Recommended System Requirements
The Dell 400-BCNK 480GB SAS 12GBPS Hot-Plug Solid State Drive is a high-performance storage device designed for use in enterprise-level systems and data centers. To ensure optimal performance and compatibility, the following system requirements are recommended:
- Server hardware: The drive is designed for use in Dell PowerEdge servers and compatible systems with a 12Gbps SAS interface.
- Operating system: The drive is compatible with Microsoft Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server operating systems.
- BIOS version: The system must have the latest BIOS version installed for compatibility with the drive.
- Firmware: The drive firmware should be updated to the latest version for optimal performance and compatibility.
- RAID controller: A SAS RAID controller is recommended to provide enhanced data protection and performance.
- Power and cooling: The system should have adequate power and cooling capacity to handle the added heat generated by the drive.
- Driver support: The system should have the latest driver installed for the SAS controller to ensure compatibility with the drive.
By meeting these recommended system requirements, users can ensure that the Dell 400-BCNK 480GB SAS 12GBPS Hot-Plug Solid State Drive provides reliable and high-performance storage for their enterprise-level systems and data centers.
Benefits of Using a Hot-Plug SSD
A hot-plug drive refers to a storage device that can be replaced or added to a system without having to power down the system. This feature provides several benefits for users:
- Increased Uptime: With the ability to replace or add a drive without having to power down the system, there is no need for downtime, which results in increased system uptime and productivity.
- Easy Maintenance: The hot-plug drive allows for easy maintenance, making it possible to replace a failed drive without having to shut down the system.
- Scalability: The hot-plug drive allows for scalability, enabling users to add or remove drives as needed, without having to shut down the system. This makes it easy to expand storage capacity as needed.
- Improved Performance: The hot-plug drive can improve system performance by allowing the system to continue to function even if a drive fails. This eliminates the need to stop the system and replace the failed drive, which can cause performance degradation.
- Increased Reliability: The hot-plug drive is more reliable as it eliminates the need for manual intervention when adding or removing drives. This reduces the risk of human error, leading to increased reliability of the system.
In conclusion, the hot-plug drive provides a range of benefits for users, including increased uptime, easy maintenance, scalability, improved performance, and increased reliability.
Backup & Restore Facilities
Backup and restore facilities refer to the processes and systems used to secure data and restore it in case of data loss. The Dell 400-BCNK 480GB SAS 12GBPS Hot-Plug Solid State Drive can support backup and restore facilities through the use of backup software or hardware systems.
- Backup Software: This type of software allows users to schedule regular backups of their data and store it on a separate location, such as another hard drive or cloud storage. The software can be configured to backup specific files, folders or the entire system. In case of data loss, the backup software can be used to restore the backed-up data.
- Hardware Systems: This type of backup and restore facility involves using hardware systems such as tape drives or disk-based backup systems. These systems can be used to backup the data and store it in a separate location. In case of data loss, the hardware system can be used to restore the backed-up data.
In conclusion, the Dell 400-BCNK 480GB SAS 12GBPS Hot-Plug Solid State Drive supports backup and restore facilities through the use of backup software or hardware systems, which helps to secure data and restore it in case of data loss.
Main Information about this Dell 400-BCNK
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 400-BCNK
- Product Type: Solid State Drive
- Interface: SAS 12GBPS
Key Features for 480GB Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 480GB SSD
- Type: Hot Plug SSD
- Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
Compatibility of SAS 12GBPS SSD
- Poweredge R230, Poweredge R330, Poweredge R430
- Poweredge R530, Poweredge R630, Poweredge R730
- Poweredge R730xd, Poweredge R930
- Powervault Md1200, Powervault Md1220, Powervault Md3200
- Powervault Md3200i
- Powervault Md3400, Powervault Md3600f, Powervault Md3600i
- Powervault Md3800f, Powervault Md3800i
Product Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63 inch
- Width: 3.10 inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 lbs
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
About Refurbished Products
Users who prefer faster transfer rates and improved system response would find SAS 12GBPS SSDs handy. These drives are suitable for use in enterprise servers and storage arrays. They can process large workloads that require high input/output and low latency. SAS 12GBPS SSDs are one of the most improved storage devices for server virtualization, high-end computing, and data analytics.
These drives support dual-port operation with features that improve reliability. These features include advanced error correction, high signal quality, data integrity technology, and several others. They use higher signal voltages with end-to-end integrity, offering better data speed than SATA drives, and supporting multiple data paths.
Ultra-Fast & Consistent Performance
As SSDs continue to expand in the memory market, the SAS solid-state drives seek to leverage the 12GBPs architecture to offer high-level performance. The design of these drives allows them to carry out several operations effectively. Server virtualization, tiering, high-performance computing, and data analytics have never been faster.
These drives have steady performance specs to allow them to carry out sequential activities. Users will find SAS SSDs with form factors within the range of 1.8" and 3.5", making them a compact option. The SAS 12GBPS comes with a multi-path connection which provides room for fail-over redundancy. With this, users can be sure that there will be no single point of failure.
Furthermore, they feature advanced SAS error-control that ensures high-level error correction and data protection. There is also an error-recovery technology combination that helps to protect user data and prevent data loss.
Built for Data-Intensive & Energy Saving Applications
The virtual storage systems and servers in today's world demand a high level of data use. Bulky data requirements are needed for hybrid cloud environments and database systems. SAS 12GBPS SSDs are built to handle these data-intensive operations. Users will find SAS SSDs that offer capacities up to 30.72TB.
There are other lesser and more affordable capacity offerings available today. These provide data centers, analysts, and computing enthusiasts with more data storage options. Users will not need to buy several drives, thereby saving costs and rack spaces.
Also, these SAS 12GBPS SSDs come in various endurance ratings, depending on the operations they are used for. They also have different settings, which range from ultra-low to high. The ultra-low-power mode, for instance, helps users to maximize energy-saving while offering improved performance.
Features of SAS 12GBPS
- Ultra-fast performance for demanding enterprise operations
- Endurance build to match a variety of workloads
- Reduce data access wait times when used for complex workloads
- Offer the highest level of reliability and scalability
- Safeguard data against undetectable power losses and unexpected data corruption
- First-in-class storage density
- Ensure data integrity with topnotch error detection and correction technology
- Ensure data constant data availability for crucial systems.
Best-Fit Applications
- High-level enterprise operations with data-intensive workloads
- External enterprise solutions for servers
- Hyperscale operations
- Cloud data centers for bulk storage
- Centralized surveillance systems
- Backup and restore enterprise virtual tape
- High-capacity RAID storage
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