Description
High-Speed Data Transfer
High-speed data transfer refers to the ability to move large amounts of data quickly and efficiently. The term is often used in the context of data storage, networking, and data center infrastructure.
In a storage context, high-speed data transfer can refer to the interface that connects the hard drive to the host computer, such as SAS-12GBps, which is faster than SATA interface and can provide faster data transfer rates. Additionally, the hard drive’s rotational speed (RPM) also plays a role, 10K RPM hard drives generally access data faster than 7.2K RPM hard drives.
High-speed data transfer can also refer to the capability of a network or data center infrastructure to move large amounts of data quickly. This can be accomplished through technologies such as high-speed data transfer protocols like 40/100 GbE, or through the use of specialized data transfer hardware, such as InfiniBand or RDMA over Converged Ethernet (RoCE).
Advanced Power Management
Advanced power management is a feature that allows for the efficient use of power in electronic devices, such as hard drives, servers, and other IT equipment. It can include a variety of techniques and technologies to optimize power consumption and reduce energy costs, while maintaining performance and reliability.
Some examples of advanced power management features in hard drives include:
- Spin-down: This feature allows the hard drive to enter a low-power state when it’s not in use, reducing power consumption and extending the life of the drive.
- Power-saving modes: Some hard drives have different power-saving modes that can be configured to reduce power consumption under different conditions, such as during idle periods or when the drive is not in use.
- Power-loss protection: This feature helps to protect data in the event of a power outage, by using a small amount of power to keep the drive’s cache memory alive, allowing any unwritten data to be written to the disk before the power is completely lost.
- Temperature-controlled cooling: Some hard drives include temperature-controlled fans or other cooling systems that adjust the cooling based on the drive’s temperature, rather than running at full speed all the time, which can reduce power consumption.
Advanced power management can also be used in servers and other IT equipment, such as using dynamic voltage and frequency scaling (DVFS) to adjust the voltage and frequency of the CPU based on the workload, and using power capping to limit the amount of power consumed by a server or data center.
Hot-Swap Capabilities
Hot-swap capability refers to the ability to remove and replace a device, such as a hard drive, without having to power down the system or disrupt the operation of the device. This feature allows for easy maintenance and upgrades of the system without causing downtime.
In the context of hard drives, hot-swap capability allows a user to remove and replace a failed hard drive without shutting down the system or losing data. This can be done by using a hot-swap tray or bay, which allows the drive to be easily inserted and removed without the need for any tools. This feature is particularly useful for mission-critical applications, where downtime is not an option, and for large-scale data storage systems where maintenance and upgrades need to be done with minimal disruption to the system.
Hot-swap capability is also common in servers, storage systems, and other IT equipment, where it can be used to replace components such as power supplies, fans, and network cards. With this feature, IT administrators can perform maintenance and upgrades on the fly, which can improve system availability and reduce downtime.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number : 400-AVBU
- 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
- Features : Advanced Format 512e
PERFORMANCE
- Rotational Speed : 10K RPM
- External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
- Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12GB/S
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-swap – 2.5inch
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