{"product_id":"western-digital-ultrastar-data60-72tb-4u-rack-array","title":"Western Digital Ultrastar Data60 72TB 4U Rack Array","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWestern Digital Ultrastar Data60 72TB 4U Rack Array\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWestern Digital Ultrastar Data60\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity \u003cstrong\u003e72TB disk array\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for enterprise data centers requiring massive scalable storage. This \u003cstrong\u003e4U rackmount\u003c\/strong\u003e solution supports up to 60 SAS storage drives, delivering exceptional performance and reliability for mission-critical applications. Built for large enterprise deployments, the Data60 combines Western Digital's proven storage technology with a robust black chassis engineered for 24\/7 operation in demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for organizations managing big data, virtualization, backup and recovery, and cloud infrastructure, this \u003cstrong\u003eenterprise-grade disk array\u003c\/strong\u003e maximizes storage density while maintaining accessibility and redundancy. The SAS interface ensures fast data transfer rates, making it perfect for I\/O-intensive workloads across financial services, healthcare, research, and media production sectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e72TB total installed storage capacity with support for up to 60 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4U rackmount form factor optimizes data center space utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS interface support for high-speed data transfer and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade construction with black chassis for professional environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for large-scale business and mission-critical applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable architecture supports growing storage demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swappable drive bays for minimal downtime maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundancy-ready configuration for data protection strategies\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=\"10\"\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltrastar Data60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1EX1209\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e72TB (installed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drive Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 storage drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4U Rackmount\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\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDD (Hard Disk Drive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChassis Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise data center storage\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 4U rackmount disk array used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e4U rackmount disk array\u003c\/strong\u003e like the Ultrastar Data60 is used for centralized enterprise storage in data centers. It consolidates large amounts of data in a compact form factor, supporting virtualization, backup systems, cloud infrastructure, and high-performance computing environments where space and reliability are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can the Western Digital Ultrastar Data60 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultrastar Data60 supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e60 storage drives\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing organizations to configure the system based on capacity and performance requirements. This flexibility enables custom RAID configurations and redundancy strategies tailored to specific business needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the advantages of SAS interface for enterprise storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface provides \u003cstrong\u003efaster data transfer rates, superior reliability, and better error handling\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to SATA. For enterprise applications, SAS ensures consistent performance under heavy workloads, supports longer cable distances, and enables hot-swappable drive management—essential for 24\/7 data center operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Ultrastar Data60 suitable for small businesses?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ultrastar Data60 is specifically designed for \u003cstrong\u003elarge enterprise deployments\u003c\/strong\u003e requiring massive storage capacity and high availability. Small businesses typically benefit from smaller, more cost-effective solutions, while this 72TB array is optimized for organizations with significant data management and redundancy requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"WESTERN DIGITAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41592941314123,"sku":"1EX1209","price":7334.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Western-Digital-Ultrastar-Data60-72TB-4U-Rack-Array.png?v=1788293399","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/western-digital-ultrastar-data60-72tb-4u-rack-array","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}