Dell is one of the most prominent and trusted brands in the computer hardware industry. They produce a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, monitors, and accessories. One of their key product offerings is hard drives, which are essential for storing data on computers. The Dell 400-AWQM hard drive is one such product that offers high performance and reliability. In this article, we will discuss the specifications and features of the Dell 400-AWQM hard drive.
The Dell 400-AWQM is a 900GB hard drive that offers 15K RPM and 256MB cache. It uses the SAS interface, which offers a data transfer rate of 12Gbps. The hard drive is designed to offer high performance and reliability for enterprise-level applications, including data centers and server farms.
Capacity and CacheThe Dell 400-AWQM hard drive has a capacity of 900GB, which is suitable for storing large amounts of data. This is particularly important for businesses that need to store large amounts of data, such as financial institutions, hospitals, and government agencies.
The cache of a hard drive is a small amount of memory used to store frequently accessed data. The Dell 400-AWQM hard drive has a cache of 256MB, which is larger than the average hard drive cache of 64MB. This means that it can store more frequently accessed data, which leads to faster access times and improved performance.
SAS InterfaceThe Dell 400-AWQM hard drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which is a high-speed interface that allows for fast data transfer rates. The SAS interface is particularly suited to enterprise-level storage systems that require high-performance data transfer rates.
The SAS interface has a data transfer rate of 12 gigabits per second (Gbps), which is significantly faster than the older SCSI interface. Additionally, the SAS interface supports multiple devices on a single interface, which allows for more efficient use of storage resources.
Buffer MemoryBuffer memory, also known as cache memory, is a small amount of memory on the hard drive that temporarily stores data before it is written to or read from the disk. The Dell 400-AWQM hard drive has a 256MB buffer memory, which is larger than the buffer memory of most hard drives.
The buffer memory plays an important role in improving the overall performance of the hard drive. When data is read from or written to the hard drive, it is first stored in the buffer memory. This data can be accessed much faster than data stored on the disk, so the buffer memory acts as a temporary high-speed storage area. This improves the responsiveness of the hard drive and reduces the overall access time, resulting in faster data transfer rates.
ReliabilityThe Dell 400-AWQM hard drive is designed to be reliable and durable, which is essential for enterprise-level applications. It uses advanced technologies like S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) and ECC (Error Correction Code) to detect and correct errors, which helps to prevent data loss and improve reliability.
CompatibilityThe Dell 400-AWQM hard drive is compatible with a wide range of Dell servers, including the PowerEdge R320, R420, R520, R620, R720, R720xd, and R820. It is also compatible with some non-Dell servers that use the SAS interface.
In summary, the Dell 400-AWQM hard drive is a high-performance and reliable hard drive that is designed for enterprise-level applications. It offers a capacity of 900GB, a speed of 15,000 RPM, and a cache of 256MB. It uses the SAS interface, which offers a data transfer rate of 12Gbps, making it faster and more efficient than traditional interfaces like SATA. It is compatible with a wide range of Dell servers and is designed to be reliable and durable, making it an ideal choice for businesses that need to store large amounts of data.
General Information about the Dell 400-AWQM- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 400-AWQM
- Product Type : Hard Drive
- Capacity : 900GB
- Form Factor : 2.5inch
- Interface : Sas 12GB/S
- Features : Advanced Format 4kn
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPs (External)
- Spindle Speed : 15K Rpm
- Width: 2.8 Inch
- Depth: 3.9 Inch
- Height: 0.6 Inch
- Weight: 0.50 Lbs
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached Scsi 3
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Internal - 2.5inch
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