Description
Advanced Format Technology
Advanced Format Technology is a disk formatting method that uses larger physical block sizes on hard disk drives. The 400-AZXL Dell 8TB & SAS-12GBPS 512e 3.5inch LFF Hard Drive uses this technology to increase the capacity of the drive, improve error correction, and enhance the overall performance of the drive.
The larger physical block size allows for more data to be stored on the drive, which increases the capacity of the drive. Additionally, the increased block size improves error correction, which helps to reduce the number of errors that occur during data transfer. This can lead to improved data integrity and reliability of the drive.
Advanced Format Technology also improves the performance of the drive by reducing the number of disk operations that are required to read and write data. This can result in faster data transfer speeds and improved overall performance.
It is important to note that some systems may require firmware or software updates to support Advanced Format Technology, and this should be taken into consideration when installing the drive. Additionally, advanced format hard drives can’t be used as a boot drive in some older systems, because BIOS can’t recognize the advanced format.
Installation and Configuration Guide
An Installation and Configuration Guide is a document that provides instructions on how to properly install and configure a product, such as the 400-AZXL Dell 8TB & SAS-12GBPS 512e 3.5inch LFF Hard Drive. The guide would typically include information such as:
- System requirements: the guide would include the minimum system requirements needed for the hard drive to function properly, such as the interface and power requirements.
- Hardware installation: the guide would include instructions on how to physically install the hard drive into a system, including information on connecting cables and power supply.
- Software installation: the guide would include instructions on how to install any necessary software, such as drivers, to enable the system to recognize the hard drive.
- Configuration: the guide would include instructions on how to configure the hard drive, such as how to partition and format the drive, how to configure RAID, and how to set up any necessary software or utilities.
- Troubleshooting: the guide would include information on common issues that may arise during installation and configuration, and provide guidance on how to troubleshoot and resolve those issues.
- Maintenance and Updating: the guide would include information on how to maintain the hard drive, such as how to check for firmware updates, how to check for errors, and how to perform a secure erase.
It’s important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for installation and configuration, as failure to do so can result in damage to the hard drive or the system. It’s also important to read the guide before starting the installation and configuration process to ensure that you have all the necessary tools and equipment.
Capacity and Performance
Capacity refers to the amount of storage space available on a hard disk drive. The 400-AZXL Dell 8TB & SAS-12GBPS 512e 3.5inch LFF Hard Drive has a capacity of 8 terabytes, which is an enormous amount of storage that can be used to store a vast amount of data, such as video, audio, images, and files.
Performance refers to the speed and efficiency of the hard drive in performing its functions. The 400-AZXL Dell 8TB & SAS-12GBPS 512e 3.5inch LFF Hard Drive has a high-performance level, thanks to its SAS interface that provides faster data transfer speeds of 12 GB/s which allows for fast data transfer and access to stored data. It also has a rotational speed of 7200 RPM (revolutions per minute) which results in faster data access and a better overall performance.
The Advanced Format Technology with 512e, it increases the capacity of the drive and improves error correction, this leads to better data integrity and reliability of the drive. The buffer size of 128MB also helps to improve the performance of the drive by reducing the number of disk operations that are required to read and write data.
Product Features
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Mfg Part Number : 711DJ
- Part Number : 400-AZXL
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive With Tray
Specifications
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-plug – Nearline
- Storage Capacity : 8 TB
- Interface : SAS-12GBPS
- Bytes Per Sector : 512e
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
Performance
- Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
- drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS (external)
- interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached SCSI – 12GBPS
- compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-plug – 3.5inch
Compatibility
- Powervault ME4084
- Powervault ME484
