Hot-plug feature and reliability
Hot-plug is a feature that allows for the removal and replacement of a hard drive without shutting down the system or unplugging any cables. This feature is commonly used in servers and data centers to allow for easy maintenance and replacement of hard drives without disrupting the operation of the system.
Hot-plug improves the reliability of a system by allowing for easy replacement of a failed drive without shutting down the system. This can reduce downtime and prevent data loss. Additionally, hot-plug drives are typically designed with redundant components and advanced error-checking features, which can further improve their reliability.
The reliability of a hot-plug hard drive is enhanced by its ability to be replaced while the system is running. This eliminates the need to shut down the system and provides an easy way to replace a failed drive. Additionally, hot-plug hard drives are built with redundant components and advanced error-checking features that further improve their reliability.
Hot-plug hard drives are also designed to be easily accessible and removable, making it easy to perform maintenance and upgrade storage capacity as needed. This improves the uptime and availability of servers and data centers, which is critical for businesses that rely on these systems for mission-critical operations.
Form Factor and Compatibility
Capacity and performance are two important factors to consider when choosing a hard drive.
Storage capacity refers to the amount of data that a hard drive can store. The Dell F7DTR SAS 4TB 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot-plug Hard Drive has a storage capacity of 4 terabytes (TB), which means it can store up to 4,000 gigabytes (GB) of data. This capacity is suitable for storing large amounts of data, such as videos, images, and documents.
Data transfer speed refers to the speed at which data can be read from or written to a hard drive. The Dell F7DTR SAS 4TB 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot-plug Hard Drive has a data transfer speed of 12 Gbps (gigabits per second). This speed is important for applications that require fast data transfer, such as video editing, animation rendering, and large-scale data processing.
Rotational speed refers to the speed at which the platters inside a hard drive rotate. The Dell F7DTR SAS 4TB 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot-plug Hard Drive has a rotational speed of 7.2K RPM (revolutions per minute). This speed is important for the performance of the hard drive, as it determines how quickly data can be accessed.
In general, the Dell F7DTR SAS 4TB 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot-plug Hard Drive has a large storage capacity, high data transfer speed, and fast rotational speed, making it suitable for high-performance applications that require large amounts of storage.
General Compatibility
Compatibility and connectivity are important factors to consider when choosing a hard drive, as they determine how the hard drive will function with your system.
The Dell F7DTR SAS 4TB 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot-plug Hard Drive is compatible with SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interfaces, which is a high-speed data transfer technology that is commonly used in servers and data centers. This means that the hard drive can be connected to a SAS controller and communicate with the system at a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps.
The hard drive is also compatible with specific server models, which means that it can be used in those models without any issues.
Hot-swap compatibility refers to the ability to replace a hard drive while the system is running, without shutting down the system or unplugging any cables. The Dell F7DTR SAS 4TB 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot-plug Hard Drive has this feature, which allows for easy maintenance and replacement of the drive without disrupting the operation of the system.
Connectivity options refer to the different ways in which the hard drive can be connected to a system. The Dell F7DTR SAS 4TB 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot-plug Hard Drive can be connected using SAS interface which provides a high-speed data transfer rate, making it suitable for high-performance applications that require large amounts of storage.
In summary, the Dell F7DTR SAS 4TB 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Hot-plug Hard Drive is compatible with SAS interfaces and specific server models, has hot-swap capability and offers high-speed data transfer rate making it ideal for high-performance applications and data center environments.
General Information about this Dell F7DTR HDD
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# F7DTR
- Interface: SAS 12GBPS
- Device Type: Hard Drive Hot-Plug
Technical Information of Dell 4TB Hard Drive
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive With Tray
- Storage Capacity: 4TB
- Features: Advanced Format 512n
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBPS (external)
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 SAS 12 GBPS Hard Disk Drive
- Interfaces: 1 X SAS 12GBPS
- 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
- Powervault Nx3240
- Poweredge R240
- Poweredge R340
- Poweredge R740xd2
- Powervault Nx440
- Poweredge R6515
- Poweredge R6525
- Poweredge R7515
- Poweredge C6525
- Bsn Controller Node
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The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) hard drives have become increasingly popular for their increasing use in high-end workstations and servers. These drives are employed in consumer desktops and modern servers for their speed and reliability. Enterprises have made the SAS hard drives their de-facto standard. Now, the 12Gbps speed throws the usefulness of these drives up a notch.
Most professional hosting providers now use SAS 12Gbps hard drives for data production. These drives have proven useful in high input/output operations and critical website functions. Users trust these drives because there is no risk of data loss, corruption, or downtime.
Faster Throughput
SAS 12Gbps drives read, write, and process data within split seconds. The latest 12Gbps disks use the latest RAID hardware technology to offer faster data transfer and recovery rates. They are perfect for sequential data, high workloads, and random IOPS alike.
This function allows them to be best suited for servers that have 100 percent duty cycles. They do not only work with desktops and PCs, but they can read/write data 24/7.
Higher Performance
SAS 12Gbps HDDs have received utmost attention in the market as a result of its high performance. These performance benefits allow it to be useful for a wide variety of applications. For instance, a SAS 12Gbps connection can support up to four wide lanes per connection.
Connecting JBOD with these SAS drives can support up to 1200MB/s. These high-performance drives do not only help handle large workloads; they also offer cost-effective expansion to an already robust system.
Also, each 12Gbps high-performance SAS drives can offer users a rotational speed of up to 15000 rpm.
They provide a great bandwidth enough to perform efficiently. The robust performance of SAS 12Gbps drives clearly a worthy investment for improved performance of servers and desktops. They provide very large amounts of storage options and a cost-effective choice for users.
Utmost Flexibility
The flexibility is one of the best benefits of SAS 12Gbps drives. These drives have configured flexibility, which allows them to work perfectly with several devices without modification or changes. Many of them feature a Universal Serial controller for seamless system support.
SAS 12Gbps hard drives can also be partitioned in a storage pool and assigned to servers for work-intensive applications. They are a perfect fit for server systems, including reservation systems, medical imaging, and more!
Only this range of SAS hard drives can provide users with the best worlds of flexibility. This way, allowing them to support use with other drives.
Increased Availability
12Gbps SAS-based storage systems have the benefit of dual-port capability. This allows them to provide a redundant path to the drives in case of controller failover. These drives also operate on separate point-to-point connections. That way, it is rare for drive connection loss to affect them.
SAS 12Gbps HDDs are built to handle the rigors of heavy workloads and enterprise use. They also safeguard data integrity, thanks to their ability to comprehensively verify data and correct errors.Warranty
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