The Dell 161-BBVO 20TB 7.2K RPM Near Line SAS-12GBPS 512e Hot-plug hard drive is a high-capacity, high-performance storage device that is designed for use in enterprise-level servers and storage systems.
This Item SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-performance and reliable interface that is commonly used in data centers and other enterprise environments. It should be compatible with any system or device that supports the SAS interface.
In terms of form factor, the hard drive is a NL (Nearline) form factor. NL hard drives are designed to offer high-performance and high-capacity storage at a lower cost per GB than traditional enterprise-level hard drives, they are typically used in applications that require high storage density and high-performance data transfer. It should be compatible with any system or device that can accommodate a NL form factor hard drive.
The hard drive has a rotation speed of 7.2k RPM which is standard for high-performance hard drives, it should be compatible with any system or device that supports this rotation speed.
In terms of sector size, the hard drive uses 512e sector size which is an advanced format that uses a larger physical block size (4,096 bytes) than the traditional 512-byte block size. This allows for more efficient use of disk space and can improve performance. It should be compatible with any system or device that supports 512e sector size.
The "hot-plug" feature allows for the drive to be inserted or removed from the system while it is running, which can be useful for maintenance or upgrade purposes. It should be compatible with any system or device that supports hot-swap hard drives.
It's always a good idea to check the vendor's documentation or consult with the vendor's technical support team to ensure compatibility before installing a new hard drive.
CompatibilityThe Dell 20TB 7.2K Near Line SAS-12GBPS 512e Hot-plug hard drive is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers that support hot-plug hard drives and SAS-12Gbps hard drives, and have a SAS interface. This drive is also compatible with systems that support the SAS-3 standard, which allows for faster data transfer speeds and improved performance.
As with any hard drive, it is best to check the compatibility list provided by Dell's website to ensure the drive is compatible with your specific Dell PowerEdge server model.
It's also important to note that this drive is a 512-byte emulation drive, which means it is designed to emulate a 512-byte sector size to maintain backward compatibility with legacy systems that are not designed to handle the larger 4K sector size.
Make sure the server's BIOS and RAID controller are compatible with the drive and that the server has the necessary power and cooling to support the additional storage capacity. It's also important to note that this drive is hot-plug capable, so it can be inserted or removed from the server while it is running without the need to power down the server, which allows for easier maintenance and less downtime.
High PerformanceThe Dell 20TB 7.2K Near Line SAS-12 Gbps 512e Hot-plug Hard Drive is a high-capacity hard drive that is intended for use in enterprise-class data storage systems. The near-line class of hard drives is optimized for use in data storage systems where data is accessed less frequently than in primary storage systems.
The 7200 RPM speed is considered fast for a hard drive and provides relatively quick data access times for tasks that require sequential read and write operations. The SAS-12 Gbps interface is also a newer and faster interface than SATA, which will provide better overall performance.
The 512e format refers to the drive's block size, it uses a larger block size of 512 bytes which allows for higher storage density and higher performance in workloads that require large sequential transfers.
The "Hot-plug" feature allows for the drive to be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the system, this feature is useful in enterprise environments where uptime is critical.
The storage capacity is also very large, making it a good option for tasks that require a lot of storage space such as backups, archiving, and media storage. However, it's worth noting that hard drives, in general, have slower read-write performance compared to solid-state drives (SSDs) due to the mechanical nature of their data access.
It's recommended to check the product specification and reviews before purchasing the Dell 20TB 7.2K Near Line SAS-12 Gbps 512e Hot-plug Hard Drive and evaluate if it is suitable for the intended usage. Keep in mind that the performance of the drive will also depend on the RAID configuration, controller, and the workload. Additionally, it's important to make sure that the system where the drive is going to be installed is compatible with the drive and can support the SAS 12 Gbps interface.
General Information about this Dell 161-BBVO- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 161-BBVO
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive
- Product Name : 20TB 7.2K RPM
- Storage Capacity: 20TB
- Form Factor : 3.5inch
- Interface : SAS-12GBPS
- Features : Advanced Format 512e
- Rotational Speed : 7200rpm
- Rotational Speed : 7200rpm
- External Transfer Rate : 1200mbps
- Interfaces : 1 X Sas 12 Gb/s
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-plug - 3.5inch
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
Compatibility
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R240
- Poweredge R340
- Poweredge R440
- Poweredge R540
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R6415
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R740xd
- Poweredge R740xd2
- Poweredge R7415
- Poweredge R7425
- Powervault Nx3240
- Powervault Nx440
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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