400-BEHL Dell 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF HDD | Brand New 2 Years Warranty

Description

High Performance

The high performance of the 400-BEHL Dell 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF HDD can be attributed to several factors:

1. Capacity: With a storage capacity of 12TB, this drive can store a large amount of data, making it ideal for use in enterprise environments where large amounts of data need to be stored and accessed quickly.
2. Rotation Speed: The 7.2K RPM rotation speed of the drive means that the drive platters spin at a higher speed, which results in faster data access times.
3. Interface: The SAS-12GB/s interface of the drive allows for faster data transfer rates between the drive and the host system, which can improve overall performance.
4. Cache: The 256MB cache of the drive allows for faster access to frequently used data, as the data is stored in the cache memory instead of on the drive platters.
5. Sector Size: The 512E sector size of the drive means that the drive is capable of emulating 512-byte sectors, even though it uses larger 4k physical sectors. This can improve performance for certain types of workloads, such as those that rely on small random writes.

All these features make it a high-performance hard disk drive designed for use in enterprise environments where high storage capacity and performance are needed.

Specifications

The 400-BEHL Dell 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF HDD has the following specifications:

1. Capacity: 12 terabytes (TB)
2. Rotation Speed: 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM)
3. Interface: SAS-12GB/s (Serial Attached SCSI)
4. Cache: 256 megabytes (MB)
5. Sector Size: 512E (512-byte emulation)
6. Form Factor: Large Form Factor (LFF)
7. Compatibility: It is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell storage arrays
8. Data Transfer Rate: Maximum of 12GB/s
9. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 2 million hours
10. Power Consumption: 12.3 W (operation), 6.5 W (idle)
11. Capacity: 12TB is a large amount of storage capacity, It is ideal for use in enterprise environments where large amounts of data need to be stored and accessed quickly.
12. Rotation Speed: 7.2K RPM is a high-speed rotation that results in faster data access times.
13. Interface: SAS-12GB/s is a faster interface than SATA, allowing for faster data transfer rates between the drive and the host system.
14. Cache: 256MB is a large cache, which allows for faster access to frequently used data, as the data is stored in the cache memory instead of on the drive platters.
15. Sector Size: 512E is a sector size that allows the drive to emulate 512-byte sectors, even though it uses larger 4k physical sectors. This can improve performance for certain types of workloads, such as those that rely on small random writes.
16. Form Factor: LFF is a larger form factor, which is designed for use in larger devices such as servers and storage arrays.
17. Compatibility: It is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell storage arrays, making it a good choice for customers who use Dell hardware.
18. Data Transfer Rate: The maximum data transfer rate is 12GB/s
19. MTBF: 2 million hours is a high MTBF rating, which means the drive is expected to last for a long time before failure.
20. Power Consumption: 12.3 W (operation) and 6.5 W (idle) are the power consumption of the drive, it’s not too high comparing to other high-performance drives.

Reliability

The 400-BEHL Dell 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E LFF HDD is designed for use in enterprise environments where high storage capacity and performance are needed. The drive has several features that contribute to its reliability:

1. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): The MTBF of the drive is 2 million hours, which is a high rating. This means that the drive is expected to last for a long time before failure, which increases the reliability of the drive.
2. Error Correction: The drive has built-in error correction capabilities that can detect and correct errors in the data, which helps to ensure the integrity of the data stored on the drive.
3. Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID): The drive can be used in a RAID configuration, which can provide additional data protection and reliability by using multiple drives in a single array.
4. SAS interface: SAS interface is designed for enterprise usage and it’s more reliable than SATA.
5. Brand and Support: Dell is a well-known brand in the IT industry, and they provide support and warranty for their products, so you can be sure that you will get the help you need if there’s any issue with the drive.
6. Quality Control: Dell has strict quality control measures in place to ensure that all of their products are of high quality and reliable.

All these features make the drive reliable for use in enterprise environments where high storage capacity and performance are needed. However, it’s worth noting that no drive is completely immune to failures, it’s always recommendable to have a backup plan and regular monitoring of the system.

General Information
Manufacturer: Dell
MPN : 400-BEHL
Type: Hard Drive
HDD Type: SAS-12GBPS
SKU : 400-BEHL

Technical Information
Storage Capacity: 12 TB
Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
Interface : Sas-12GBPS
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
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