Description
Data Encryption and Security
The 400-AKMJ Dell 6TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Poweredge and Powervault LFF Hard Drive supports data encryption and security features to protect sensitive data. It supports Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology which encrypts all data on the drive, using an Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) algorithm, which ensures that data remains secure even if the drive is lost or stolen.
The drive also supports the TCG Opal 2.0 standard and the Enterprise Security Subsystem Class (ESSC) features which provide an additional layer of security by allowing for the creation of multiple encryption keys, each with its own set of permissions. This allows for different levels of access to be assigned to different users or groups, ensuring that only authorized users have access to sensitive data.
The drive also supports instant secure erase (ISE) feature which allows for the immediate and secure erasure of data on the drive, this is useful when disposing or repurposing the drive.
Capacity and Performance
The 400-AKMJ Dell 6TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Poweredge and Powervault LFF Hard Drive offers a high storage capacity of 6TB, making it suitable for large-scale data storage. The drive’s large capacity allows for storing large amounts of data, such as video, audio, and images, as well as large databases and backups.
The drive’s 7.2K RPM rotational speed and SAS 12GBps interface provide fast data access and transfer speeds, resulting in improved performance. The drive’s large capacity and high performance make it suitable for use in a wide range of applications, including databases, video editing, and file servers.
The drive also supports advanced formatting technology such as Advanced Format 512e, which improves the drive’s performance and capacity by increasing the size of each data block. This allows the drive to store more data per track and improve overall performance.
In this subheading, we will be discussing the Capacity and Performance of the Dell 6TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Poweredge and Powervault LFF Hard Drive, including its large storage capacity, how its 7.2K RPM speed and SAS interface improve performance and how its advanced formatting technology affects capacity and performance.
Rotational Speed and Latency
The 400-AKMJ Dell 6TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS Poweredge and Powervault LFF Hard Drive has a rotational speed of 7.2K RPM which is lower than the speed of 15K RPM hard drives, but higher than the speed of 5.4K RPM hard drives. This rotational speed provides a balance between capacity, performance, and power efficiency.
A lower rotational speed means the drive consumes less power, generates less heat and noise, resulting in a more energy-efficient drive. However, the drive may have slightly higher latency compared to 15K RPM hard drives.
Latency refers to the delay between the time a read or write command is issued and the time the data is actually read or written. The rotational speed of the drive is one of the factors that affects the latency, with higher rotational speeds resulting in lower latency.
The drive also has a SAS 12GBps interface which provides fast data transfer rates, helping to mitigate the effect of latency. This interface also allows for faster data access, improved performance and increased scalability.
General Information
- Manufacturer : Dell
- MPN : 400-AKMJ
- Type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
- SKU : 400-AKMJ
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity : 6TB
- Spindle Speed : 7.2K RPM
- Form Factor : 3.5inch
- Enclosure : Internal
- Interface : Serial Attached SCSI (SAS-12GBPS)
- Maximum Data Transfer Rate : 1200MBPS(EXTERNAL)
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached SCSI – 12GBPS
- 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
Compatibility
- Poweredge R730
- Poweredge R730XD
- Poweredge T630
