Description
Server Enterprise Hard Drive
The Dell G98D7 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12Gbps 256MB 512E LFF Hard Drive is a high-capacity, high-performance hard drive that is designed to work with Dell servers that support the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and 12 Gbps data transfer rate. SAS is a high-speed data storage interface that is commonly used in enterprise storage systems.
The drive has a storage capacity of 12 terabytes, which is a large amount of storage space that can be used to store a wide variety of data types. It also has a rotation speed of 7.2K RPM, which is a measure of how fast the drive’s platters spin. The faster the platters spin, the faster data can be accessed from the drive. A 7.2K RPM hard drive is considered to be a faster hard drive than a 5.4K RPM hard drive.
The drive has a cache of 256MB, which is a high-speed memory buffer that helps to improve the performance of the drive by allowing it to store frequently accessed data in a faster and more easily accessible location.
It also has a 512E format, which is a hard drive format that is optimized for use in enterprise storage systems. It uses larger physical block sizes than other hard drive formats, which allows for faster access to data and improved performance.
The drive also has a large form factor (LFF) meaning that it is designed to fit into larger drive bays and it can store more data than the small form factor (SFF) drives.
Serial-Attached SCSI
The Dell G98D7 12TB 7.2K RPM 12 Gbps 256MB 512E LFF Hard Drive uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface. SAS is a high-speed data storage interface that is commonly used in enterprise storage systems. It is designed to work with servers that support the SAS interface and 12 Gbps data transfer rate.
The SAS interface is a point-to-point connection, meaning that each device is connected directly to the controller, allowing for faster data transfer rates and improved performance. It also supports advanced features such as hot-swapping and dual-porting, which allows for easy maintenance and improved system availability.
SAS interface supports also features such as SCSI commands, this allows for compatibility with SCSI software and applications.
This product 12TB 7.2K RPM 12 Gbps 256MB 512E LFF Hard Drive is optimized for use in enterprise storage systems, it has a high-speed cache of 256MB, 512E format and a Large Form Factor (LFF) design, which allows for more storage capacity than the small form factor (SFF) drives.
Delivers the high Reliability
The Dell G98D7 12TB 7.2K RPM 12 Gbps 256MB 512E LFF Hard Drive is designed to provide high reliability in enterprise-class storage environments. With a storage capacity of 12TB, it offers large amount of storage space for storing a wide variety of data types.
Dell uses high-quality components and rigorous testing processes to ensure that their hard drives are reliable and durable. This product series is designed for high-availability and high-performance applications and it is built to withstand the rigors of enterprise-class storage environments.
The hard drive also features advanced Error Correction Code (ECC) that helps to detect and correct errors in the data. This helps to ensure the integrity of the data stored on the drive.
The hard drive also has a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) rating of 2 million hours, which is a measure of how reliable the drive is expected to be over time. A higher MTBF rating indicates that the drive is expected to be more reliable.
It’s worth noting that storage devices, even in the best conditions, may fail. That’s why it’s important to have a backup strategy in place.
General Information
Manufacturer : Dell
MPN : G98D7
Product Type : Hard Disk Drive With Tray
SKU : G98D7
Technical information
Storage Capacity : 12 TB
Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
Interface : SAS-12GBPS
Cache : 256 MB
Features : Advanced Format 512E
Performance
Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
Buffer : 256 MB
Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12GB/S
Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 3.5inch
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