Description
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The Dell YF5G2 EMC 18TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS 512MB Hard Drive is a high-capacity, enterprise-class hard drive designed for use in Dell EMC storage systems. It has a storage capacity of 18TB, which is suitable for storing large amounts of data. The drive spins at 7200 RPM and has a SAS interface with a data transfer rate of 12GBps, providing fast data access and transfer speeds. It also has 512MB of cache, which helps to improve performance by storing frequently accessed data for quick retrieval. This drive is designed for use in data centers and other high-demand applications that require large storage capacity and reliable performance.
High-performance
A 7200 RPM SAS hard drive would generally offer good performance, as the faster rotational speed allows for faster data access. The 12 Gbps SAS interface offers faster data transfer rates than the older 6 Gbps SAS standard, which can improve performance in certain situations. An 18TB hard drive would also be a large capacity drive, which can be useful for storing large amounts of data. The 512MB buffer size is also quite large, which can help to improve the drive’s overall performance by providing more cache for frequently accessed data.
It should be noted that hard drive performance will also depend on the system in which it is installed and the specific use case. For example, a hard drive may perform well in a desktop computer as a storage drive, but may not perform as well in a server or high-performance computing environment where many users are accessing the drive simultaneously.
Wide Compatibility
The compatibility of the Dell YF5G2 18TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Hard Drive would depend on the specific server or storage system in which it is intended to be used.
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) hard drives use the SAS interface, which is a high-performance, data storage interface that is typically used in enterprise and data center environments. The hard drive would need to be installed in a server or storage system that has a SAS interface to connect it to the host system. The 12 Gbps SAS interface is backwards compatible with 6 Gbps SAS and 3 Gbps SAS, so it should work with most SAS controllers.
It’s important to check with your system vendor to ensure that your server or storage system is compatible with the Dell 18TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Hard Drive, as well as the physical space and power requirements.
It’s also important to check the firmware version of your controller, ensure that it’s compatible with this drive. It’s also important to note that a SAS hard drive of this capacity will have a specific power requirement and thermal management needs, it is important to ensure that your server or storage system has the necessary cooling and power supply to accommodate the drive.
General Information
Manufacturer : Dell
MPN : YF5G2
Type : Internal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
SSD Type : SAS-12GBPS
SKU : YF5G2
Technical Information
Storage Capacity: 18 TB
Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
Interface : SAS-12GBPS
Cache : 512 MB
Features : Advanced Format 512e
Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
Performance
Rotational Speed : 7200 RPM
External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
Buffer : 512 MB
Expansion & Connectivity
Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12 GB/S
Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 3.5inch
Dimension and Weight
Width : 4 Inch
Depth : 5.8 Inch
Height : 1 Inch
Weight : 1.52 Lbs
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