The 2.5-inch form factor refers to the physical size and layout of a hard drive or solid-state drive. It is named after the drive's height of 2.5 inches, which is smaller than the 3.5-inch form factor typically used in desktop computers. Because of its smaller size, 2.5-inch drives are commonly used in laptops, mobile devices, and small form factor desktop computers.
In terms of compatibility, 2.5-inch drives are typically compatible with systems and servers that have 2.5-inch drive bays or adapters. These drives use the same interface as 3.5-inch drives, such as SATA or SAS, and can be used as a direct replacement for a larger drive in some cases. However, it is important to check for compatibility with the specific system or server before installing a 2.5-inch drive.
SAS Interface and Data TransferThe SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface is a high-speed data transfer interface used for connecting storage devices such as hard drives and solid-state drives to a host computer or server. SAS 12 Gbps is the latest generation of the SAS interface, it doubles the data transfer rate of the previous generation (SAS 6 Gbps) and provides a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gbps. This allows for faster data transfer speeds and improved performance for high-demand applications.
SAS-12 Gbps drives have a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which allows for faster data transfer speeds than SAS-6 Gbps drives, which have a maximum data transfer rate of 6 Gbps. The SAS-12 Gbps interface supports both SAS and SATA drives, and it uses the same connectors and cables as SAS-6 Gbps.
It is important to note that the maximum data transfer rate of a hard drive is affected by many factors, including the interface and the specific drive model. While the SAS-12 Gbps interface supports a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, the actual data transfer rate of a specific hard drive will depend on its design and specifications.
Capacity and PerformanceThe Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512E 256MB 2.5-inch HDD is a high-performance hard drive that is designed for use in enterprise-level servers and storage systems. The drive has a storage capacity of 2.4TB, which is a large amount of storage for a 2.5-inch drive, it makes it suitable for storing large amounts of data.
The 10K RPM rotation speed of the drive refers to the speed at which the internal disk platters rotate. A higher RPM means that the drive can access data faster, this makes the drive more suitable for applications that require high performance, and fast access to data such as databases, virtualization, and other high-performance computing applications. 10K RPM is faster than 7.2K RPM, which is typical for most consumer-grade hard drives.
The drive also features a SAS-12 Gbps interface, which allows for faster data transfer speeds, and it supports a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, this is twice as fast as the SAS-6 Gbps interface.
Additionally, the drive supports 512E sector format, which means the drive has 512-byte physical sectors and 4096-byte logical sectors, this allows for better compatibility and improved performance with newer operating systems and applications that require larger logical block sizes. The drive also has a large 256MB cache, which helps to improve performance by allowing the drive to quickly access frequently used data.
General Information
- Manufacturer : DELL
- MPN : 400-BJJJ
- Type : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- HDD Type : SAS-12GBPS
- Capacity : 2.4 TB
- SKU : 400-BJJJ
Technical Information
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch
- Cache : 256 MB
- Features : Advanced Format 512E
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 LBS
Performance
- Rotational Speed : 10K RPM
- External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
Compatibility
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R940
- Poweredge R740xd
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R440
- Poweredge R6415
- Poweredge R7415
- Poweredge R7425
- Poweredge R840
- Poweredge R940xa
- Powervault Nx3240
- Poweredge R340
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Replacement or refund. In the case of material defects, we will try to replace the product first. The product will be replaced before the expiration of the original warranty. For any failure of hardware, if we cannot process the replacement of the product(s)/model(s), we will refund the original selling/invoiced price. The shipping costs and sales tax, if any, are non-refundable. ALLHDD retains the right to decide whether the item(s) will process for replacement or refund.
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For the server parts (i.e., Dell, HPE) to get Full coverage of the warranty server must have a full 3- 5 years warranty. However, ALLHDD.COM will cover the warranty duration if any Manufacturer doesn't support the advertised warranty and there is no refund for those.
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