Description
SAS interface and connectivity
SAS, or Serial Attached SCSI (Small Computer System Interface), is a type of interface and data transfer protocol used for connecting hard disk drives and other storage devices to a host computer or server. It is designed to provide faster data transfer rates and greater scalability than traditional parallel SCSI interfaces.
SAS uses a serial architecture, which means that data is transferred one bit at a time, as opposed to the parallel architecture used in parallel SCSI. This allows for higher data transfer rates, as well as the ability to connect more devices to a single SAS host bus adapter.
SAS uses a point-to-point connection, which means that each device is connected directly to the host, rather than being connected to a shared bus. This improves reliability and scalability, as well as allowing for greater distance between the host and devices.
SAS devices can be daisy-chained together, allowing for multiple devices to be connected to a single SAS host bus adapter. This allows for increased scalability and greater storage capacity.
The Dell 400-AVBE Hard Disk Drive supports SAS 12 Gbps data transfer rate, which means that it can transfer data up to 12 Gbps. This is faster than most other SAS drives on the market and provides faster data access and improved performance.
Data Management and Security
Data management and security refer to the methods and technologies used to protect and organize data stored on the Dell 400-AVBE Hard Disk Drive.
One way data can be managed and secured is through the use of RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) technology. RAID allows for the creation of multiple virtual disks from multiple physical disks, providing data redundancy and improved performance. This can be done by using software-based RAID or hardware-based RAID. Hardware-based RAID is built into the disk controller, and it provides faster performance and lower CPU utilization than software-based RAID.
Another way to secure data is by using SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) technology. SED uses hardware-based encryption to protect data stored on the drive. The encryption is done on the drive itself, and it is transparent to the host system. This means that the host does not need to have any special software to encrypt or decrypt the data. This helps to protect data stored on the drive in case of theft or loss, as the data cannot be accessed without the encryption key.
Hot-swap capability
Hot-swap capability allows for the removal and replacement of a hard disk drive while the system is still running, without the need to power down the system or disrupt normal operations. This feature is useful for maintenance and upgrades, as well as for adding or replacing failed drives in a RAID configuration.
The Dell 400-AVBE Hard Disk Drive supports hot-swap capability, which means that it can be easily removed and replaced without shutting down the system. This allows for easy maintenance and upgrades, and also allows for the replacement of failed drives in a RAID configuration without disrupting normal operations. This can help to minimize downtime and increase the overall availability of the system.
It’s also worth mentioning that hot-swap capability also requires a Hot-swap bay, which is a removable drive bay that allows for easy replacement and maintenance of the drive, the hot-swap capability is an added feature that the drive has but it requires the server or the system it is being used on to also support hot-swap bays.
General Information
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number : 400-AVBE
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Sub- Product Type : SAS-12GBPS
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity: 2.4 TB
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch
- Interface : SAS-12GBPS
- Cache : 256 MB
- Features : Advanced Format 512e
- Hardware Encryption : Yes (self-encrypting Fips 140)
Performance
- Rotational Speed : 10K RPM
- External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
- Buffer : 256 MB
- Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12GB/S
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-swap – 2.5inch
Compatibility
- poweredge R230
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- poweredge R730xd
- poweredge R730xd Xl
- poweredge T430
- poweredge T630
