Description
Design and construction
Design and construction refers to the physical characteristics and build quality of the 5XPF8 Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512e 3.5inch LFF Hard Drive. This subheading may include information about the form factor and dimensions of the drive, the materials used in its construction, and the cooling system used to keep the drive running at optimal temperatures.
Form factor refers to the physical size and shape of the drive, in this case it is a 3.5inch LFF (Large Form Factor) drive.
Dimensions are the physical measurements of the drive, this can be helpful for customers who have specific space constraints.
Material and build quality will determine the robustness and durability of the drive and can be important for customers who need a drive that can withstand harsh environments or heavy use.
Cooling system is important to keep the drive running at optimal temperatures, this can help to increase the lifespan of the drive and prevent overheating and data loss.
Data protection and security
Data protection and security refers to the various measures that are implemented to protect the data stored on the 5XPF8 Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512e 3.5inch LFF Hard Drive from unauthorized access, data breaches, and loss. This can include hardware and software-based security measures.
Data encryption is a security measure that converts data into a code that can only be read by authorized users, this can protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
RAID support, RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a technology that enables multiple hard drives to work together to provide increased data protection and performance. RAID can be used to mirror data across multiple drives, so if one drive fails, the data can still be accessed from the other drive.
Backup and recovery options is a way of making copies of the data stored on the drive, this can help to protect against data loss due to hardware failure or other issues. It can also allow for easy data recovery in case of any accidental deletion or corruption.
Secure erase functionality allows for the permanent deletion of data from the drive, this can be useful for customers who need to dispose of or repurpose a drive and want to ensure that the data on it cannot be accessed by unauthorized users.
Reliability and Durability
Reliability and durability are important factors to consider when purchasing a hard drive, as they determine the drive’s ability to function effectively and withstand various conditions over time.
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is a measure of a product’s reliability, it is calculated by averaging the amount of time the product can operate without failure. It is usually measured in hours, the higher the MTBF, the more reliable the product is considered to be.
Annual Failure Rate (AFR) is another metric used to measure reliability, it is the percentage of units that are expected to fail within a given year. A lower AFR indicates a higher reliability.
Durability testing is the process of testing the drive to ensure that it can withstand various conditions such as shock, vibration, temperature and humidity over a certain period of time.
Operating temperature range is also an important factor in durability, as it determines the range of temperatures within which the drive can operate effectively without experiencing mechanical failure or data loss.
Product Features
- Manufacturer : Dell
- MPN: 5XPF8
- Product type : hard disk drive with tray
- SKU : 5XPF8
Specifications
- Device type : hard drive – hot-plug – nearline
- Storage capacity : 8 TB
- Interface : sas-12GBPS
- Bytes per sector : 512E
- Drive dimensions : 3.5 inch
Performance
- Spindle speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive transfer rate : 1200 mbps (external)
- Interfaces : 1 x serial attached scsi – 12GBPS
- Compatible bays : 1 x hot-plug – 3.5inch
Compatibility
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R740xd
