Description
Performance and Reliability
- Data transfer speed: The Dell 400-ASTY 8TB HDD has a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which allows for fast data transfer and high-performance operations.
- Rotational speed: The drive spins at 7.2K RPM, which provides fast data access and improved overall performance.
- Capacity: With a large 8TB storage capacity, this HDD is suitable for storing large amounts of data, such as videos, images, and other multimedia files.
- Error Correction Code (ECC): The drive has built-in ECC to detect and correct errors in data, ensuring data integrity and reliability.
- MTBF: The mean time between failure (MTBF) for this drive is 2 million hours, providing a high level of reliability and reducing the need for frequent replacements.
- Warranty: Dell provides a 5-year limited warranty for this HDD, ensuring that it can be replaced or repaired in case of any defects or issues.
Hot Plug Functionality
- What is hot plugging: Hot plugging refers to the ability to add or remove hardware components, such as hard drives, to a computer system while it is still running. This allows for easy maintenance and upgrades without having to shut down the system.
- Support for hot plugging: The Dell 400-ASTY 8TB HDD supports hot plugging, which means that it can be added or removed from a compatible server without having to shut down the system. This allows for easy maintenance and upgrades without any downtime.
- Compatibility: The drive is compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers, which support hot plugging of hard drives for easy maintenance and upgrades.
- SAS interface: The drive is connected to the server via a SAS interface, which supports hot plugging and provides high-speed data transfer.
- Safety precautions: When hot plugging a hard drive, it is important to properly ground yourself and the equipment to prevent static discharge damage. Also, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when adding or removing hardware components.
Comparison to Similar Products
- Capacity: The Dell 400-ASTY 8TB HDD has a larger storage capacity compared to other similar hard drives, such as the Seagate SAS 12GB/s 8TB 7.2K RPM 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive, which has a capacity of 8TB as well.
- Data transfer speed: The Dell 400-ASTY 8TB HDD has a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps, which is faster than similar hard drives like the Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC320 8TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gbps 3.5-inch Hard Drive, which has a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps.
- Hot-plug functionality: The Dell 400-ASTY 8TB HDD supports hot-plugging, which allows for easy maintenance and upgrades without having to shut down the system. Other similar products like the HGST Ultrastar DC HC620 8TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gbps 3.5-inch Hard Drive also support hot-plugging.
- Reliability: The Dell 400-ASTY 8TB HDD has a high MTBF of 2 million hours, which is similar to other enterprise-grade hard drives like the Seagate SAS 12GB/s 8TB 7.2K RPM 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive, which also has a MTBF of 2 million hours.
- Price: The price of Dell 400-ASTY 8TB HDD could be higher compared to similar products, but the price can vary depending on the location, retailer and stock availability.
- Warranty: Dell provides a 5-year limited warranty for this HDD, which is similar to other enterprise-grade hard drives like the HGST Ultrastar DC HC620 8TB 7200 RPM SAS 12Gbps 3.5-inch Hard Drive, which also has a 5-year warranty.
General Information about this Dell 400-ASTY
- Part Number or SKU# 400-ASTY
- 8TB 7.2K RPM Storage Drive
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Type: Hard Disk Drive
- Technical Feature of 8TB Hard Drive
Capacity: 8TB
- Device Type: Hot Swap Hard Drive
- Interface Type: SAS 12GBPS
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
- Features: Advanced Format 4kn
- Form Factor: 3.5 Inch
Dimensions & Weight for SAS 12GBPS HDD
- Width: 4
Inch - Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
Compatibility
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