Ultrastar He8 is a legacy helium enterprise hard-drive family that was supplied in 6TB and 8TB capacities. It is useful to understand the exact version because 8TB SATA He8 offers can appear beside unrelated 8TB Ultrastar models.
Start with HUH728080 for an 8TB He8 or HUH728060 for 6TB, then confirm the SATA suffix and sector format before checking seller condition and price.
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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 Helium 6TB 3.5-Inch 7200RPM SATA ULTRA 512e SE 128MB Cache Internal Bare or OEM Hard Drive - HUH728060ALE604 / 0F23669
6TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $27.67/TB
Condition: Not stated · 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 WD 0F23269 Ultrastar He8 HUH728060ALE600 6 TB 3.5 Internal Hard Drive
6TB · 3.5-inch SATA · $37.41/TB
Condition: Not stated · 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.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 |
HGST Ultrastar buying details for this drive family
Practical details that matter when comparing exact HDDs, capacities and configurations.
6TB versus 8TB He8
The manufacturer manual identifies distinct capacity prefixes for 6TB and 8TB models. Replacing a failing 6TB member with a larger drive may be possible, but array rules and controller limitations determine what space is usable.
If a server requires a particular 512e/4Kn format, identify it from the suffix and do not rely on an incomplete listing title.
Why helium matters
He8 was an early high-capacity helium generation. The helium design influences power and mechanical architecture, but it does not guarantee that a used disk is in good condition today.
For refurbished stock, seek verifiable condition evidence and a return period suitable for testing. Keep backups and monitor the drive after installation.
When a newer drive is better
If an He8 listing is close in price to a later He10 or equivalent 8TB enterprise model, evaluate warranty, age and vendor fit rather than choosing the familiar model by default.
The best replacement is the model that meets your system requirements with acceptable seller protections, not necessarily the oldest or newest generation.
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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