Advanced Format Technology is a feature that increases the physical block size on a hard drive, which in turn allows for more data to be stored on the same amount of physical space. This technology is used in the Dell 400-ANWQ 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Drive, it allows for more efficient use of space, and can help to improve performance and reliability of the drive.
Advanced Format technology is also known as 4K or 4Kn sector technology, it uses a physical block size of 4,096 bytes (4KB) instead of the traditional 512 bytes (512B). This increased block size allows for greater storage density and more efficient use of space, which is particularly useful for high-capacity drives like the Dell 8TB hard drive.
Additionally, this technology also improves the error correction capabilities of the drive and reduces the number of read and write errors. This improves the overall reliability of the drive and helps to protect data from corruption.
Advanced Format Technology is an important feature for large-scale data storage and archival applications, where storage density and reliability are critical. The Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Drive with this technology is a suitable choice for servers, storage systems, and data centers.
Interface and Data Transfer RateThe Dell 400-ANWQ 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Drive uses a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for connecting to the host system. SAS is a high-speed data transfer interface that is commonly used in servers and storage systems. It provides faster data transfer rates than other interfaces such as SATA, and allows for more efficient communication between the drive and the host system.
The drive also has a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which refers to the speed at which data can be transferred between the drive and the host system. A high data transfer rate is important for high-performance applications that require fast access to large amounts of data. With a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, the drive can transfer data at a rate of 12 billion bits per second, which is much faster than a typical SATA drive that might have a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps.
The SAS interface and 12 Gbps data transfer rate of the Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Drive make it a suitable choice for high-performance servers and storage systems, where fast data transfer rates are crucial for maintaining high levels of performance and availability. Additionally, the large form factor of the drive also helps in increasing the storage density and reliability of the drive.
Hot-Swap CapabilitiesHot-swap capability is a feature that allows a hard drive to be replaced or upgraded while the system is running, without shutting down or disrupting operations. This feature is particularly useful for servers and storage systems that need to be available 24/7, as it allows for planned or unplanned maintenance to be performed without disrupting service. In the case of the Dell 400-ANWQ 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF Hard Drive, this feature allows for the replacement of a failed drive without the need to power down the system, reducing downtime and maintaining high availability of data.
Hot-swap capability is particularly useful in a server environment where the hard drive is a mission-critical component. With hot-swap capability, a failed hard drive can be replaced quickly and easily, reducing downtime and minimizing the risk of data loss. Additionally, hot-swap capability also allows for easy upgrades of hard drives, enabling users to increase storage capacity or improve performance without shutting down the system. This feature can also be beneficial for data centers, where multiple hard drives are used, hot-swap capability allows the replacement of a failed drive without causing downtime or data loss. This feature is particularly important in large scale data storage and archival applications where the data is vital and can't afford any downtime or data loss.
Product Features
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Mfg part number : H97M9
- Dell part number : 400-ANWQ
- Product type : hard disk drive with tra
Specifications
- Device type : hard drive - internal - near-line
- Storage capacity : 8 TB
- Interface : sas-12GBPS
- Bytes per sector : 4kn
- Drive dimensions : 3.5 inch
Performance
- Spindle speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive transfer rate : 1200 MBPS (external)
- Interfaces : 1 x serial attached scsi - 12gbps
- Compatible bays : 1 x internal - 3.5inch
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 R530
- Poweredge R730
- Poweredge R730XD
- Poweredge T430
- Poweredge T630
- Powervault MD1200
- Powervault MD3060E
- Powervault MD3200I
- Powervault MD3260I
- Powervault MD3400
- Powervault MD3460
- Powervault MD3800F
- Powervault MD3800I
- Powervault MD3860F
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