Description
SAS interface and Data Transfer Rate
The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and data transfer rate refer to the way in which the 400-AVBS Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E Hard Drive connects to and communicates with other hardware and software systems.
- SAS Interface: The 400-AVBS Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E Hard Drive uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface to connect to other systems. SAS is a high-speed data transfer interface that is designed for use in enterprise-level storage systems. It provides faster data transfer rates and greater reliability than other interfaces such as SATA.
- Data Transfer Rates: The hard drive has a data transfer rate of 12 Gb/s, which means it can transfer data at a rate of up to 12 gigabits per second. This high data transfer rate enables the drive to handle large amounts of data and to quickly access frequently used data.
- Dual-port SAS: This hard drive also supports dual-port SAS, which allows the drive to connect to two SAS controllers at the same time. This can provide redundancy and allows the drive to be accessed in case one controller fails.
- Connectivity: The hard drive connects to the host using a SAS 12Gbps interface. This interface is compatible with a wide range of servers and storage systems, including Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems.
By using the SAS interface and having high data transfer rates, the 400-AVBS Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E Hard Drive can provide faster data transfer and greater reliability than other interfaces. Additionally, the dual-port SAS feature provides redundancy and allows the drive to be accessed in case one controller fails. The 12Gbps interface is compatible with many systems and supports high-speed data transfer rates.
Data Protection and Backup Solutions
Data protection and backup solutions refer to the methods and technologies used to ensure that data stored on a hard drive is safe and secure, and can be recovered in the event of a problem.
- RAID Configuration: RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a technology that can be used to improve the performance and reliability of hard drives. RAID can be configured in different ways to achieve different levels of performance and protection. RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50 are some of the common RAID levels that can be used to protect data.
- Backup software: Backup software can be used to create regular backups of the data stored on the hard drive, which can be used to restore data in the event of a problem. This can help to ensure that data is not lost permanently in the event of a hard drive failure.
- Error Correction: Error correction technology can be used to detect and correct errors that may occur when data is written to or read from the hard drive, which can help to prevent data loss and ensure that the hard drive continues to function correctly over time.
- Encryption: Data encryption can be used to protect sensitive data by encrypting it, so that it can only be accessed with a specific key or password. This can help to ensure that data is not accessible to unauthorized users, even if the hard drive is lost or stolen.
- Remote monitoring and management: Remote monitoring and management solutions can be used to monitor the health of the hard drive and detect potential issues early, which can help to reduce the risk of data loss and ensure that the hard drive continues to function correctly over time.
- Snapshot: Snapshot is a feature that allows you to create point-in-time copies of your data. This can be useful for creating backups of your data or for creating backups of your system before making changes.
By implementing these solutions and following these tips, the 400-AVBS Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E Hard Drive can be protected and the data can be recovered in the event of a problem. RAID levels, backup software, error correction, encryption, remote monitoring and
Advanced Format Technology and 512E Format
Advanced Format Technology and 512E Format are technologies used to improve the performance and reliability of hard drives.
Advanced Format Technology is a method of formatting hard drives that increases the physical sector size of the drive from 512 bytes to 4,096 bytes (4K). This change in sector size results in a more efficient and reliable storage of data, and helps to reduce the amount of disk space wasted due to disk alignment.
The 400-AVBS Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E Hard Drive uses the 512E format which is an advanced format that uses 4,096 byte sectors internally, but still presents itself to the host as having 512 byte sectors. This allows for better performance and improved reliability in the drive, while also ensuring backward compatibility with legacy systems that only support 512 byte sectors.
This technology helps to increase the accuracy of the data stored on the drive, and can also help to reduce the likelihood of data errors. Additionally, it allows for more efficient storage of data on the drive, which can help to improve performance and increase the drive’s overall capacity.
Product Overview
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number : 400-AVBS
- 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
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