400-BGLN Dell 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512E LFF Hard Disk | Brand New 2 Years Warranty

The Dell 400-BGLN is a 12 terabyte (TB) hard drive that has a rotation speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM) and uses a SAS interface with a 12 gigabyte per second (GB/s) transfer rate.

One of the key features of this drive is that it is hot-swappable. A hot-swappable drive is one that can be removed and replaced without having to power down the system it is installed in. This allows for easy maintenance and upgrades of the storage system without having to disrupt normal operation.

This feature is particularly useful in enterprise storage and server environments where high availability is a requirement. It allows for the replacement of a failed drive without any interruption of service, which can help to minimize downtime and ensure data availability.

Additionally, SAS interface is also a high-performance interface designed for use in enterprise storage and server environments. SAS supports a transfer rate of 12 gigabyte per second (GB/s) which allows for fast data transfer rates between the drive and the system it is connected to. All these features combined make the Dell 400-BGLN a hot-swappable hard drive that can handle demanding data storage and retrieval tasks in enterprise environments.

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a high-performance interface used to connect storage devices, such as hard drives and solid-state drives, to a computer or server. It is an evolution of the parallel SCSI interface and uses a serial data transmission method instead of parallel.

SAS supports faster data transfer rates than parallel SCSI, with speeds of up to 12 Gbps. It also offers improved reliability and scalability, with the ability to connect up to 128 devices on a single SAS bus. Additionally, SAS supports hot-plugging, which allows for the replacement of a failed drive without having to power down the system.

SAS is commonly used in enterprise storage and server environments, where high performance and reliability are important. It is also used in high-performance computing and data center applications. SAS drives are also backward compatible with SATA (Serial ATA) which allows for easy integration of SAS and SATA drives in the same system.

PowerVault Server

The Dell PowerVault Server 400-BGLN is a 12 terabyte (TB) hard drive that is specifically designed to be used in Dell PowerVault servers. The PowerVault servers are Dell’s line of entry-level to mid-range storage systems that provide cost-effective and flexible storage options for small to medium-sized businesses and remote office environments.

This hard drive is compatible with the latest Dell PowerVault servers, and it can be used to expand the storage capacity of these systems. It can be used in a variety of storage configurations, such as RAID arrays, to provide data protection and high-performance storage.

This drive is also designed for high reliability and durability, making it suitable for use in environments where data availability is a priority. It may also come with Dell-specific features such as enhanced data protection and advanced power management that are designed to optimize the performance and reliability of the PowerVault servers.