Description
Product overview of 400-ASGY Dell 900GB 15K RPM SAS 12GBPS
The 400-ASGY Dell 900GB 15K RPM SAS 12GBPS 512E Turbo Boost Enhanced Cache 2.5inch In 3.5inch Hybrid Carrier Form Factor Hot Plug Hard Drive With Hybrid Tray is a high-performance storage device designed for use in enterprise-level servers and data centers. In this article, we will explain the various technical terms that make up the name of this hard drive and what they mean.
Form Factor
The first part of the name, “2.5inch In 3.5inch Hybrid Carrier Form Factor,” refers to the physical size and shape of the hard drive. The form factor determines the size of the hard drive and how it can be mounted in a computer or server.
In this case, the hard drive is designed to fit in a 3.5-inch drive bay, but it has a 2.5-inch form factor. This is achieved through the use of a hybrid carrier that allows the 2.5-inch drive to be mounted in a 3.5-inch bay.
Hot Plug
The term “Hot Plug” in the name of the hard drive refers to its ability to be inserted or removed from a server or storage array while it is still running. Hot-pluggable hard drives can be swapped in and out of a server without the need to shut it down, making maintenance and upgrades much easier.
SAS Interface
The “900GB 15K RPM SAS 12GBPS” part of the name refers to the hard drive’s interface. SAS stands for Serial Attached SCSI and is a type of interface used to connect hard drives and other storage devices to a computer or server.
SAS is a high-speed interface that is commonly used in enterprise-level storage systems. The 12GBPS refers to the speed of the interface, which is 12 gigabits per second. This allows for fast data transfer rates and improved performance.
Rotational Speed
The “15K RPM” part of the name refers to the rotational speed of the hard drive. This is the speed at which the disk inside the hard drive spins. A higher rotational speed means that data can be accessed more quickly, resulting in faster performance.
In this case, the hard drive has a rotational speed of 15,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), which is a very high speed. This makes it well-suited for use in high-performance storage systems that require fast access to data.
512E Format
The term “512E” in the name of the hard drive refers to the format of the drive. This is a type of formatting that allows for larger storage capacities on hard drives.
The “E” in 512E stands for “emulation,” which means that the drive emulates a traditional 512-byte sector size even though it actually has a 4KB sector size. This allows for larger storage capacities while still maintaining compatibility with older systems that only support the traditional 512-byte sector size.
Turbo Boost Enhanced Cache
The “Turbo Boost Enhanced Cache” part of the name refers to a technology used in the hard drive to improve performance. The cache is a small amount of high-speed memory that is used to temporarily store frequently accessed data.
The Turbo Boost technology allows the hard drive to dynamically adjust the size of the cache based on the workload, which can result in improved performance in certain situations.
Hybrid Tray
The “Hybrid Tray” in the name refers to the design of the carrier that holds the hard drive. The tray is designed to be compatible with both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch form factors, allowing the hard drive to be used in a wider range of systems.
General Information about the Dell 400-ASGY
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Model Number or SKU# 400-ASGY
- Type : Hard Drive (HDD)
- HDD-Type : SAS 12GBPS
Key Features
- Form Factor : 2.5inch In 3.5inch Hybrid Carrier
- Capacity : 900GB
- Features : Advanced Format 512E
- Interface Type : SAS 12GB/S
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS External
- Spindle Speed : 15K RPM
Expansion / Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1X Serial Attached SCSI 3
- Compatible Bays : 1X Hot Plug 2.5inch In 3.5inch Hybrid Carrier
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