Description
Product Description
The 18PRR Dell 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512E SFF Hard Drive is a high-performance storage device designed for use in enterprise-level storage systems. It has a capacity of 1.8TB and utilizes a SAS interface, which provides a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, allowing for faster data access and transfer. The drive also has a rotational speed of 10K RPM, which is faster than the standard 7200 RPM of most hard drives, providing faster data access and retrieval. Additionally, the drive utilizes a 512E sector format, which is an advanced format that increases the drive’s performance and improves error correction.
This hard drive is designed to be used in a wide range of applications, including data centers, high-performance computing, databases, and virtualization. The drive is Small Form Factor (SFF) designed and compatible with most enterprise-level storage systems, which allows for easy integration and upgrade.
Furthermore, the Dell hard drive is built to withstand the rigors of enterprise environments, with features such as non-recoverable read errors, MTBF (mean time between failure), and power-loss protection, that ensure data integrity and availability. It also comes with a warranty and support from Dell, which provides peace of mind and assistance in case of any issues.
SAS Interface and Data Transfer Rate
The 18PRR Dell 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512E SFF Hard Drive uses a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for connectivity. SAS is a high-speed, high-performance interface that is designed for use in enterprise-level storage systems. It provides a 12 Gbps data transfer rate, which is faster than the 6 Gbps offered by SATA interfaces. This allows for faster data access and transfer, making it suitable for use in high-performance storage systems where data retrieval and processing speeds are critical.
Additionally, SAS interface supports full-duplex data transfer, allowing data to be sent and received simultaneously, which can further increase the data transfer rate, and also allows for better scalability and expandability by connecting multiple hard drives in a daisy-chain configuration. SAS interface also supports hot-swapping, which means that the hard drives can be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the system, which can be a crucial feature in enterprise environments.
Furthermore, the 12 Gbps data transfer rate of the Dell hard drive allows for faster data access, especially when working with large files, such as multimedia files and backups, and also when using high-performance applications, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
Capacity and Performance
The 18PRR Dell 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512E SFF Hard Drive has a capacity of 1.8TB, providing ample storage for large data sets and multimedia files. The drive’s 10K RPM rotation speed and 12GB/s SAS interface provide fast data access and transfer speeds, allowing for efficient data processing and retrieval. Additionally, the drive utilizes 512E sector format, which is an advanced format that increases the drive’s performance and improves error correction.
This drive also provides a high IOPS(Input/Output Operations Per Second) and fast data transfer rate, making it suitable for use in high-performance storage systems, data centers and enterprise-level applications where high-speed data access is critical, such as databases, virtualization, and high-performance computing.
General Information:
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Mfg Part Number : 18PRR
- Dell Part Number : 400-AURF
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Sub-Type : SAS-12GBPS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Storage Capacity : 1.8 TB
- Spindle Speed : 10000 RPM
- Interface : SAS 12GB/S
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch
Performance :
- Features : Advanced Format 512e
- Data Transfer Rate: 1200 MBPS External
EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY
- Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12GB/S
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Plug – 2.5inch
Compatibility
- Poweredge T440
- Poweredge T640
