Products of HGST
HGST: Enterprise Hard Drives & Storage Solutions for Servers and Data Centres
HGST – Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, now part of Western Digital – stands for enterprise-grade HDDs, SSDs and storage systems with the highest reliability for data centres, NAS systems and critical server infrastructures. Lieske Elektronik carries the HGST portfolio for B2B procurement, system integrators and data centre planners.
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2.5M
Hours MTTF (Helium)
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20+ TB
Enterprise HDD capacity
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SAS / SATA
Interfaces
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24/7
Continuous operation
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HGST – Enterprise Storage with Helium Technology and Datacenter DNAHGST (Hitachi Global Storage Technologies) was developed from Hitachi's hard drive business and acquired by Western Digital in 2012. As an independent brand within the WD group, HGST stands for particularly reliable enterprise storage solutions: from 3.5-inch datacenter HDDs and SAS enterprise hard drives to ultra-fast Ultrastar SSDs. HGST's most notable innovation is the helium-sealed hard drive: by using helium instead of air inside the enclosure, friction losses are reduced, enabling higher capacities, lower power consumption and reduced operating temperatures. The Ultrastar series covers HDDs exceeding 20 TB as well as enterprise SSDs for NVMe, SAS and SATA interfaces. Lieske Elektronik offers the HGST/WD Ultrastar portfolio for professional use in data centres, backup systems, storage arrays and NAS solutions – with consultation on capacity planning, interfaces and compatibility. |
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► HGST Ultrastar Product Families at a Glance
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★ Ultrastar DC HC Series – Helium HDDs for Data Centres
3.5-inch enterprise HDDs with helium sealing (HelioSeal): Ultrastar DC HC310 to HC670 with capacities from 4 TB to over 20 TB, SATA or SAS interface, 7,200 rpm, designed for 24/7 continuous operation and high workload requirements in data centres and storage arrays.
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★ Ultrastar DC HA Series – Application-Optimised HDDs
3.5-inch enterprise HDDs specifically for read-intensive applications and hyperscale environments. SAS and SATA versions with CMR and SMR recording technology for archiving, backup systems and cloud storage infrastructures.
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★ Ultrastar DC SN Series – NVMe SSDs for Maximum Performance
NVMe enterprise SSDs in U.2/U.3 form factor for the highest IOPS requirements in databases, OLTP and AI workloads. PCIe Gen 4 and Gen 5 versions for the latest server platforms, with end-to-end data path protection and power-loss protection.
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★ Ultrastar DC SS Series – SAS SSDs for Mixed Workloads
Enterprise SAS SSDs with 12 Gb/s SAS interface for dual-port high-availability environments. Optimised for mixed read/write workloads in storage area networks, VMware environments and critical enterprise applications.
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► Application Areas in Industry and Business
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⚡ Data Centres & Colocation
High-capacity datacenter HDDs for hyperscale and enterprise data centres: RAID-optimised, vibration-compensated, designed for dense server installations.
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⚡ NAS & Storage Systems
Enterprise HDDs and SSDs for multi-bay NAS systems, SAN arrays and iSCSI storage – high data density, low TCO and maximum fault tolerance.
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⚡ Servers & Virtualisation
Storage media for rack and blade servers: SAS/SATA HDDs for capacity-intensive workloads, NVMe SSDs for latency-sensitive database and VM environments.
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⚡ Backup & Archiving
High-capacity SMR HDDs for cost-effective backup targets and long-term archiving – significantly lower cost per TB than SSDs, optimised for sequential write access.
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⚡ Industrial & Embedded Systems
Robust 2.5-inch HDDs and SSDs for industrial applications: extended temperature ranges, vibration-resistant, for embedded storage in control systems and industrial computers.
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⚡ Video Surveillance Storage
Specially optimised drives for continuous video write operations in surveillance systems – low operating noise, high write endurance, optimised for DVR/NVR deployment.
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► Why HGST via Lieske?
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► HGST – Product Categories at Lieske
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► Frequently Asked Questions about HGST Storage Solutions
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What distinguishes HGST enterprise HDDs from standard desktop hard drives?
HGST enterprise HDDs from the Ultrastar DC HC series are designed for 24/7 continuous operation with workload rates up to 550 TB/year – standard desktop HDDs are specified for a maximum of 55 TB/year. Enterprise models additionally offer vibration compensation, higher MTTF values (up to 2.5 million hours), HelioSeal technology and RAID-optimised error correction.
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Which HGST hard drive is suitable for enterprise NAS systems?
For enterprise NAS systems, HGST Ultrastar DC HC models with SATA interface are recommended. These are specifically optimised for vibration-intensive multi-drive environments and offer particularly high capacity per bay with HelioSeal technology. For SAN environments with high-availability requirements, SAS versions with dual-port support are preferable.
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When should an HGST NVMe SSD be preferred over an HDD solution?
HGST Ultrastar NVMe SSDs are recommended wherever latency-sensitive workloads such as OLTP databases, in-memory applications or AI/ML inference are required. Despite lower speed, HDDs are significantly more economical for capacity-critical workloads – archiving, backup, video storage. A tiered storage approach is often optimal: NVMe for hot data, HDD for warm and cold storage.
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HGST Storage Solutions for Your Data Centre – Request a Quote
Our B2B team advises on capacity planning, RAID design and compatibility.
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Categories with products from HGST
- IT-Equipment ➤ Computer-Components ➤ Hard Drives ➤ SAS ( 1 )
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HGST 0B25168HGST 0B25168 Hitachi 6.3cm (2.5") 1.2TB SAS 6G HUC101212CSS600 10.10 intern bulk Lieske Part No.: 248681 Mfg Part No: 0B25168 |
399,70 EUR
 ≈ £333.35 | ≈ $446.46
Made to order · Delivery time approx. 20 workdaysinfo_outline
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HGST 0B27255Hitachi HGST Ultrastar C10K900 HUC109045CSS601 450 GB 6,3 cm ( 2,5 inch ) 63,5mm 10000rpm SAS-2 24/7 TCG 450GB, 10000 RPM, 3.8 ms, SAS-6Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, TCG Lieske Part No.: 22236509 Mfg Part No: 0B27255 |
194,78 EUR
≈ £162.45 | ≈ $217.57
Made to order · Delivery time approx. 20 workdaysinfo_outline
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HGST 0B28990Hitachi HGST Ultrastar C15K600 HUC156045CSS201 450 GB 6,3 cm ( 2,5 inch ) 63,5mm 15000rpm SAS-3 24/7 512n TCG 450GB, 15000 RPM, 3.1 ms, SAS-12Gb/s, 128 MB Cache, 512N TCG Lieske Part No.: 22236674 Mfg Part No: 0B28990 |
275,05 EUR
≈ £229.39 | ≈ $307.23
Made to order · Delivery time approx. 20 workdaysinfo_outline
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HGST 0B36039HGST 0B36039 WESTERN DIGITAL Ultrastar DC HC310 3.5inch 26.1MM 6000GB 256MB 7200RPM SATA ULTRA 512E SE 88,9mm (8,9 cm ( 3,5 inch )), 6000 GB, 7200 RPM, 256 MB Cache, 24/7-geeignet, SATA-6Gb/s, 512e, Secure Erase Lieske Part No.: 1432363 Mfg Part No: 0B36039 |
229,55 EUR
≈ £191.44 | ≈ $256.41
Made to order · Delivery time approx. 20 workdaysinfo_outline
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HGST 0B36048HGST 0B36048 WDC 8.9cm (3.5") 4TB SAS 12G HUS726T4TAL5204 7200 256 internal 88,9mm (8,9 cm ( 3,5 inch )), 4000 GB, 7200 RPM, 8ms, 256 MB Cache, 24/7-geeignet, SAS-12Gb/s, 512e, Secure Erase Lieske Part No.: 1458914 Mfg Part No: 0B36048 |
-14% 237,70 EUR 277,02 EUR
≈ £198.24 | ≈ $265.51
Made to order · Delivery time approx. 20 workdaysinfo_outline
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HGST 0F31052HGST 0F31052 WESTERN DIGITAL Ultrastar DC HC530 3.5inch 26.1MM 14000GB 512MB 7200RPM SAS ULTRA 512E SE P3 Lieske Part No.: 1480594 Mfg Part No: 0F31052 |
319,78 EUR
≈ £266.70 | ≈ $357.20
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HGST 0F38652HGST 0F38652 Western Digital Ultrastar DH HC560 WUH722020BL5204 20000 GB 8,9 cm ( 3,5 inch ) 88,9mm 7200rpm SAS-3 24/7 512e SE 88,9mm (8,9 cm ( 3,5 inch )), 20000 GB, 7200 RPM, 24/7-geeignet, SAS Lieske Part No.: 22237954 Mfg Part No: 0F38652 |
818,72 EUR
≈ £682.81 | ≈ $914.51
Made to order · Delivery time approx. 20 workdaysinfo_outline
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HGST 0S03797HGST 0S03797 Hitachi 6.3cm (2.5") 500GB USB 3.0 Touro Mobile extern retail Lieske Part No.: 248661 Mfg Part No: 0S03797 |
42,56 EUR
≈ £35.50 | ≈ $47.54
Made to order · Delivery time approx. 20 workdaysinfo_outline
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HGST 1EX0439HGST 1EX0439 WESTERN DIGITAL Storage Enclosure MM CRU 2.5inch Drive Carrier w/Screws Lieske Part No.: 1367443 Mfg Part No: 1EX0439 |
99,52 EUR 99,60 EUR
≈ £83.00 | ≈ $111.16
Made to order · Delivery time approx. 20 workdaysinfo_outline
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