Description
Improving Workload Performance
The Dell 2K8KH 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS 512e Form Factor Hot-plug Hard Drive is a high-capacity and high-performance hard drive. It has a capacity of 16TB and spins at 7200 RPM, which provides fast data transfer rates. It uses the SAS interface and supports a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which is faster than the 6 Gbps of SAS interface. It is a hot-plug drive, which means it can be easily replaced while the server is running. It is also a 512e drive, which means it supports the advanced format, which increases the physical sector size on the disk from 512 bytes to 4,096 (4K) bytes. This helps improve storage efficiency and data integrity. Overall this is a high-performance, large-capacity hard drive that is well suited for use in data centers and other enterprise environments.
Compatibility of Hot Plug Hard Drive
The Dell 2K8KH 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Form Factor Hot-plug Hard Drive is compatible with a wide range of Dell servers and storage systems that support SAS interfaces and 12 Gbps data transfer rates. It is recommended to check the compatibility with the specific Dell server or storage system model before purchasing, as compatibility can vary depending on the specific model and firmware version. The form factor is 3.5″ LFF which is compatible with most of the Dell servers and storage systems.
It’s also recommended to check for the firmware and driver compatibility for the specific operating system or hypervisor you are running. The drive can be used with both Windows and Linux operating systems and also with VMware, Hyper-V and other popular virtualization platforms.
In general, the Dell part of 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Form Factor Hot-plug Hard Drive is a reliable and compatible option for increasing storage capacity in a variety of enterprise environments.
Reliability
The Dell 2K8KH 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Form Factor Hot-plug Hard Drive is generally considered to be a reliable option for enterprise storage. Dell is a well-known brand in the industry and their products are designed to meet the high demands of data centers and other enterprise environments.
The hard drive has 7200 RPM and SAS interface, which provides faster data transfer rates and improved reliability compared to slower-spinning drives. The use of SAS interface also provides improved error detection and correction compared to SATA drives. Additionally, the drive is hot-plug capable, which allows for easy replacement of failed drives without having to shut down the entire system.
The drive is also designed to support advanced format, which improves storage efficiency and data integrity. The drive is also built to support RAID configurations, which can further improve data availability and protect against data loss in case of drive failure.
However, as with all mechanical hard drives, there is always a risk of failure. It is always recommended to have a backup and recovery plan in place to protect against data loss in case of a drive.
General Information about this Dell 2K8KH
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 2K8KH
- Storage Capacity: 16TB
- Device Type: Hard Drive Hot-swap
Technical Information of Dell 16TB Hard Drive
- Interface: SAS 12GBPS
- Features: Advanced Format 512e
- Drive Dimensions: 3.5 Inch
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate: 1200 MBPS (external)
- Expansion & Connectivity:
- Interfaces: 1 X SAS 12GBPS
- Compatible Bays: 1 X Hot-plug – 3.5Inch
Dimension and Weight for this Dell SAS Hard Disk
- Width: 4 Inch
- Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
Compatibility:
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R240
- Poweredge R250
- Poweredge R350
- Poweredge R440
- Poweredge R450
- Poweredge R540
- Poweredge R550
- Poweredge R6415
- Poweredge R650
- Poweredge R650xs
- Poweredge R6515
- Poweredge R740xd
- Poweredge R740xd2
- Poweredge R7415
- Poweredge R7425
- Poweredge R750
- Poweredge R750xs
- Poweredge R7515
- Poweredge R7525
- Poweredge T350
- Poweredge T550
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