The Dell 400-AXLI 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF hard drive is suitable for use in servers. A server is a computer system that is designed to handle multiple requests from other computers or devices simultaneously. This hard drive is well-suited for use in servers because of its high storage capacity, high-performance SAS interface, and its compatibility with server-class systems.
The 12TB of storage capacity allows for large amounts of data to be stored on the drive, which is beneficial for applications that require high storage capacity, such as data warehousing, video editing, and other high-performance computing applications.
The SAS interface supports a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which is faster than the previous 6 Gbps SAS and SATA interfaces. This means that the drive can transfer data faster and improve the overall performance of the drive. Additionally, it's backward compatible with 6 Gbps SAS and SAS-2 interfaces, which makes it suitable for use in legacy systems.
The drive also features a 256MB buffer and 512E format, which provides improved performance and increased storage density. The 512E format is used to improve the compatibility of the drive with legacy systems that were designed to work with 512-byte sectors.
The drive is also suitable for read-intensive workloads, which means that it is optimized for frequently reading large amounts of data.
It's important to note that for servers, the drive's performance and reliability can be improved by using a RAID configuration. RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) is a technology that allows multiple hard drives to be combined into a single logical unit for improved performance, data redundancy and/or increased storage capacity.
Serial-Attached SCSIThe Dell 400-AXLI 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF hard drive uses SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) as its interface. SAS is a high-performance interface designed for use in servers and other enterprise-level storage applications. It is a point-to-point interface, which means that each device is connected directly to the host, rather than sharing a common bus like SATA drives. This allows for faster data transfer rates and improved performance.
The SAS interface supports a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which is faster than the previous 6 Gbps SAS and SATA interfaces. This means that the drive can transfer data faster and improve the overall performance of the drive. Additionally, it's backward compatible with 6 Gbps SAS and SAS-2 interfaces, which makes it suitable for use in legacy systems.
SAS also supports multiple paths to the drive, which improves data availability and allows for automatic failover in case of a drive failure. This feature is particularly useful in servers and other high-availability environments where data availability is critical.
SAS also supports enclosure management, which allows for monitoring and controlling the temperature, voltage, and other environmental conditions of the drive enclosure.
Delivers the high ReliabilityThe reliability of the Dell 400-AXLI 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF hard drive can be determined by several factors, including the mean time between failures (MTBF) and the error rate. The MTBF is a measure of how long the drive can be expected to run before experiencing a failure, while the error rate measures the number of errors that occur during operation.
Dell does not provide MTBF or error rate specifications for this drive, but as it is a server-class drive, it is expected to have high reliability. Server-class hard drives are typically designed to operate under harsher conditions than consumer-grade hard drives, such as high temperatures and heavy workloads, and are built with features such as enhanced error correction and vibration tolerance to improve their reliability.
Another factor that contributes to the reliability of the drive is the use of SAS interface, which supports multiple paths to the drive, and allows for automatic failover in case of a drive failure. SAS also supports enclosure management, which allows for monitoring and controlling the temperature, voltage, and other environmental conditions of the drive enclosure. This can help to prevent hardware failures caused by environmental factors.
It's important to note that the reliability of the drive can be improved by using a RAID configuration. RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks) is a technology that allows multiple hard drives to be combined into a single logical unit for improved performance, data redundancy and/or increased storage capacity.
General Information
Manufacturer : Dell
MPN : 400-AXLI
Type : Hard Disk Drive With Tray
HDD Type : SAS 12GBPS
SKU : 400-AXLI
Technical Information
Storage Capacity : 12 TB
Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
Interface : SAS-12GBPS
Cache : 256 MB
Features : Advanced Format 512E
Performance
Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12GB/S
Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap - 3.5inch
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