HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P01 Drive Enclosure

The HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P01 Drive Enclosure is the cornerstone of high-density, enterprise-grade storage solutions. Built for large-scale deployments in data centers, cloud service providers, and storage OEM environments, this 4U rack-mountable chassis combines exceptional capacity, reliability, and performance. With 60 hot-swappable drive bays, a robust 12Gb/s SAS host interface, and enterprise-class cooling and management features, it’s designed to seamlessly scale storage infrastructure while delivering consistent, low-latency data access for mission-critical workloads. Whether you’re consolidating storage for virtualization, big data analytics, backup and archive, or scalable object storage, the Data60 SE is engineered to meet demanding service-level requirements and keep your operations online around the clock.

• Unparalleled scalability with 60 hot-swappable 3.5-inch drive bays within a compact 4U chassis, enabling dense, cost-effective storage expansion.
• High-throughput 12Gb/s SAS host interface delivers fast data movement between the enclosure and your storage controller, minimizing bottlenecks in I/O-heavy workloads.
• Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and an optimized cooling system provide 24/7 reliability and uptime for continuous operations in data centers and edge deployments.
• Enterprise-grade backplane and drive-tray design support seamless integration with Ultrastar drives and compatibility with leading RAID and storage controllers for flexible data protection and performance tuning.
• Designed for large-scale deployments with robust management, easy serviceability, rack-ready installation, and compatibility with common data center infrastructure standards.

Technical Details of HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P01 Drive Enclosure

• Model: HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P01
• Chassis type: 4U rack-mountable enclosure optimized for enterprise storage
• Drive bays: 60 x 3.5-inch hot-swappable drive bays for high-density storage expansion
• Host interface: 12Gb/s SAS for high-bandwidth connectivity to storage controllers
• Backplane: 60-bay hot-swappable backplane designed for reliable, scalable drive operation
• Power supply: Dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies to ensure continuous operation
• Cooling: Redundant cooling system with optimized airflow to maintain performance under heavy workloads
• Management: Enterprise-grade chassis design supports integration with standard management tools and RAID controllers
• Dimensions: 19-inch rack width, 4U height for standard data-center rack compatibility
• Applications: Ideal for data centers, cloud providers, storage OEMs, and high-density archival and backup environments

How to install HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P01 Drive Enclosure

Step 1: Prepare the rack and verify the installation location aligns with your data center's power and cooling provisions. Ensure the rack rails are securely mounted and accessible for drive tray servicing.

Step 2: Install the Data60 SE enclosure into the rack, aligning it with standard 19-inch rack rails. Tighten mounting hardware to ensure a stable, vibration-free chassis suitable for long-term operation.

Step 3: Connect the 12Gb/s SAS host interface cables from your storage controller or expander to the enclosure’s SAS connectors. Use high-quality, properly shielded cables to minimize signal degradation and impedance issues.

Step 4: Power on the enclosure by engaging the redundant hot-swappable power supplies. Confirm that both PSUs are delivering power and that the enclosure reports healthy status via your management interface or RAID controller.

Step 5: Open and configure the drive backplane and install your enterprise drives into the hot-swappable trays. Once inserted, the enclosure should be recognized by the storage controller. Create or extend your RAID volumes, perform parity initialization, and verify read/write performance across the 60 bays.

Step 6: Update firmware for the enclosure’s components and compatible drives as recommended by HGST/Western Digital guidelines to ensure optimal reliability, security, and compatibility with your data center environment.

Step 7: Establish monitoring and alerting through your preferred management tools. Set up temperature, fan speed, and power alerts to proactively manage the enclosure’s health and minimize downtime.

Frequently asked questions

Q: How many drives can be installed in the HGST Ultrastar Data60 SE-4U60-12P01 enclosure?

A: The enclosure provides 60 hot-swappable bays, enabling high-density storage capacity in a single 4U chassis.

Q: What type of interface connects this enclosure to a server or controller?

A: It uses a 12Gb/s SAS host interface for high-bandwidth data transfer between the enclosure and your storage controller, RAID card, or expanders.

Q: Are power supplies redundant, and can they be hot-swapped?

A: Yes. The Data60 SE enclosure includes dual redundant hot-swappable power supplies designed for continuous operation and easy replacement without powering down the system.

Q: Is this enclosure suitable for enterprise workloads and cloud-scale storage?

A: Absolutely. It’s engineered for enterprise reliability, high-density storage, and scalable deployments across data centers, cloud environments, and storage OEM configurations, with features that support heavy workload access and long-term data protection.

Q: What kind of cooling and airflow does it use?

A: The enclosure employs a robust cooling system with redundant fans and optimized airflow to maintain consistent temperatures, helping protect drives and sustain performance under sustained I/O loads.