Hardware Spec Index

Altrix HD-8172 Ultra 28TB 7,200 RPM CMR Enterprise Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Altrix · SKU HD8172-ULTRA · Released 2026 · Updated 2026-10-20

Key facts

Benchmark index2,708 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#17,274
Street price$499
Power9 W
Performance per dollar5.43
Released2026

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix HD-8172 Ultra
Capacity28 TB
ClassEnterprise
RecordingCMR (conventional magnetic recording)
Spindle speed7,200 RPM
Cache512 MB
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
Sustained transfer320 MB/s
Workload rating550 TB/year
MTBF2.5 million hours
Helium-filledYes
Warranty5 years

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