Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage HDEPV11GEA51F
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- HDEPV11GEA51F
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- Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage
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HDEPV11GEA51F.pdf
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- 8TB 3.5" SATAIII 5V-12V 7.2K RPM
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Overview
HDEPV11GEA51F from Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation is a 3.5-inch enterprise-capacity hard disk drive with 6 TB formatted capacity, 7,200 rpm spindle speed, and SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface. It implements 512e Advanced Format sector emulation (host 512B / physical 4,096B), features 256 MiB buffer, and delivers 230 MiB/s sustained transfer rate for nearline business-critical storage systems.
For engineers reviewing the HDEPV11GEA51F datasheet, HDEPV11GEA51F pinout, HDEPV11GEA51F application, or HDEPV11GEA51F equivalent, key selection considerations include its 550 TB/year workload rating, Toshiba Persistent Write Cache with power-loss protection, MTTF of 2.5 million hours, and compatibility with legacy 512-byte-sector host environments.
Technical Context
The HDEPV11GEA51F operates as a SATA-3.3-compliant nearline HDD targeting high-capacity, moderate-IOPS workloads. It uses 512e sector emulation to maintain backward compatibility while enabling higher areal density via 4K physical sectors - supporting read-modify-write operations and host-level alignment transparency.
Power delivery requires dual-rail input: 12 V ±10% and 5 V +10%/−7%, with typical active idle consumption of 5.6 W and random 4KB Q1 read/write at 8.3 W. Acoustic output is 34 dB (sound power) in idle mode per ISO 7779.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value and Actual Design Meaning |
|---|---|
| Formatted Capacity | 6 TB - usable logical storage space after low-level formatting and metadata overhead |
| Interface Standard | SATA 3.3 - supports 6.0/3.0/1.5 Gbit/s auto-negotiation with native command queuing |
| Rotation Speed | 7,200 rpm - balances latency, throughput, and power efficiency for nearline use |
| Buffer Size | 256 MiB - DRAM cache for write coalescing, read-ahead, and NCQ reordering |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | 230 MiB/s typ. - sequential throughput measured on outer tracks under optimal host conditions |
| Workload Rating | 550 TB/year - annual data throughput limit validated for reliability in 24×7 operation |
| MTTF | 2.5 million hours - statistical mean time to failure derived from accelerated life testing |
Pinout & Package
Package: 3.5-inch form factor, 26.1 mm height, standard SATA data and power connectors (7-pin data, 15-pin power). Mounting compliant with SFF-8301 mechanical specification.
| Pin/Terminal | Circuit Role | Design Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Pin 1–7 (SATA Data) | Differential TX/RX pairs + ground | Carry serialized ATA commands and data using 8b/10b encoding at up to 6 Gbit/s |
| Pins 1–3 (Power +12V) | Main spindle motor & actuator supply | Delivers peak current during spin-up and seek; requires stable ±10% regulation |
| Pins 4–6 (Power +5V) | Logic, buffer, and preamp supply | Supplies digital circuitry and head preamplifier; tolerance +10%/−7% accommodates load transients |
| Pin 15 (PWDIS) | Power Disable control | Active-high signal to halt spindle rotation without removing power - used for staggered spin-up |
Key Features
| Feature | Design Value |
|---|---|
| Toshiba Persistent Write Cache (PWC) with PLP | Retains uncommitted write data in flash during sudden power loss, ensuring LBA-consistent writes without host rollback |
| 512e Advanced Format | Enables 4K physical sectors while presenting 512B logical blocks - preserves OS/driver compatibility without partition alignment constraints |
| Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE) | Performs cryptographic erasure of all user data in seconds by invalidating encryption keys and media metadata |
| 26.1 mm height 3.5-inch form factor | Standard rack-mount compatibility across enterprise servers and JBOD enclosures; optimized for thermal airflow in dense configurations |
Applications
| Cloud-Scale Object Storage | Tier-2 Backup Target |
|---|---|
Use Scenario: Distributed object stores (e.g., Ceph, Scality) requiring cost-effective, high-density, sequential-heavy storage for immutable blobs. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Primary capacity device handling large-block sequential writes and metadata-light reads. Use Value: 6 TB density and 550 TB/year workload rating enable >3-year service life per drive in multi-petabyte deployments. | Use Scenario: Disk-based backup targets for enterprise VM backups, where restore latency is secondary to retention duration and integrity. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Sequential write-optimized storage tier receiving nightly full/incremental image dumps. Use Value: 230 MiB/s sustained transfer and PWC ensure reliable ingestion of multi-terabyte backup streams without write-cache disable penalties. |
| Data Archive Repository | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Warm Tier |
Use Scenario: Long-term WORM-compliant archives for compliance (HIPAA, GDPR), accessed infrequently but requiring bit-rot resilience. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: High-integrity, low-power idle storage with periodic integrity scans and SIE-enabled decommissioning. Use Value: 2.5M-hour MTTF and 5.6 W active idle power support >10-year archival duty cycles with minimal operational overhead. | Use Scenario: Non-persistent desktop pools where base images are streamed and user profiles stored separately. IC Role / Device Role / Timing Role: Boot-from-SAN alternative for mid-scale VDI clusters needing local boot volume redundancy. Use Value: SATA 6 Gbit/s interface and 7,200 rpm spindle reduce first-boot latency vs. lower-RPM nearline drives, improving user login consistency. |
Equivalent & Alternatives
The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar enterprise nearline HDD applications.
| Alternative Part | Technical Difference | Application Difference | Selection Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| WD Ultrastar DC HC550 HUS726060ALE610 | 6 TB, 7,200 rpm, 256 MiB buffer, SATA 6 Gbit/s, 512e, 2.5M-hour MTTF - identical workload rating (550 TB/yr) | Includes TCG Opal 2.0 encryption; lacks SIE; uses different vibration compensation algorithm | Preferred when FIPS 140-2 full-disk encryption is required; verify host BIOS/firmware support for Opal provisioning |
| Seagate Exos 7E2000 ST6000NM0034 | 6 TB, 7,200 rpm, 256 MiB buffer, SATA 6 Gbit/s, 512e, 2.0M-hour MTTF - lower workload rating (550 TB/yr same, but shorter warranty period) | Offers optional PowerBalance™ for dynamic power capping; no PWC with PLP - relies on host-initiated flushes | Selected where granular power budgeting is critical; requires host stack validation for write-cache flush behavior |
Compared with WD Ultrastar DC HC550 and Seagate Exos 7E2000, the HDEPV11GEA51F provides unique Sanitize Instant Erase capability and Toshiba's implementation of Persistent Write Cache with PLP - both critical for secure, high-integrity nearline deployments where data remanence and power-failure resilience are non-negotiable.
Availability
HDEPV11GEA51F is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for cloud-scale storage infrastructure, tier-2 business-critical servers, and data archive and back-up infrastructure requiring stable component supply and long-term lifecycle support.
Supply support for HDEPV11GEA51F includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.
Manufacturer
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation designs and manufactures high-reliability storage and power semiconductor solutions, with global R&D centers and vertically integrated HDD manufacturing.
The MG06ACA series - including HDEPV11GEA51F - was engineered specifically for nearline enterprise workloads demanding high capacity-per-spindle, consistent sequential performance, and robust data integrity under 24×7 operation.
FAQ
What sector format does the HDEPV11GEA51F use?
The HDEPV11GEA51F implements 512e (512-byte emulation) Advanced Format, presenting 512-byte logical sectors to the host while using 4,096-byte physical sectors internally. This maintains compatibility with legacy operating systems and applications that assume 512-byte sectors, without requiring partition alignment changes.
Does the HDEPV11GEA51F support power-loss protection?
Yes, the HDEPV11GEA51F incorporates Toshiba Persistent Write Cache (PWC) with power-loss protection (PLP). During unexpected power loss, uncommitted write data held in DRAM is transferred to onboard flash memory using capacitor-backed power, ensuring LBA-consistent writes upon recovery.
What is the workload rating for the HDEPV11GEA51F?
The HDEPV11GEA51F is rated for 550 TB per year of total data written, read, or verified - a workload specification validated for continuous 24×7 operation in nearline enterprise environments such as cloud storage and backup targets.
Is Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE) available on the HDEPV11GEA51F?
Yes, the HDEPV11GEA51F supports Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE), a hardware-based data sanitization feature that cryptographically invalidates all user data and metadata in seconds - meeting NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 "Purge" requirements for secure decommissioning.
What are the operating temperature limits for the HDEPV11GEA51F?
The HDEPV11GEA51F operates reliably between 5 °C and 55 °C ambient temperature. Its non-operating range extends from −40 °C to +70 °C, supporting safe transport and storage in varied environmental conditions without condensation risk.
HDEPV11GEA51F Specifications
- Product attributes
- Attribute value
- Manufacturer:
- Toshiba Semiconductor and Storage
- Series:
- MG06ACA
- Packaging:
- Bulk
- Product Status:
- Obsolete
- Memory Size:
- 8TB
- Memory Type:
- -
- Form Factor:
- 3.5"
- Speed - Read:
- -
- Speed - Write:
- -
- Voltage - Supply:
- 5V, 12V
- Type:
- SATA III
- Current - Max:
- -
- Operating Temperature:
- 5°C ~ 55°C
- Weight:
- -
- Size / Dimension:
- -
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7.What is the process for return or replacement of HDEPV11GEA51F?
All HDEPV11GEA51F units undergo pre-shipment inspection (PSI). If there is an issue with HDEPV11GEA51F, returns or replacements are accepted under the following conditions:
1.Quantity discrepancies, incorrect items, or visible external defects (such as breakage or corrosion), acknowledged by Aetrix.
2.The issue is reported within 90 days of delivery.
3.The HDEPV11GEA51F part is unused and in its original packaging.
Return procedure for HDEPV11GEA51F:
1.Submit a request within 90 days.
2.Obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) from Aetrix.
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