Description
The HGST 4U60 Storage Enclosure (1ES0143) by Western Digital delivers enterprise-grade density, flexibility, and high availability for growing data center needs. Engineered to house up to 60 Ultrastar® 3.5" drive modules, this 4U rack-mountable enclosure supports 12Gb/s SAS host connectivity, JBOD configuration, and up to 600TB of raw storage capacity. Ideal for software-defined storage (SDS) and high-availability (HA) environments, it includes hot-swappable components, dual power supplies, and robust cable management.
With options for sector sizes and SSD tiering, this solution empowers IT teams to scale storage efficiently while maintaining a low power profile and maximum uptime.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Drive Enclosure |
| Brand Name | HGST |
| Product Name | 4U60 Storage Enclosure |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Corporation |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 1ES0143 |
| Host Interface | 12Gb/s SAS |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Height | 4U |
| Total Expansion Bays | 60 |
| 3.5" Bays | 60 |
| Hard Drives Supported | 60 |
| Hard Drives Installed | 60 (max) |
| Installed Capacity | Up to 600TB |
| Connectivity | 2x SAS QSFP+ per IO module |
| Cable Compatibility | QSFP+ to HD mini SAS / QSFP+ for daisy-chaining |
| RAID Mode | JBOD |
| Cooling Fan | Yes |
| Hot-Swappable Components | Yes (drives, IO modules, power supplies) |
| Sector Size Options | 512e or 4Kn (varies by part number) |
| SSD Tier Option | Up to 8 Ultrastar SSDs configurable |
| Height x Width x Depth | 6.9" x 16.7" x 38.7" |
| Weight | Approx. 198 lbs |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited |
| Manufacturer Website | www.wdc.com |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
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