Description
Product Details
The 342-5892 Dell Self-Encrypting 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS-6GBPS 2.5Inch In 3.5Inch Hybrid Carrier Form Factor Hot-Plug Hard Drive with Hybrid-Tray is a high-capacity and high-performance hard drive manufactured by Dell Technologies. It is designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems that require high-speed and secure data storage. This hard drive comes with a hybrid carrier form factor that allows it to fit in both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive bays, making it versatile and easy to install.
In this article, we will explore the key features and benefits of the 342-5892 Dell Self-Encrypting hard drive, including its form factor, capacity, speed, encryption, and reliability.
Form Factor
The 342-5892 Dell Self-Encrypting hard drive features a hybrid carrier form factor that allows it to fit in both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drive bays. The hybrid carrier form factor makes it easy to install and replace the hard drive in storage systems that use either drive bay size. This flexibility also reduces the need for different types of hard drives and carriers, which can simplify the maintenance and management of the storage system.
Capacity
The 342-5892 Dell Self-Encrypting hard drive has a capacity of 1.2 terabytes (TB). This high-capacity hard drive is ideal for use in enterprise-class storage systems that require large amounts of storage space for data-intensive applications such as databases, virtualization, and data warehousing. With 1.2TB of storage capacity, this hard drive can store a large amount of data, which can help to improve the efficiency and productivity of the storage system.
Speed
The 342-5892 Dell Self-Encrypting hard drive has a rotational speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). This high-speed hard drive is designed for use in enterprise-class storage systems that require fast data access and transfer rates. With a rotational speed of 10K RPM, this hard drive can deliver faster data access and transfer rates, which can help to improve the performance and efficiency of the storage system.
Encryption
The 342-5892 Dell Self-Encrypting hard drive features self-encrypting drive (SED) technology that provides hardware-based encryption of data on the hard drive. The SED technology encrypts all data on the hard drive automatically, without the need for additional software or hardware. This hardware-based encryption provides a high level of security for sensitive data stored on the hard drive. The SED technology also helps to improve the performance of the storage system by reducing the CPU utilization and I/O bottlenecks associated with software-based encryption.
Reliability
The 342-5892 Dell Self-Encrypting hard drive is designed for high reliability and data integrity. It features a hot-plug design that allows it to be replaced while the storage system is still running, which reduces system downtime and maintenance costs. The hard drive also features a hybrid-tray design that provides additional protection against shock and vibration, which can help to improve the reliability and lifespan of the hard drive. Additionally, the hard drive features advanced error-correction technology that helps to prevent data loss and maintain data integrity.
General Information about the Dell 342-5892
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Part Number or SKU # 342-5892
- Device Type : Hybrid Self-Encrypting Hard Drive
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity : 1.2TB
- Rotational Speed : 10K RPM
- Data Transfer Rate: 600 MBPS External
- Interfaces/Ports : Serial Attached SCSI 2
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch(In 3.5inch Hybrid Carrier)
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached SCSI 2
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 2.5inch(In 3.5inch Hybrid Carrier)
Dimension and Weight
- Width: 2.8 Inch
- Depth: 3.9 Inch
- Height: 0.6 Inch
- Weight: 0.50 lbs
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