Description
More Information
The 400-BLBJ is a Dell-branded 18 terabyte (TB) hard drive that uses the SATA interface and has a rotational speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM). It has a data transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second (GB/s) and is designed to be hot-swappable, meaning it can be replaced without shutting down the system. It is designed to be used in enterprise-level storage and server environments, similar to the 400-BLBF, 400-BLBG and 400-BLBH models that I described earlier. The BLBJ is the part number and is used to identify the product.
Drive Compatibility
The Dell 18TB SATA 6 Gbps 7.2k RPM Hot Plug Hard Drive is likely compatible with systems that support the SATA interface and have the necessary hardware to support a hot-swappable drive. It’s important to check with the manufacturer or consult the system’s documentation to ensure compatibility before purchasing this hard drive.
This hard drive is specifically designed for Dell systems and it’s compatible with Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerVault Storage Arrays and Dell Compellent Storage Center. It is important to verify compatibility with your specific system model and ensure that your system has the necessary hardware and firmware to support a hot-swappable hard drive before purchasing this drive.
High Performance and Reliability
The reliability of this Model 400-BLBJ 18TB SATA 6 Gbps 7.2k RPM Hot Plug hard drive will depend on several factors, such as the operating environment, usage patterns, and the overall quality of the drive.
The hot-plug capability of the drive allows for easy replacement in case of failure, reducing the risk of data loss due to drive failure. The 6 Gbps transfer rate provides faster data transfer speeds which can help to reduce the risk of data loss due to system failures.
However, it’s important to note that even with the best design and manufacturing standards, no hard drive is completely immune to failure. It’s always a good idea to have a backup and disaster recovery plan in place to protect against data loss in case of drive failure.
Also, Keep an eye on the drive health and performance, Regularly monitoring the hard drive’s SMART values and using software tools can help to detect potential issues before they become critical. And schedule regular checkups and maintenance, this can help to ensure the reliability of the drive over time.
General Information about this Dell 400-BLBJ
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 400-BLBJ
- Capacity: 18 TB
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive With Tray
Technical Information of Dell 18TB Hard Drive
- Rotational Speed: 7200 Rpm
- Interface Type: SATA 6GBPS
- Form Factor: 3.5inch
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 Mbps (external)
- Buffer: 512 Mb
Dimension and Weight for this Dell 3.5 Inch Hard Disk
- Width: 4 Inch
- Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
Expansion & Connectivity of Dell SATA 6GBPS Hard Disk Drive
- Interfaces: 1 X SATA 6GBPS
- Compatible Bays: 1 X Hot-plug 3.5 Inch
Compatibility
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R740xd
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R440
- Poweredge R540
- Poweredge R6415
- Poweredge R7415
- Poweredge R7425
- Poweredge R240
- Poweredge R340
- Poweredge R740xd2
- Powervault Nx440
- Poweredge R6515
- Poweredge R6525
- Poweredge R7515
- Bsn Controller Node
- Poweredge R7525
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.
