Description
Product Overview
Dell is a well-known brand in the computer hardware industry, offering a wide range of products such as laptops, desktops, servers, and other peripherals. Among its offerings, the 400-AVHI Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS 256MB Buffer 512E Self Encrypting Fips 140 2.5Inch Form Factor Hot Plug Hard Disk Drive with Tray for Server is a popular choice for businesses that require high-performance storage devices for their server infrastructure. In this article, we will explain in detail what this hard disk drive (HDD) is, how it works, and its features that make it stand out in the market.
Specification of SAS 12GBPS Hot Plug Hard Disk Drive
The 400-AVHI Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS 256MB Buffer 512E Self Encrypting Fips 140 2.5Inch Form Factor Hot Plug Hard Disk Drive with Tray for Server is a type of hard disk drive designed for use in servers. It is built to provide high-performance storage capabilities, with a capacity of 2.4TB and a speed of 10,000 RPM. The drive utilizes a SAS interface, which allows for faster data transfer rates of up to 12GBPS. It also features a 256MB buffer, which helps to reduce latency and improve performance.
The 400-AVHI Dell HDD is designed with a 2.5-inch form factor, making it a compact storage device that can easily fit into server bays or enclosures. It comes with a hot-plug tray, which means it can be inserted or removed from the server while it is running without causing any disruption to the system. This feature is particularly useful in high-availability environments where downtime is not an option.
One of the most significant features of the 400-AVHI Dell HDD is its self-encrypting capabilities. It comes with FIPS 140-2 certification, which means that it meets the U.S. Federal Information Processing Standards for encryption algorithms and modules. This certification ensures that the drive can securely store data by encrypting it in real-time, making it virtually impossible for unauthorized parties to access the information.
Working Procedure of the 1.2TB HDD
The 400-AVHI Dell HDD is a magnetic storage device that uses spinning disks to store data. When data is written to the disk, a read/write head is used to create magnetic fields on the surface of the disk. These fields represent the data, and the head can read them by detecting the changes in the magnetic field as it passes over the surface of the disk. The drive’s speed is measured in revolutions per minute (RPM), with a faster RPM resulting in quicker access times and faster data transfer rates.
The 400-AVHI Dell HDD uses a SAS interface to connect to the server. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a point-to-point serial protocol that enables high-speed data transfer rates between the drive and the server. SAS also supports features such as hot-plugging, which allows the drive to be inserted or removed from the server without having to shut down the system.
The 400-AVHI Dell HDD’s self-encrypting capabilities work by encrypting the data as it is written to the disk. This encryption process is transparent to the user, meaning that they do not have to take any extra steps to ensure that their data is secure. The drive uses FIPS 140-2 certified encryption algorithms and modules to ensure that
Main Specification about the Dell 400-AVHI
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 400-AVHI
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive With Tray
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity : 2.4 TB
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch(In 3.5inch Hybrid Carrier)
- Interface : SAS-12GBPS
- Cache : 256 MB
- Features : Advanced Format 512E
Performance
- Rotational Speed : 10000 RPM
- External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
- Buffer : 256 MB
- Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12GB/S
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 2.5 Or 3.5 (With Included Bay Adapter)
Compatibility
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R440
- Poweredge R540
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R6415
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R740XD
- Poweredge R7415
- Poweredge R7425
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
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