Description
Interface and Connectivity
The Dell 6KGCC hard drive has a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which is a high-speed data transfer interface designed for use in enterprise-level storage systems and servers. SAS interface supports both point-to-point and multi-drop topologies, and it uses a serial protocol to transfer data, which provides a faster data transfer rate compared to parallel SCSI interface.
The drive connects to the host system through a SAS controller, which provides the necessary connectivity to the drive. SAS interface also supports daisy-chaining multiple drives together, which allows multiple hard drives to be connected to a single SAS controller port, providing more storage capacity and scalability.
This drive supports SAS 6Gbps technology which delivers faster data transfer rate than previous generation SAS interface that supports 3 Gbps. This allows for faster data transfer and better performance for applications that require fast data access. Additionally, SAS interface supports full-duplex data transfer, which means it can read and write data at the same time, improving overall performance and efficiency.
Power Consumption and Reliability
The Dell 6KGCC hard drive is designed for cost-effective, high-capacity storage in near-line storage systems. It utilizes a 7.2K RPM spindle speed, which is slower than performance hard drives but results in lower power consumption and cost.
In terms of power consumption, this near-line hard drive uses the standard 12V and 5V power connectors, and it requires an average of 7.8W during idle and 8.2W during seek operations. The drive also supports advanced power management features that allow it to conserve power when not in use, reducing the overall power consumption and helping to lower operating costs.
Additionally, this drive has a MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure) rating of 1.2 million hours, which means that it has been designed and tested to operate continuously for a very long time without failure. This high MTBF rating, along with its advanced power management features, makes this hard drive a reliable and efficient storage solution for near-line storage systems.
It also includes features like Error Correction Code (ECC), which can detect and correct errors in the data, providing increased data integrity and reliability. Additionally, the near-line hard drives are less expensive than performance hard drives and have a slightly longer latency when reading and writing data. over time.
Near-Line Drive Characteristics
The Dell 6KGCC hard drive is a near-line hard drive, which means it is designed for use in near-line storage systems. These types of hard drives are optimized for cost-effective, high-capacity storage and are often used for archiving and backup purposes.
One of the characteristics of near-line hard drives is that they have a slower rotational speed than performance hard drives, which is typically around 7.2K RPM. This results in slower data access times, but it also results in lower power consumption and cost.
Additionally, near-line hard drives tend to have a higher storage capacity than performance hard drives, which is typically around 4TB. This makes them well-suited for high-capacity storage applications such as data archiving, backup, and video surveillance.
Another characteristic of near-line hard drives is that they are designed for less frequent access compared to performance hard drives, which are designed for regular and frequent access. This means that near-line hard drives are less expensive than performance hard drives, but they also have a slightly longer latency when reading and writing data.
General Information
Manufacturer : Dell
Manufacturer Part Number: 6KGCC
Dell Part Number : 400-AHDI
Product Name : Hard Drive
Technical Information
Storage Capacity : 4TB
Rotational Speed : 7200RPM
Form Factor : 3.5 Inch
Enclosure : Internal
Interfaces : Serial Attached SCSI 2(SAS-600)
Maximum Data Transfer Rate: 600MBPS(External)
Expansion & Connectivity
Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached Scsi 2
Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 3.5 inch
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