Description
Rotational Speed and Latency
Rotational speed, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM), is an important factor that determines the performance of a hard drive. The faster the rotational speed, the faster the drive can access data.
The 400-ALCO Dell 6TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Poweredge and Powervault LFF Hard Drive has a rotational speed of 7.2K RPM. This means that the drive’s platters rotate at 7,200 revolutions per minute, which allows the drive to quickly access data. The 7.2K RPM is considered to be a standard speed for enterprise-grade hard drives, and provides a good balance between performance and reliability.
Latency, measured in milliseconds (ms), is the amount of time it takes for the drive to respond to a read or write request. Lower latency means that the drive can respond to requests more quickly, which can improve performance.
The latency of the Dell 6TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Poweredge and Powervault LFF Hard Drive is not specified, but typically hard drives with 7.2K RPM have a latency range of 4.16-4.17 ms.
SAS Interface and Speed
The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface is a high-speed data transfer technology used in hard drives and other storage devices. The SAS interface is typically used in enterprise environments where high-performance and reliability are important.
The 400-ALCO Dell 6TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Poweredge and Powervault LFF Hard Drive uses a SAS interface with a speed of 12 Gbps. This means that the drive can transfer data at a maximum rate of 12 gigabits per second. This high-speed data transfer allows for faster access to stored data, making it a suitable option for applications that require high-performance storage.
SAS also provides multiple features like expandability, dual-port capability and support for multiple initiators and targets, hot-plugging, and more.
Large Form Factor and Compatibilit
The Large Form Factor (LFF) refers to the physical size of a hard drive. The LFF hard drives are larger than the Small Form Factor (SFF) drives, and typically have a 3.5-inch form factor. The LFF drives are typically used in enterprise environments where high capacity storage is required.
The 400-ALCO Dell 6TB SAS 12GBPS 7.2K RPM Poweredge and Powervault LFF Hard Drive has a large form factor with a 3.5-inch size, which makes it compatible with servers and storage arrays that support LFF drives. The LFF form factor provides more space for the internal components, allowing for higher storage capacity, and greater reliability and durability.
In addition to the physical compatibility, the drive also compatible with Dell’s Poweredge and Powervault servers and storage arrays. This means the drive can be seamlessly integrated into the existing infrastructure, making the deployment and maintenance of the drive easy.
Main Specification about the Dell 400-ALCO
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU # 400-ALCO
- Device Type: Hard Drive
Specifications
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Internal – Nearline
- Form Factor : 3.5inch
- Interface : SAS-12GB/S
- Capacity : 6TB
- Features : Advanced Format 512E
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1.2 GBPS (External)
- Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached SCSI – 12GBPS
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot Plug – 3.5inch
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
Compatibility
- Poweredge R210
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- Poweredge R910
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