Can this 4TB HGST Ultrastar drive be used in a RAID configuration, and if so, are there any specific considerations to keep in mind?

Yes, the HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 drive is compatible with servers that have capable RAID controllers, which indicates it can be used in a RAID configuration.

What kind of systems or servers is this 12Gb/s SAS interface best suited for?

SAS interface compatible with servers that have capable RAID controllers

Questions & Answers: HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 4TB 7200 RPM 512e SAS 12Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5-Inch Enterprise Internal Hard Disk Drive

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HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 4TB 7200 RPM 512e SAS 12Gb/s 128MB Cache 3.5-Inch Enterprise Internal Hard Disk Drive

SAS interface compatible with servers that have capable RAID controllers
Improved power efficiency compared to prior generation
Advanced format 512e
Enterprise-class reliability with a 2M hours MTBF rating and 0.44% AFR
Reliable, field-proven, 7th generation 5-disk design
Buffer: 128 MB
Drive Interface Standard: 12Gb/s SAS
Drive Interface: SAS
Drive Type: Internal
Drive Width: 3.5
Product Family: Ultrastar 7K6000
Product Type: Hard Drive
Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
Storage Capacity: 4 TB
Wireless LAN: No

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