Dell 161-BBEF is a 16TB SAS hard drive with a rotation speed of 7.2K RPM. SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a high-performance interface for data transfer and the 12GBps indicates its data transfer rate. This hard drive is designed for use in enterprise-level storage systems, and is known for its high reliability and durability. It is a Large Form Factor (LFF) drive, meaning it is physically larger than a standard 3.5-inch hard drive, and it is designed for use in servers and storage systems where capacity and reliability are critical. This drive is designed to be used in an environment where large amounts of data need to be stored and accessed quickly.
Exceptional CompatibilityThe compatibility of a Dell 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS HDD would depend on the specific make and model of the drive, as well as the hardware and software components of the storage system in which it is used.
In general, the SAS interface of the drive is compatible with SAS-enabled controllers and host bus adapters. The drive is also backward-compatible with SAS 3Gbps and SAS 6Gbps host bus adapters.
The 12 Gbps SAS interface provides faster data transfer speeds than previous versions of SAS, so it's important to ensure that the storage system you want to use it with has a SAS controller that supports 12 Gbps speeds.
The hard drive also needs to be physically compatible with the system, for example it needs to fit in the specific drive bay and connectors, and also the drive's power and data connectors need to be compatible with the storage system.
High Performance
The hard drive has a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, which means that the disks inside the drive rotate at 7,200 revolutions per minute. This results in faster data access times and improved overall performance compared to slower 5,400 RPM hard drives.
A Dell 16TB 7.2K RPM hard drive is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade storage solution designed for use in data centers and other demanding environments. These hard drives are typically built with SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interfaces and offer a high data transfer rate of 12 Gbps.
This drive's large 256 MB buffer size also enhances performance by allowing the drive to cache more data before it is written to the disk, reducing the number of disk accesses and improving I/O performance.
The drive 16TB allows for a large number of files, media, and large data to be stored, which can be useful for data storage and archiving, backup, and recovery.
However, as with any mechanical hard drive, performance can be affected by factors such as the number of disk accesses, the workload, and the amount of fragmentation on the disk. Therefore, it's important to implement good practices like regularly defragmenting the disk, running disk cleanup, and monitoring disk usage to maintain the best performance possible.
General Information about this Dell 161-BBEF- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 161-BBEF
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Interface Type: SAS 12GBPS
- Rotational Speed: 7200 Rpm
- Capacity: 16TB
- Form Factor: 3.5inch
- Width: 4 Inch
- Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
Compatibility
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Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
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