Description
Form Factor and Capacity
Form Factor refers to the physical dimensions and layout of a hard disk drive. It is the standard specification that defines the size and shape of a hard disk drive. The most common form factors for hard disk drives are 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch.
The 400-ALRV Dell 7.2K 4TB RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Disk has a Large Form Factor (LFF) which means it has a 3.5-inch form factor, which is typically used in servers and workstations. This form factor provides a larger storage capacity, better performance, and improved cooling compared to smaller form factors like 2.5-inch.
Capacity refers to the amount of data that a hard disk drive can store. In this case, the Dell 7.2K 4TB RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Disk has a capacity of 4 Terabytes (TB) which means it can store up to 4 trillion bytes of data. This is a large amount of storage capacity and is suitable for storing large amounts of data such as multimedia files, backups, and databases.
Compliance and Certifications
Compliance refers to the adherence to industry standards, regulations, and guidelines that ensure the safety and performance of a product. Compliance certifications are issued by various organizations and agencies that test and verify that a product meets these standards.
In the case of the 400-ALRV Dell 7.2K 4TB RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Disk, it may have compliance certifications such as:
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) compliance, which verifies that the hard disk drive is compatible with the SAS interface and meets the SAS specifications.
- T10 and T13 compliance, which verifies that the hard disk drive meets the standards set by the T10 Technical Committee and T13 Technical Committee for storage interfaces.
- S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology) compliance, which ensures that the hard disk drive can monitor and report on its own health status.
- RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) compliance, which verifies that the hard disk drive does not contain hazardous materials that are harmful to the environment.
- FCC (Federal Communications Commission) compliance, which ensures that the hard disk drive does not interfere with other electronic devices.
- CE (Conformité Européene) compliance, which verifies that the hard disk drive meets the safety and environmental standards set by the European Union.
It is important to note that compliance and certifications may vary depending on the specific model and region, so it is always recommended to check the product’s documentation or contact the manufacturer for more information.
Data Transfer Rate and Performance
Data Transfer Rate refers to the speed at which data can be transferred from the hard disk drive to the host computer or server. It is typically measured in MegaBytes per second (MB/s) or GigaBytes per second (GB/s).
The 400-ALRV Dell 7.2K 4TB RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Disk has a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps. This means that it can transfer data at a rate of 12 billion bits per second, which is a high transfer rate and allows for fast data transfer and improved performance.
Performance of a hard drive is measured in its ability to access, read and write data on the drive. The Dell 7.2K 4TB RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Disk has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM which is considered as high speed and thus providing better performance for demanding workloads.
It is important to note that the actual data transfer rate and performance of the hard disk drive may vary depending on the specific configuration of the host computer or server and other factors such as the amount of data being transferred and the number of hard disk drives in use.
General Information
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Mfg Part Number : 2XT8Y
- Dell Part Number : 400-ALRV
- Product Line : Hard Drive With Tray
Specifications
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap – Nearline
- Capacity : 4TB
- Form Factor : 3.5inch
- Interface : SAS 12GB/S
- Spin Speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1.2 GBPS (External)
Dimension And Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
Compatibility
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