The Dell AC243870 18TB Enterprise Hard Drive is a high-performance storage device designed for use in enterprise-level data centers. It offers a massive 18 terabytes (TB) of storage capacity, which makes it ideal for storing large amounts of data, such as databases, video files, and scientific research data. This hard drive is built to last, with a 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM) rotational speed, a 512 megabyte (MB) cache, and a SATA 6 gigabytes per second (GBPS) interface. In this article, we will explain the features and benefits of this hard drive in detail.
Capacity and Form FactorThe Dell AC243870 hard drive has a massive storage capacity of 18TB, which is enough to store up to 3.6 million 5-megabyte (MB) photos, 72,000 hours of digital music, or 360 hours of 4K video. It is designed in a 3.5-inch form factor, which means it can fit into standard desktop or server drive bays without any modifications. This makes it easy to install and integrate into existing server infrastructure.
PerformanceThe Dell AC243870 hard drive is designed for high-performance data storage applications. It has a 7200 RPM rotational speed, which means it can read and write data quickly. The 512MB cache also helps to improve performance by temporarily storing frequently accessed data. Additionally, the SATA 6GBPS interface provides a high-speed data transfer rate, which allows for fast data transfers between the hard drive and the server.
ReliabilityThe Dell AC243870 hard drive is designed to be highly reliable. It uses advanced technology to prevent data loss and ensure data integrity. For example, it uses error-correcting code (ECC) to detect and correct errors in data. It also has a built-in self-monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology (SMART) system, which can alert administrators to potential problems before they occur. Additionally, the hard drive has a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours, which means it is highly reliable and can operate continuously for a long time without failure.
CompatibilityThe Dell AC243870 hard drive is designed to be compatible with a wide range of servers and storage systems. It is compatible with servers that support SATA 6GBPS interface and 3.5-inch form factor drives. Additionally, it is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, and macOS.
Energy EfficiencyThe Dell AC243870 hard drive is designed to be energy-efficient. It has a low power consumption rate, which means it can help to reduce power costs in the data center. Additionally, it uses advanced power management technology to reduce power consumption when the hard drive is not in use. This helps to prolong the life of the hard drive and reduce energy costs.
Overall the Dell AC243870 18TB Enterprise Hard Drive is a high-performance storage device designed for use in enterprise-level data centers. It offers a massive storage capacity of 18TB, which makes it ideal for storing large amounts of data. It has a 7200 RPM rotational speed, a 512MB cache, and a SATA 6GBPS interface, which makes it fast and reliable. Additionally, it is compatible with a wide range of servers and storage systems and is energy-efficient, which can help to reduce power costs in the data center.
General Information- Manufacturer : Dell EMC
- Part Number or SKU# AC243870
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive( No Tray)
- Storage Capacity: 18 TB
- Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
- Interface : SATA-6GBPS
- Cache : 512 MB
- Features : Advanced Format 512e
- Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
- External Transfer Rate : 600 MBPS
- Buffer : 512 MB
- Width: 4 Inch
- Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
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