The Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512E LFF Hard Disk has a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-performance and reliable interface for connecting hard drives to servers and storage systems. The SAS interface allows for a data transfer rate of 12Gbps, which is faster than the traditional SAS 6Gbps and SATA interfaces.
The hard disk also uses a 512E sector format, which is a new standard that allows for larger capacities, while still being compatible with legacy systems that use 512-byte sector format.
The hard disk has a Large Form Factor (LFF) design, which means it is physically larger than a Small Form Factor (SFF) hard disk. This allows for higher storage capacities and improved cooling.
This hard disk is compatible with SAS-enabled servers and storage systems, and its hot-swappable design allows for easy replacement and maintenance, without the need to shut down the system.
It also features dual port option for redundancy and increased reliability, which means it has two SAS connections, so that if one port fails, the system can automatically switch to the other one.
The hard disk also supports SAS expanders and JBODs (Just a Bunch of Disks) which allows to increase the storage capacity by connecting multiple hard drives together, and connecting them to a SAS-enabled server or storage system.
Compatibility and System requirementsThe Dell 400-AFNY 6TB 7.2K RPM hard disk drive is designed to deliver high performance in enterprise-level storage systems and servers. The 7200 RPM spindle speed allows for faster data access and improved system performance. Additionally, the drive's high storage capacity and large buffer size of 256MB allow for large-scale data storage and efficient handling of large files.
The drive's advanced technologies such as rotational vibration sensors and enhanced error correction algorithms, also contribute to its high performance. The rotational vibration sensors help to counteract the effects of vibration in multi-drive environments, which can cause data errors and slow down performance. The enhanced error correction algorithms help to improve data integrity and increase drive reliability.
The drive's high performance is also demonstrated in its high sustained data transfer rates, which can reach up to 255MB/s for sequential reads and 255MB/s for sequential writes, thus allowing for fast data transfer and backup.
Performance and ReliabilityThe Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512E LFF Hard Disk is compatible with SAS-enabled servers and storage systems. This means that it can be connected to and used with these types of systems, which have a SAS interface and support SAS-enabled devices.
In order to use the hard disk, a SAS controller or host bus adapter (HBA) is required. These devices act as a bridge between the hard disk and the server or storage system, and are responsible for handling data transfer, error correction, and other functions.
It is also compatible with 512E sector format, which is a new standard that allows for larger storage capacities while still being compatible with legacy systems that use 512-byte sector format.
The hard disk has a Large Form Factor (LFF) design, which means it is physically larger than a Small Form Factor (SFF) hard disk. This allows for higher storage capacities and improved cooling.
The hard disk is also compatible with various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and VMware and minimum system requirements include an available SAS port and proper power and cooling.
It's always a good practice to check with the manufacturer for detailed compatibility and system requirements information before purchasing. Also, firmware and driver updates may be required for optimal performance, and should be checked with the manufacturer.
General Information- Manufacturer : Dell
- MPN : 400-AHJB
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive With Tray
- SKU : 400-AHJB
Specifications
- Storage Capacity : 8 TB
- Interface : SAS-12GBPS
- Bytes Per Sector : 512
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
- Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS (External)
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
Compatibility
- Poweredge R230
- Poweredge R330
- Poweredge R430
- Poweredge R730
- Poweredge R730xd
- Poweredge T430
- Poweredge T630
- Powervault Md1200
- Powervault Md3060e
- Powervault Md3200i
- Powervault Md3260i
- Powervault Md3860f
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