Product overview of Hard Drive
In the field of technology and computer hardware, there are numerous components that are used in assembling computers or in upgrading an existing system. One of these components is a hard drive, which is the primary storage device used to store files, programs, and operating systems on a computer. The Dell 400-APGN 900GB SAS 12GBPS 15K RPM 256MB SFF Hard Drive is a high-performance hard drive designed for enterprise-level applications. This article will explain what the Dell 400-APGN hard drive is, what it's used for, and how it works.
The Dell 400-APGN hard drive is a Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drive that has a storage capacity of 900GB. It is designed to operate at a speed of 15,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), which makes it a high-performance hard drive. It uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which is a high-speed interface used for connecting hard drives to servers and storage systems. The SAS interface provides a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gigabytes per second (GB/s), which is significantly faster than the SATA interface used in most consumer-grade hard drives.
Features of Dell 400-APGN Hard Drive
The Dell 400-APGN hard drive has several features that make it a reliable and high-performance storage device. One of these features is its 256MB cache buffer, which helps to improve the overall performance of the hard drive. The cache buffer acts as a temporary storage area for frequently accessed data, which helps to reduce the amount of time it takes to access data on the hard drive.
Another feature of the Dell 400-APGN hard drive is its advanced format technology, which allows the hard drive to store more data on each track. This technology helps to increase the storage capacity of the hard drive without increasing its physical size. It also helps to improve the overall performance of the hard drive by reducing the amount of time it takes to access data.
Applications of Dell 400-APGN Hard Drive
The Dell 400-APGN hard drive is designed for use in enterprise-level applications where high performance and reliability are critical. Some of the applications where the Dell 400-APGN hard drive can be used include:
- Database Servers - The Dell 400-APGN hard drive is ideal for use in database servers, where fast data access and retrieval are critical.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) - The Dell 400-APGN hard drive can be used in HPC applications, where large amounts of data need to be processed quickly.
- Virtualization - The Dell 400-APGN hard drive can be used in virtualized environments, where multiple virtual machines are running on a single physical server.
- Cloud Computing - The Dell 400-APGN hard drive can be used in cloud computing environments, where data storage and retrieval performance are critical.
How Dell 400-APGN Hard Drive Works
The Dell 400-APGN hard drive works by using a series of spinning disks to store data. These disks are called platters and are coated with a magnetic material that can be used to store digital data. The platters spin at a high speed of 15,000 RPM, and a read/write head mounted on an actuator arm moves across the platter to access the data.
The read/write head reads data from the platter by detecting changes in the magnetic field of the platter's surface. When data is written to the platter, the read/write head uses an electromagnet to change the magnetic field of the platter's surface, storing the data.
Details Information about the Dell 400-APGN
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 400-APGN
- Type: Hard Drive
- Sub-Type: SAS 12GBPS
Key Features
- Device Type : Hard Drive - Internal
- Capacity : 900GB
- Form Factor : 2.5inch
- Interface : Sas 12GB/S
- Features : Advanced Format 4kn
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPs (External)
- Spindle Speed : 15K Rpm
Compatibility
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The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives have become increasingly popular for their increasing use in high-end workstations and servers. These drives are employed in consumer desktops and modern servers for their speed and reliability. Enterprises have made the SAS hard drives their de-facto standard. Now, the 12Gbps speed throws the usefulness of these drives up a notch.
Most professional hosting providers now use SAS 12Gbps hard drives for data production. These drives have proven useful in high input/output operations and critical website functions. Users trust these drives because there is no risk of data loss, corruption, or downtime.
Faster Throughput
SAS 12Gbps drives read, write, and process data within split seconds. The latest 12Gbps disks use the latest RAID hardware technology to offer faster data transfer and recovery rates. They are perfect for sequential data, high workloads, and random IOPS alike.
This function allows them to be best suited for servers that have 100 percent duty cycles. They do not only work with desktops and PCs, but they can read/write data 24/7.
Higher Performance
SAS 12Gbps HDDs have received the utmost attention in the market as a result of their high performance. These performance benefits allow it to be useful for a wide variety of applications. For instance, a SAS 12Gbps connection can support up to four wide lanes per connection.
Connecting JBOD with these SAS drives can support up to 1200MB/s. These high-performance drives do not only help handle large workloads; they also offer cost-effective expansion to an already robust system.
Also, each 12Gbps high-performance SAS drive can offer users a rotational speed of up to 15000 rpm.
They provide a great bandwidth enough to perform efficiently. The robust performance of SAS 12Gbps drives clearly a worthy investment for improved performance of servers and desktops. They provide very large amounts of storage options and are a cost-effective choice for users.
Utmost Flexibility
Flexibility is one of the best benefits of SAS 12Gbps drives. These drives have configured flexibility, which allows them to work perfectly with several devices without modification or changes. Many of them feature a Universal Serial controller for seamless system support.
SAS 12Gbps hard drives can also be partitioned into a storage pool and assigned to servers for work-intensive applications. They are a perfect fit for server systems, including reservation systems, medical imaging, and more!
Only this range of SAS hard drives can provide users with the best worlds of flexibility. This way, allows them to support use with other drives.
Increased Availability
12Gbps SAS-based storage systems have the benefit of dual-port capability. This allows them to provide a redundant path to the drives in case of controller failover. These drives also operate on separate point-to-point connections. That way, it is rare for drive connection loss to affect them.
SAS 12Gbps HDDs are built to handle the rigours of heavy workloads and enterprise use. They also safeguard data integrity, thanks to their ability to comprehensively verify data and correct errors.Warranty
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