Description
High-Speed Data Transfer
High-speed data transfer refers to the ability of a storage device, such as the Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12 GBPS 512E Hard Disk Drive, to quickly and efficiently transfer data to and from the storage device.
The Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12 GBPS 512E Hard Disk Drive utilizes a SAS-12 GBPS interface, which is a high-speed interface that supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps. This is faster than the traditional SATA (Serial ATA) interface, which supports data transfer rates of up to 6 Gbps.
The SAS-12 GBPS interface of the hard drive allows for faster data transfer and improved system performance. This is especially beneficial for demanding applications and workloads that require fast data access and high data transfer rates, such as high-performance computing, enterprise storage systems, and other data-intensive workloads.
Additionally, SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a point-to-point interface, which means that each device is connected directly to the controller and does not share the bandwidth with other devices. This allows for faster data transfer and improved scalability. SAS also supports multiple initiators and targets, which allows for multiple devices to be connected to a single controller, which can improve the scalability and flexibility of storage solutions.
Data Center Applications
Data center applications refer to the various types of workloads and use cases that are commonly found in data center environments. These applications can include tasks such as data storage, data backup, data archiving, data analytics, virtualization, and cloud computing.
The Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12 GBPS 512E Hard Disk Drive is designed to be a suitable storage solution for data center applications by providing several key features that are important for these environments.
- Large storage capacity: With a storage capacity of 8 terabytes (TB), this hard drive can store large amounts of data, which is ideal for data-intensive workloads such as video editing, data analytics, and virtualization.
- SAS-12 GBPS Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) is a high-speed interface that supports data transfer rates of up to 12 Gbps, which is faster than SATA (Serial ATA) interface. This allows for fast data transfer and improved overall system performance.
- High-performance storage: The drive’s 7.2K RPM and advanced error correction and diagnostic features ensure that the drive is dependable and reliable, which is important for data center environments where downtime can be costly.
- Advanced data protection: The drive’s built-in data protection features, such as RAID and advanced error correction codes (ECC), can help to ensure the integrity and security of stored data, which is important for data center environments where data security is a high priority.
- Scalability: The drive’s SAS interface supports multiple initiators and targets, which allows for multiple devices to be connected to a single controller. This can improve the scalability and flexibility of storage solutions, which is important for data center environments where storage requirements can change over time.
Hot-Swap Capabilities
High-capacity storage refers to the ability of a storage device, such as the Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12 GBPS 512E Hard Disk Drive, to store large amounts of data. The hard drive has a storage capacity of 8 terabytes (TB), which is a significant amount of storage space compared to traditional hard disk drives that typically have storage capacities of 500GB to 1TB.
This high storage capacity is ideal for a wide range of applications and workloads that require large amounts of storage space, such as:
- Big data storage: Applications such as data analytics and machine learning require large amounts of storage space to store and process large data sets.
- Backup and archiving: High storage capacity allows for more data to be stored for backup and archival purposes, which can help to ensure that important data is protected and can be easily recovered in case of data loss.
- Media storage: High storage capacity is ideal for storing large media files such as high-definition videos, music, and photos.
- Cloud storage: High storage capacity can be used to store large amounts of data in cloud-based storage solutions, which allows for easy access and sharing of data across multiple devices and locations.
- Data center applications: High-capacity storage is particularly important in data center environments where large amounts of data are stored and processed on a regular basis.
General Information
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Mfg Part Number : 7KDP0
- Dell Part Number : 400-AUXC
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive With Tray
Specifications
- Storage Capacity : 8 TB
- Interface : SAS-12GBPS
- Bytes Per Sector : 512
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
Performance
- Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS (external)
Expansion & Connectivity
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached SCSI – 12GBPS
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-swap – 3.5inch
Compatibility
- Poweredge T340
- Poweredge T440
- Poweredge T640
