The Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N LFF Hard Disk is designed to provide high performance and reliability for Dell servers and storage arrays. With a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, a SAS interface with a speed of 12GBps, and a storage capacity of 4TB, the hard drive is suitable for a wide range of workloads including boot, application, and bulk storage workloads.
The 7.2K RPM rotational speed provides faster data access, which can result in improved performance for random I/O workloads such as databases, email, and other transactional workloads. The SAS interface with a speed of 12GBps provides faster data transfer rates, which can also improve performance.
In terms of reliability, the hard drive is built with high-quality components and is designed to withstand the rigors of 24x7 operation. It also has features such as Error Correction Code (ECC) which can detect and correct errors, and Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) which can predict potential failures and give early warning of any issues.
The 512N format used in this hard drive may impact the performance and reliability. The 512N format is the legacy format which is used in the hard drives with a sector size of 512 bytes. The newer format 512E is used in the hard drives with a sector size of 4KB. The 512N format may result in lower performance in scenarios that rely heavily on small random I/O operations, such as databases and transactional workloads.
It is important to note that the performance and reliability of the Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N LFF Hard Disk will also depend on other factors such as the RAID level used, the workloads, the interface and the controller. Therefore, it is recommended to check the compatibility and performance of the software, the workloads, and the usage scenario before making a purchase, so that the hard drive meets the specific needs of the customer.
Management and Monitoring CapabilitiesThe Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N LFF Hard Disk comes with built-in management and monitoring capabilities that allow for easy monitoring and management of the hard drive's health and performance.
Dell provides various tools and utilities for managing and monitoring the hard drive, such as Dell OpenManage, which allows for the discovery, configuration, and management of Dell devices in a networked environment. The tool also provides real-time monitoring of the hard drive's health and performance, and can alert administrators of any potential issues. Another management tool provided by Dell is Dell Storage Manager (DSM), which allows for the centralized management and monitoring of Dell storage devices, including the Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N LFF Hard Disk. DSM provides a comprehensive view of the storage environment, including capacity utilization, performance metrics, and health status.
Additionally, the hard drive comes with built-in Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) that allows the hard drive to report its own health status. This allows administrators to monitor the hard drive's status and predict potential failures, providing an early warning of any potential issues.
These tools and utilities make it easy for administrators to manage and monitor the Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N LFF Hard Disk and ensure its optimal performance and reliability. It's also good to check for any specific management and monitoring requirements for the software, the workloads, and the usage scenario before making a purchase.
Security and Access ControlThe Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512N LFF Hard Disk comes with built-in security and access control features that allow for the protection of data stored on the hard drive.
One of the most important security features of the hard drive is the support for hardware-based encryption. This feature allows the hard drive to encrypt all data stored on it, using an encryption key that is generated and managed by the hard drive itself. This ensures that the data stored on the hard drive is protected even if the hard drive is removed from the server or storage array.
The hard drive also supports various RAID levels, which can provide data protection and improve performance. RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 can provide data protection by using parity and mirroring techniques. Additionally, RAID 6 and RAID 10 can provide redundancy in case of multiple disk failures.
Another security feature is the support for Secure Erase, which allows the hard drive to be securely erased by overwriting the data on the hard drive multiple times, making the data irretrievable. This is useful for securely disposing of the hard drive or for repurposing the hard drive for other use cases.
Additionally, the hard drive also supports access control features such as password protection, which allows for the restriction of access to the hard drive based on user credentials.
It's always important to check the compliance and regulatory requirements for the data stored on the hard drive before making a purchase, to ensure that the hard drive meets the specific security and access control needs of the customer.
Product Overview
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number : 400-BEGP
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Sub- Product Type : SAS-12GBPS
- Product Line : Hard Drive With Tray
Technical Information:
- Storage Capacity : 4 TB
- Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
- Interface : Serial Attached SCSI(SAS-12GBPS)
- Features : Advanced Format 512n
Performance
- Rotational Speed : 7.2K RPM
- External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
Expansion & Connectivity
- interfaces : 1 X Sas 12GBPS
- compatible Bays : 1 X Hot Plug - 3.5inch
Compatibility
- poweredge R230
- poweredge R230xl
- poweredge R330
- poweredge R330xl
- poweredge R430
- poweredge R530
- poweredge R730
- poweredge R730xd
- poweredge R730xd Xl
- poweredge R730xl
- poweredge T330
- poweredge T340
- poweredge T430
- poweredge T440
- poweredge T630
- poweredge T640
- powervault Md1400
- powervault Nx3230
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