63145 | MPN: WUH722828AL
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About the WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD
At 4.2W idle and 6.4W during active read/write operations, the WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD (part number WUH722828AL) delivers exceptional power efficiency for dense storage environments where wattage directly impacts total cost of ownership. This Western Digital enterprise-class drive combines 28TB formatted capacity with Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology to maximize density per 3.5-inch form factor. Built on a helium-filled HelioSeal enclosure with 10 platters spinning at 7,200 RPM, the HC680 achieves 512MB cache buffering over a SATA 6Gb/s interface. The drive measures 26.1mm in height and supports both 512e and 4Kn selectable sector sizes, enabling seamless integration into mixed legacy and modern storage architectures.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams standardizing on Western Digital hardware will appreciate the HC680's reliability metrics: a 0.35% annualized failure rate, 2,500,000-hour mean time between failures, and 180TB annual workload rating that aligns with demanding surveillance, archival, and hyperscale datacenter deployments. Rotational vibration sensors minimize mechanical stress in multi-drive JBOD configurations, while the wide operating temperature range of 5°C to 60°C accommodates both climate-controlled facilities and edge environments. The combination of high capacity, low power draw, and proven enterprise-grade durability positions this 28TB model as a strategic option for organizations seeking to reduce per-terabyte power and footprint costs without sacrificing performance or uptime.
Omnixon Global stocks the WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB (WUH722828AL) for immediate enterprise deployment across the UAE and regional markets. For volume pricing, technical specifications confirmation, and delivery timelines, submit your request for quotation through Omnixon Global today.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | 0F63145 |
| Part Number | 0F63145 |
| MPN | WUH722828AL |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 28TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0F63145 |
| Model | WD Ultrastar DC HC680 |
| Formatted Capacity | 28TB |
| Recording Technology | Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Cache Buffer | 512MB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Height (Z-height) | 26.1mm |
| Platters | 10 |
| Enclosure Gas | Helium (HelioSeal) |
| Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) | 0.35% |
| Workload Rate (per year) | 180TB/yr |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 2,500,000 hours |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C |
| Power Consumption (Active, Read/Write) | 6.4W (typical) |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4.2W (typical) |
| Vibration Compensation | Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors |
| Sector Size | 512e / 4Kn selectable |
| Drive Shock (Operating) | 30G, 2ms |
| Drive Shock (Non-Operating) | 250G, 2ms |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD
What does the WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD do?
At 28TB, the WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD?
Key specifications for the WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD: capacity 28TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; product name WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD; brand Western Digital; category Hard Drive (HDD); capacity 28TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number 0F63145. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Ultrastar DC HC680 28TB Enterprise HDD uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5" form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.