{"product_id":"western-digital-se-mm-cru-drive-carrier-hc330-10tb-sas-4kn-tcg","title":"Western Digital SE MM CRU DRIVE W\/CARRIER HC330 10TB SAS","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWestern Digital SE MM CRU DRIVE W\/CARRIER HC330 10TB SAS 4KN TCG\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Digital SE MM CRU DRIVE with HC330 carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for demanding data center and server environments. This \u003cstrong\u003e10TB SAS drive\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers reliable performance for mission-critical applications, RAID arrays, and large-scale storage deployments. With \u003cstrong\u003e4KN native sector format\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTCG encryption support\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hot-swap drive combines capacity with security for organizations requiring robust data protection and seamless carrier-based installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10TB Storage Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Maximum data density for enterprise server environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAS Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed serial-attached SCSI connectivity for data center reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Carrier Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — HC330 carrier enables tool-free installation and removal without downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4KN Native Sector Format\u003c\/strong\u003e — Advanced formatting for improved performance and compatibility with modern storage systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTCG Encryption Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Trusted Computing Group compliance for data security and regulatory compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade Reliability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Optimized for 24\/7 operation in demanding server and NAS environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID-Optimized Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Engineered for multi-drive array configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1EX2433\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS (Serial-Attached SCSI)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch with HC330 Carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSector Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4KN (4096-byte native sectors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSecurity Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTCG (Trusted Computing Group) Encryption Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise HDD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Center, Server Storage, RAID Arrays, NAS Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a CRU drive with carrier, and why is it important?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eCRU (Customer Replaceable Unit) drive with carrier\u003c\/strong\u003e like the HC330 allows IT administrators to quickly swap storage drives without specialized tools or downtime. The carrier design ensures proper alignment and secure installation in compatible server enclosures, making it ideal for high-availability environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 4KN sector format mean for enterprise storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4KN (4096-byte native sector format)\u003c\/strong\u003e represents the next generation of hard drive technology, offering improved data efficiency and compatibility with modern storage systems. It reduces overhead compared to traditional 512-byte sectors, enabling better performance in large-capacity drives like this 10TB model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this SAS drive suitable for RAID configurations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Digital SE MM SAS drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is specifically optimized for RAID deployments. Its enterprise-grade reliability, consistent performance, and TCG encryption support make it an excellent choice for multi-drive array systems in data centers and server environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is TCG encryption, and do I need it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTCG (Trusted Computing Group) encryption\u003c\/strong\u003e provides hardware-based security for sensitive data. If your organization handles regulated data or requires compliance with security standards like HIPAA or GDPR, TCG-ready drives offer an additional layer of protection without performance overhead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WESTERN DIGITAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41592941445195,"sku":"1EX2433","price":1271.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Western-Digital-SE-MM-CRU-DRIVE-WCARRIER-HC330-10TB-SAS.png?v=1788293401","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/western-digital-se-mm-cru-drive-carrier-hc330-10tb-sas-4kn-tcg","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}