HGST C10K1800 1.8TB 0B27978 Data Sheet

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The Ultrastar C10K1800 extends the long-

standing HGST tradition of performance

and reliability leadership. A balanced

combination of new and proven

technologies helps ensure high reliability

and availability of customer data.

HGST drives are backed by an array of

technical support and services, which may

include customer and integration assistance.

HGST is dedicated to providing a breadth

of hard disk drive solutions to satisfy all of

today’s demanding computing needs.

HUC101818CSS200 = 1.8TB, SAS 12Gb/s

H  = HGST

U  = Ultrastar

C  =  Compact (vs S for Standard)

10  =  10K RPM class

18  =  Full capacity — 1800GB (1.8TB)

18  =  Capacity this model, 18 = 1800GB (1.8TB),  

 

  12=1200GB (1.2TB), 90=900GB, 60=600GB,  

 

  45=450GB, 30=300GB

C  =  Generation code

S  =  14.8mm z-height

S2  =  Interface, SAS 12Gb/s with 512n sectors, 

 

  42=12Gb/s SAS with 4Kn or 512e sectors

0  = Reserved

0  =  Data Security Mode  

 

  0 = Instant Secure Erase

 

  1 = TCG SED encryption

 

  4 = No encryption, Secure Erase (overwrite)

 

  5 = TCG SED with FIPS

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Specifications

HUC101812CSS20x

HUC101890CSS20x

HUC101860CSS20x

HUC101830CSS20x

HUC101818CS420x

HUC101812CS420x

HUC101890CS420x

HUC101860CS420x

HUC101845CS420x

Interface 

SAS 12Gb/s

f

Capacity (GB)

1

1.2TB / 900 / 600 / 300

1.8TB / 1.2TB / 900 / 600 / 450

Sector size (variable, bytes/sector)

512-Byte (512n)

4096-Byte (512e, 4Kn)

Recording zones

40

f

Data heads (physical)

6 / 5 / 3 / 2

8 / 6 / 4 / 3 / 2

Data disks

3 / 3 / 2 / 1

4 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 1

Max. areal density (Gbits/sq. in.)

580

620

Data buffer (MB)

3

128

f

Rotational speed (RPM) 

10,520

f

Latency average (ms)

2.85

f

Interface transfer rate (MB/s, max)

4

1200

f

Sustained transfer rate (MB/s, typical)

4

129 to 224

146 to 247

Seek time (read/write, ms, typical range)

5

3.3-3.5 / 3.8-4.2

3.3-3.7 / 3.8-4.4

Error rate (non-recoverable, bits read) 

1 in 10

16

f

MTBF

2

 (M hours)

2.0

f

Availability (hrs/day x days/wk)

24x7

f

Idle (Bels) 

3.4

f

Requirement 

+5 VDC (+/-5%),  

+12 VDC (+/-5%)

f

Operating, (W, typical)

6

6.6 / 6.5 / 5.9 / 5.7 

7.4 / 6.7 / 6.2 / 6.2 / 5.9

Idle (W)

7

4.7 / 4.7 / 4.3 / 3.9

5.1 / 4.8 / 4.3 / 4.3 / 3.9

Idle efficiency (W/GB) 

0.0042 (1.2TB)

0.003 (1.8TB)

z-height (mm) 

15

f

Dimensions (width x depth, mm) 

70.1 x 100.45

f

Weight (g, max) 

227

f

Ambient temperature

5

o

 to 55

o

 C

f

Shock (half-sine wave 2ms, read operation) 

60G

f

Vibration, random, no errors (G RMS 5 to 500 Hz)

0.4, all axes

f

Ambient temperature 

-40

o

 to 70

o

 C

f

Shock (half-sine wave, 2ms, read operation) 

300G

f

Vibration, random (G RMS, 5 to 500 Hz)

1.5, all axes

f

Ultrastar

®

 

C10K1800

NOTE: See “How to read the Ultrastar model number” at 
left for possible values for last character of model number.

1

  One MB is equal to on million bytes, one GB is equal to one billion 

bytes and one TB equals 1,000GB (one trillion bytes) when referring 

to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity will vary from the stated 

capacity due to formatting and partitioning of the hard drive, the 

computer’s operating system, and other factors.

2

  MTBF target is based on a sample population and is estimated by 

statistical measurements and acceleration algorithms under nominal 

operating conditions.  MTBF ratings are not intended to predict an 

individual drive’s reliability. MTBF does not constitute a warranty. 

3

  Portion of buffer capacity used for drive firmware

4

  1MB/s is equal to 1,000,000 Bytes/s; Sustained Transfer rate is shown  

from Outer to Inner Diameter

5

  Excludes command overhead 

6

  Operating power calculated based on a Random  

RW 4KB workload at Queue Depth of 1 

7

  Idle specification is based on use of Idle_A