Description
Encryption
The Dell 03R10 hard drive supports Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, which uses hardware-based encryption to protect data stored on the drive. The encryption keys are managed and protected by a secure microcontroller, ensuring that only authorized users with the proper credentials can access the encrypted data.
This feature helps to protect sensitive data in case the hard drive is lost or stolen, and also meets compliance requirements for data security. It is also important to note that this hard drive is 512E which means it uses 512 byte emulation, where the hard drive appears as a 512-byte sector drive to the host but internally it uses 4k physical sectors.
Connectivity
The Dell 03R10 hard drive uses SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 12 Gbps interface for connectivity. SAS is a high-performance data transfer interface that is commonly used in enterprise-grade storage systems and servers. It provides a faster data transfer rate than SATA, and also offers advanced features such as dual-port connectivity and expanded scalability.
The SAS 12 Gbps interface is backward compatible with earlier versions of SAS, allowing it to be used in a wide range of systems and configurations. The hard drive also supports a 12 Gbps data transfer rate, which allows for faster data transfer and improved system performance.
It is also worth noting that the hard drive is also 512E which means it uses 512 byte emulation, where the hard drive appears as a 512-byte sector drive to the host but internally it uses 4k physical sectors. This feature is useful for maintaining compatibility with legacy systems that are not 4k sector ready.
Form Factor
The Dell 03R10 hard drive has a 3.5 inch form factor. This means that it is designed to fit into a standard 3.5 inch drive bay in a server or storage system. The 3.5 inch form factor is a commonly used size in enterprise-grade storage systems and servers, and is typically used for high-performance and high-capacity applications. It is also known as a “large form factor” drive.
It’s worth noting that 3.5-inch drives are typically used in high-performance applications like data centers, enterprise storage, and servers, while the 2.5-inch drives are more common in laptops, desktops, and other portable devices.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number: 03R10
- Type: Hard Drive
- Sub-Type: SAS-12GBPS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Storage Capacity: 2.4 TB
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch
- Interface : Sas-12GBPS
- Cache : 256 MB
- Features : Advanced Format 512e
PERFORMANCE
- Rotational Speed : 10K Rpm
- External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
- Cache : 256 MB
EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY
- Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12GB/S
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 2.5inch
Compatibility
- Powervault Me4084
- Powervault Me484
