Description
Form Factor
The 31JVR Dell 1.8TB 10KRPM 2.5inch SFF SAS-12GBPS Hard Disk Drive has a form factor of 2.5 inches. The form factor of a hard drive refers to its physical size and shape. Hard drives are available in a variety of form factors, including 3.5 inches and 2.5 inches.
The 2.5-inch form factor is smaller than the 3.5-inch form factor, which makes it more suitable for use in compact devices such as laptops, portable hard drives, and servers where space is limited. The Small Form Factor (SFF) design of the drive is also beneficial in those cases as it further reduces the physical size of the drive.
This hard drive is designed to be used in servers and storage arrays where space is limited and high-speed data transfer is required. It can be used in a variety of applications such as data storage, backup, and archiving. It is also commonly used in enterprise-level storage systems such as storage area networks (SANs) and network-attached storage (NAS) systems.
It’s also important to note that the drive has a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface which is a high-speed data transfer interface used in servers and high-performance computing applications, making it compatible with most server and storage system.
Keep in mind that the 2.5-inch form factor may not be compatible with all devices, so it is important to ensure that the hard drive is compatible with the device before purchasing. Additionally, it may require specific hard drive caddies or bays to be installed properly.
Data Transfer Speeds
The 31JVR Dell 1.8TB 10KRPM 2.5inch SFF SAS-12GBPS Hard Disk Drive has a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps. This means that the drive is capable of transferring data at a maximum rate of 12 gigabits per second. The data transfer rate of a hard drive is an important factor to consider when evaluating its performance, as it determines how quickly data can be read and written to the drive.
The hard drive is using SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface which is a high-speed data transfer interface used in servers and high-performance computing applications. SAS interface has a higher data transfer rate compared to SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) which is commonly used in consumer-grade hard drives.
Additionally, the drive has a rotation speed of 10,000 RPM (revolutions per minute) which improves performance by allowing the drive to access data faster. The combination of 12 Gbps data transfer rate and 10,000 RPM rotation speed make this hard drive suitable for applications that require high-speed data transfer and fast data access.
Keep in mind that the drive is also 2.5 inch form factor and SFF (Small Form Factor) design which is commonly used in servers, workstations, and storage arrays where space is limited, but that does not affect the data transfer speed.
Applications and Use Cases
The 31JVR Dell 1.8TB 10KRPM 2.5inch SFF SAS-12GBPS Hard Disk Drive is designed for use in high-performance computing environments where large amounts of data need to be transferred quickly. Here are a few potential applications and use cases for this hard drive:
- Data storage: This drive can be used for storing large amounts of data in servers, workstations, and storage arrays.
- Backup and archiving: With its high data transfer rate and large capacity, this drive can be used for backing up and archiving large amounts of data.
- Database management: The high data transfer rate and fast data access speeds of this drive make it suitable for use in database management applications.
- Video editing: The drive’s high data transfer rate and fast data access speeds can help to improve the performance of video editing software and reduce the time it takes to process large video files.
- Scientific research: This drive can be used in scientific research applications where large amounts of data need to be analyzed quickly.
- Enterprise-level storage systems: The drive’s SAS interface, high data transfer rate, and small form factor make it suitable for use in storage area networks (SANs) and network-attached storage (NAS) systems.
- High-performance computing: The drive’s high data transfer rate and fast data access speeds make it suitable for use in high-performance computing environments.
It’s important to note that the drive’s 2.5-inch form factor and SFF (Small Form Factor) design may not be compatible with all devices, so it is important to ensure that the hard drive is compatible with the device before purchasing. Additionally, it may require specific hard drive caddies or bays to be installed properly.
General Information
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number: 31JVR
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity : 1.8 TB
- Spindle Speed : 10000 RPM
- Interface : SAS 12GB/S
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch
- Features : Advanced Format Technology
- Data Transfer Rate: 1200 MBPS External
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