The Dell 400-BEGZ is a 12 terabyte (TB) hard disk drive (HDD) that is designed for use in enterprise storage systems and servers. The drive has a large storage capacity of 12TB, which allows it to store a large amount of data.
The drive has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, which is a measure of how fast the disk spins inside the drive. The faster the disk spins, the faster data can be accessed. This high rotation speed makes the drive suitable for use in high-performance applications where data access speed is important.
The drive uses the SAS-12GBps interface, which stands for Serial Attached SCSI and supports data transfer rates of up to 12 gigabits per second (GBps). SAS is a high-speed data transfer technology that is commonly used in enterprise storage systems and servers.
The drive also has a 256 megabyte (MB) buffer, which is a memory component that temporarily stores data being read from or written to the drive. The buffer helps to increase the drive's data transfer performance by allowing the drive to quickly access the data without having to go to the disk to retrieve it.
The drive has a 3.5 inch form factor, which is the standard size for most enterprise-class hard drives. LFF stands for Large Form Factor, this means that the drive is of the standard size of 3.5 inches.
The drive uses the 512E sector format, which is an advanced version of the 512 byte sector format that allows for larger storage capacity. 512E format allows the drive to store more data on the disk, which results in a higher storage density and thus allows for more data to be stored in the same physical space.
In summary, The Dell this model is a high-performance hard drive with a large storage capacity of 12TB and fast data access speeds. It is designed for use in enterprise storage systems and servers and uses advanced technologies such as SAS-12GBps interface, 256MB buffer and 512E sector format to provide high performance and data reliability.
PerformanceThe performance of the Dell 400-BEGZ 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF HDD will depend on various factors such as the host system it is connected to, the workload and the RAID configuration.
The 7200 RPM rotation speed of the drive will generally provide faster data access speeds compared to slower 5400 RPM drives. The high rotation speed allows the drive to quickly access and transfer data, making it suitable for high-performance applications such as databases, virtualization, and data warehousing.
The SAS-12GBps interface allows for high-speed data transfer rates of up to 12 gigabits per second, which can help to improve the overall performance of the drive. The 12 Gbps SAS interface is faster than the 6 Gbps SAS interface and is backward compatible with 6 Gbps SAS and SATA devices.
The 256MB buffer is also a contributing factor to the drive's performance. The buffer acts as a temporary storage area for data being read from or written to the drive, which can help to improve data transfer speeds by allowing the drive to quickly access the data without having to go to the disk to retrieve it.
The 512E sector format also plays a role in the drive's performance. The 512E format allows the drive to store more data on the disk, which results in a higher storage density and thus allows for more data to be stored in the same physical space. This can result in faster read and write speeds as the data is stored in larger chunks, reducing the number of times the drive's head needs to seek different parts of the disk.
In summary, the Dell this model 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF HDD is designed for high-performance applications and offers a high data transfer rate and large storage capacity, which can help to improve the overall performance of the host system it is connected to. However, the performance will depend on the host system, the workload and RAID configuration.
ReliabilityThe reliability of the Dell 400-BEGZ 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF HDD can be evaluated based on several factors such as the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), the Non-Recoverable Error Rate (NCQ), and the Error Correction Code (ECC).
The MTBF is a measure of how long a drive is expected to operate without failure. A higher MTBF generally indicates a more reliable drive. The MTBF for the Dell this product is not publicly available.
The Non-Recoverable Error Rate (NCQ) is a measure of the number of errors that occur during data transfer. A lower NCQ indicates a more reliable drive. The NCQ for the Dell this item is not publicly available.
The Error Correction Code (ECC) is a method of detecting and correcting errors that occur during data transfer. The drive's ECC algorithm can detect and correct errors, which can help to improve data reliability and reduce the risk of data corruption. The Dell this item uses a 512E sector format which supports ECC, this can help to improve data reliability by detecting and correcting errors that occur during data transfer.
Additionally, The drive has been designed for enterprise-class storage systems, which usually have a higher level of reliability than consumer-class drives. Enterprise-class drives are designed to operate in a 24x7x365 environment, which means they are built to handle continuous use and handle more data writes than consumer-class drives.
In summary, the Dell this product 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF HDD is designed for enterprise-class storage systems, which is generally more reliable than consumer-class drives. The drive uses advanced technologies such as ECC and 512E sector format to detect and correct errors, which can help to improve data reliability. However, the drive's exact MTBF and NCQ ratings are not publicly available, and it's ultimately the system's designer responsibility to ensure that the drive will meet the requirement of the specific application.
General Information
Manufacturer: Dell
MPN : 400-BEGZ
Type : Hard Disk Drive
HDD Type : SAS-12GBPS
SKU: 400-BEGZ
Technical Information:
Storage Capacity: 12 TB
Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
Cache : 256 MB
Features : Advanced Format 512e
Rotational Speed : 7.2K RPM
Performance
Rotational Speed : 7.2K RPM
External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
Buffer : 256 Mb
interfaces : 1 X SAS 12 GB/S
compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-swap - 3.5inch
Compatibility:
powervault Me4084
powervault Me484
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