Description
Advanced Performance and Reliability
Advanced performance and reliability refer to the ability of a device, such as a hard drive, to provide high performance and operate reliably over a long period of time. This is a combination of factors that can include high speed, large storage capacity, advanced features, and robust design.
Advanced performance typically refers to the ability of the device to handle heavy workloads, provide fast data access and transfer speeds, and support high-throughput applications such as streaming video and audio, virtualization, and cloud computing. High rotational speed (10K RPM) and large storage capacity (2.4TB) are key characteristics of a hard drive that can provide advanced performance.
Reliability refers to the ability of the device to operate with minimal downtime and protect data integrity. This can be achieved through features such as RAID support, hot-swap capability, power-loss protection, and advanced error correction. These features help to ensure that in case of a failure, the system can continue to operate or recover data quickly, with minimal interruption to business operations.
Hot-Swap Capability
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.
High-Capacity Storage
High-capacity storage refers to the ability to store large amounts of data on a storage device, such as a hard drive. The term is often used in the context of data storage, specifically when the storage capacity exceeds the typical storage capacity of a device.
In the context of hard drives, high-capacity storage refers to the ability to store a large amount of data on a single hard drive, typically measured in terabytes (TB). For example, the Dell 400-AVBW model has a capacity of 2.4TB. This high-capacity allows for storing large amounts of data, such as high-resolution videos, large datasets, and backups of multiple servers.
High-capacity storage is particularly important for businesses that need to store large amounts of data, such as media and entertainment companies, research institutions, and large-scale data centers. With the increasing amount of data being generated, high-capacity storage solutions are becoming more and more necessary to meet the demands of modern businesses.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number: 400-AVBW
- Type: Hard Drive
- Sub-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
Performance
- Rotational Speed : 10K Rpm
- External Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS
- Cache : 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 Xl
- Poweredge R830
- Poweredge T430
- Poweredge T440
- Poweredge T630
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