Description
Capacity and Data Transfer Speeds
Capacity refers to the amount of storage space available on a hard disk drive. The 400-AZXI Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N 3.5inch Hard Disk Drive has a capacity of 4 terabytes, which is a large amount of storage that can be used to store a variety of data, such as video, audio, images, and files.
Data transfer speeds refer to the rate at which data can be transferred to and from the hard disk drive. The 400-AZXI Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N 3.5inch Hard Disk Drive has a data transfer speed of 12 GB/s, which is a high data transfer rate that allows for fast data transfer and access to stored data. This is achieved by the SAS interface, SAS is a high-speed data transfer interface that is faster than SATA and enables faster data transfer.
It also has a 7.2K RPM which means that the hard drive platter spins at 7200 revolutions per minute, this results in faster data access and a better overall performance. The 512N form factor, is a standard size for 3.5-inch hard drives, it is a larger form factor than the 2.5-inch drives which are typically used in laptops.
SAS Interface and Compatibility
The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface is a high-speed data transfer interface that is used in the 400-AZXI Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N 3.5inch Hard Disk Drive. It provides faster data transfer speeds than the SATA (Serial ATA) interface, which is commonly used in consumer-grade hard drives. SAS interface uses a serial protocol to transfer data, and it allows for faster data transfer rates and higher data throughput. It is also more reliable and provides better error handling compared to SATA.
Compatibility refers to the ability of the hard drive to work with different types of systems and devices. The 400-AZXI Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N 3.5inch Hard Disk Drive is compatible with systems that support the SAS interface, which includes servers and storage arrays. It is also backwards-compatible with SATA interface, which means it can be used in systems that support SATA interface, but the data transfer rate will be limited to the SATA’s capabilities.
Additionally, the 512N form factor is also compatible with most server and storage systems that support 3.5-inch hard drives. This hard drive also comes with Dell’s warranty and support, so it is best used with Dell’s servers and storage systems.
Power Management
Power management refers to the ability of a device to control and optimize its power usage. The 400-AZXI Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N 3.5inch Hard Disk Drive is designed to be energy-efficient, which helps to reduce power consumption and lower operating costs.
It includes features such as Advanced Format technology that improves power efficiency by reducing the amount of power required for disk operations. It also has a low-power idle state, which reduces power consumption when the drive is not in use.
Additionally, SAS interface has a feature called “SAS Link Power Management (LPM)” which enables the drive to enter into a lower power state when the drive is not active, this can help to reduce power consumption and improve energy efficiency.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number : 400-AZXI
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Sub- Product Type : SAS-12GBPS
- Product Line : Hard Drive With Tray
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity : 4 TB
- Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
- Interface : Serial Attached SCSI(SAS-12GBPS)
- Features : Advanced Format 512n
PERFORMANCE
- Rotational Speed : 7.2K RPM
- External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY
- interfaces : 1 X Sas 12GBPS
- compatible Bays : 1 X Hot Plug – 3.5inch
COMPATIBILITY
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- powervault Me484
