Description
Product overview of Hard Drive
In the field of technology and computer hardware, there are numerous components that are used in assembling computers or in upgrading an existing system. One of these components is a hard drive, which is the primary storage device used to store files, programs, and operating systems on a computer. The Dell 400-APGN 900GB SAS 12GBPS 15K RPM 256MB SFF Hard Drive is a high-performance hard drive designed for enterprise-level applications. This article will explain what the Dell 400-APGN hard drive is, what it’s used for, and how it works.
The Dell 400-APGN hard drive is a Small Form Factor (SFF) hard drive that has a storage capacity of 900GB. It is designed to operate at a speed of 15,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), which makes it a high-performance hard drive. It uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which is a high-speed interface used for connecting hard drives to servers and storage systems. The SAS interface provides a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gigabytes per second (GB/s), which is significantly faster than the SATA interface used in most consumer-grade hard drives.
Features of Dell 400-APGN Hard Drive
The Dell 400-APGN hard drive has several features that make it a reliable and high-performance storage device. One of these features is its 256MB cache buffer, which helps to improve the overall performance of the hard drive. The cache buffer acts as a temporary storage area for frequently accessed data, which helps to reduce the amount of time it takes to access data on the hard drive.
Another feature of the Dell 400-APGN hard drive is its advanced format technology, which allows the hard drive to store more data on each track. This technology helps to increase the storage capacity of the hard drive without increasing its physical size. It also helps to improve the overall performance of the hard drive by reducing the amount of time it takes to access data.
Applications of Dell 400-APGN Hard Drive
The Dell 400-APGN hard drive is designed for use in enterprise-level applications where high performance and reliability are critical. Some of the applications where the Dell 400-APGN hard drive can be used include:
- Database Servers – The Dell 400-APGN hard drive is ideal for use in database servers, where fast data access and retrieval are critical.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC) – The Dell 400-APGN hard drive can be used in HPC applications, where large amounts of data need to be processed quickly.
- Virtualization – The Dell 400-APGN hard drive can be used in virtualized environments, where multiple virtual machines are running on a single physical server.
- Cloud Computing – The Dell 400-APGN hard drive can be used in cloud computing environments, where data storage and retrieval performance are critical.
How Dell 400-APGN Hard Drive Works
The Dell 400-APGN hard drive works by using a series of spinning disks to store data. These disks are called platters and are coated with a magnetic material that can be used to store digital data. The platters spin at a high speed of 15,000 RPM, and a read/write head mounted on an actuator arm moves across the platter to access the data.
The read/write head reads data from the platter by detecting changes in the magnetic field of the platter’s surface. When data is written to the platter, the read/write head uses an electromagnet to change the magnetic field of the platter’s surface, storing the data.
Details Information about the Dell 400-APGN
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 400-APGN
- Type: Hard Drive
- Sub-Type: SAS 12GBPS
Key Features
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Internal
- Capacity : 900GB
- Form Factor : 2.5inch
- Interface : Sas 12GB/S
- Features : Advanced Format 4kn
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPs (External)
- Spindle Speed : 15K Rpm
Compatibility
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