At 8TB, HGST-branded listings can represent the earlier He8 helium generation, an 8TB He10 / HC510 variant or another Ultrastar generation. Their labels, interfaces and release histories differ even when Amazon product titles look similar.
Confirm the model prefix: HUH728080 is associated with He8 8TB, while HUH721008 identifies an 8TB He10 variant. Favor offers that disclose SATA, condition and the complete seller warranty.
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HGST Ultrastar He8 8TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive - HUH728080ALE600 (Renewed)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $35.00/TB
Condition: Refurbished / renewed · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
HGST Ultrastar He8 HUH728080ALE601 8TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5inch Enterprise Mechanical Hard Disk (Renewed)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $37.50/TB
Condition: Refurbished / renewed · Confirm seller warranty and interface.HGST Ultrastar He8 Helium (HUH728080ALE601) 8TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5in Enterprise Hard Drive (Renewed)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $37.50/TB
Condition: Refurbished / renewed · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
HGST Ultrastar He8 HDD HUH728080ALE604 8TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Enterprise Server Data Center Hard Drive (Renewed)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $37.50/TB
Condition: Refurbished / renewed · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
HGST Ultrastar He8 HUH728080ALE604 0F23668 / 0F25721 8TB 7,2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 128MB 3.5 inches HDD 512E (Renewed)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $37.50/TB
Condition: Refurbished / renewed · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
HGST Ultrastar He8 | HUH728080ALE600 | 0F23267 | 8TB 7200 RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Inch | 512e | Instant Secure Erase | Helium Platform Hard Disk Drive HDD (Renewed)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $37.50/TB
Condition: Refurbished / renewed · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
HGST Ultrastar He8 HUH728080ALE604 8TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in 128MB 512e HDD (0F23668) (Renewed)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $38.75/TB
Condition: Refurbished / renewed · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
HGST HUH728080ALE604 Ultrastar He8 (Helium Platform) 8TB 7200RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive - 0F23668 (Renewed)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $38.75/TB
Condition: Refurbished / renewed · Confirm seller warranty and interface.Other enterprise HDDs to compare 5
Compare capacity-matched enterprise HDD alternatives from WD Gold, Seagate Exos and Toshiba. These are not guaranteed drop-in replacements.
Seagate Exos 7E8 8TB Enterprise Capacity HDD - 7200 RPM, 256MB Cache, SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface, 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, Crypto Chia Mining - ST8000NM0055
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $46.88/TB
Condition: Not stated · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8001PURP
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $66.12/TB
Condition: Not stated · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
Seagate 8TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD 7200RPM SATA 6Gbps 256 MB Cache Internal Bare Drive (ST8000NM0055)
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $50.00/TB
Condition: Not stated · Confirm seller warranty and interface.
WD Gold 8TB Datacenter Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD8002FRYZ
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $79.31/TB
Condition: Not stated · Confirm seller warranty and interface.WD Gold 8TB Enterprise Class Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD8003FRYZ
8TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $86.81/TB
Condition: Not stated · Confirm seller warranty and interface.Amazon prices may change between verification and checkout. A retained last-verified price is not a fresh offer; an alternative is not guaranteed compatible with the HGST drive.
Why this advice makes sense
Compare real buying choices
| Choice | Best use | Check before buying |
|---|---|---|
| Exact family model | Replace a specified HGST disk | Match the full part number, interface and sector format |
| Refurbished offer | Lower initial cost when acceptable | Verify condition, power-on data, returns and seller warranty |
| Other enterprise HDD | Compare total cost for your capacity | Confirm controller/NAS fit and avoid assumed drop-in compatibility |
Comparing price per TB
Use the same currency and actual capacity, and confirm drive condition before purchasing.
Compatibility, seller condition and warranty also matter.
HGST Ultrastar buying details for 8TB drives
Practical details that matter when comparing exact HDDs, capacities and configurations.
He8 and He10 model identities
HGST documentation includes He8 SATA variants such as HUH728080ALE600 for 8TB. The later He10 family includes 8TB variants with a different model prefix. Compare actual labels when buying a drive to match existing hardware.
An Amazon title may abbreviate the part number, and refurbished sellers sometimes reuse photos. Match the seller-declared model to the label and confirm the interface before placing an order.
Refurbished 8TB offers
An 8TB enterprise hard drive may have substantial previous power-on time. That does not automatically mean failure, but age, thermal history, vibration exposure and remanufacturing claims affect the risk profile.
Assess return terms and the availability of a genuine health report; plan a burn-in and keep independent backups even after the drive passes initial testing.
Buying for a NAS or external enclosure
Check drive height, physical clearance, power requirements and pin-3 behavior. A 3.5-inch drive requires the correct power source; an enclosure built for 2.5-inch SATA drives is not suitable.
For a storage pool upgrade, measure formatted capacity and sector format, and confirm whether mixing drive generations is supported for that particular NAS or RAID implementation.
What happens if listings are limited?
An older Ultrastar model may have only a few legitimate offers on Amazon at any given time. Rather than display unrelated drives as exact matches, we keep the listing count honest and offer a manufacturer-model search as a separate action.
If no good exact replacement exists, evaluate an approved substitute and confirm its interface, sector format and condition before committing.
How we evaluate an offer
The price cards prioritize a correct part-number family, matching capacity and verifiable interface. Only offers returned by the site’s configured Amazon catalogue can show a verified price, and last-verified observations keep their original age.
We do not manufacture discounts, claim a laboratory test, or present used stock as new. An Amazon offer can change between verification and checkout.
More CloudZat enterprise HDD research
Existing Ultrastar and enterprise HDD guides stay in place and are linked for context.
Frequently asked questions
Is HGST Ultrastar the same as WD Ultrastar?
They are connected through Western Digital ownership and the continuation of the Ultrastar enterprise drive line. Check the exact generation and model code; the branding alone does not prove technical identity.
Can a SAS Ultrastar drive be used in a SATA-only NAS?
Usually not. SAS requires appropriate SAS-capable hardware, so check the appliance specifications and the full drive suffix before purchasing.
Is a refurbished HGST Ultrastar safe for important data?
A refurbished drive can be usable, but no single disk should be the only copy of important data. Review seller testing, return rights, SMART health and backups.
Does price per TB tell me which Ultrastar to buy?
Price per TB helps compare capacity cost, but interface, condition, formatted capacity, warranty and system fit are equally important.
Specifications and references
Manufacturer information is linked for configuration checks. CloudZat has not independently benchmarked these drives.
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