Description
More Information
The 400-BLBK is a Dell-branded 18 terabyte (TB) hard drive that uses the SATA interface and has a rotational speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM). It has a data transfer rate of 6 gigabits per second (GB/s) and is designed to be hot-swappable, meaning it can be replaced without shutting down the system. It is designed to be used in enterprise-level storage and server environments, similar to the 400-BLBF, 400-BLBG, 400-BLBH and 400-BLBJ models that I described earlier. The BLBK is the part number and is used to identify the product.
High Performance
The Dell SATA 18TB 6 Gbps 7.2k RPM Hot Plug Hard Drive is a high-performance hard drive designed for use in Dell systems. With a large 18TB storage capacity and a fast data transfer rate of 6 Gbps, it is suitable for use in demanding environments such as data centers, where high storage density and high throughput are required. The 7.2k RPM rotation speed and hot-plug capability allow for fast data access and easy replacement of the drive without shutting down the system. This drive is specifically designed for Dell systems and it’s compatible with Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell PowerVault Storage Arrays and Dell Compellent Storage Center. It is important to check with the manufacturer or consult the system’s documentation to ensure compatibility before purchasing this hard drive.
Hot-Swap Capability & Reliability
The Dell is a large capacity hard drive that is designed for use in enterprise environments. This drive has a storage capacity of 18 terabytes, a data transfer rate of 6 Gbps, and runs at 7200 RPM. The hot-plug capability of the drive allows for easy replacement in case of failure, reducing the risk of data loss due to drive failure.
However, as with any hard drive, the reliability of this Item will depend on several factors, such as the operating environment, usage patterns, and the overall quality of the drive. Hard drives that are used in enterprise environments and are typically designed and tested to meet higher reliability standards than consumer-grade hard drives.
To ensure the reliability of your data, it’s important to implement a good backup and disaster recovery plan, and use a RAID configuration to protect against disk failures. Regularly monitoring the health of the hard drive with software tools and scheduling regular checkups and maintenance can also help to ensure the reliability of the drive.
It’s important to note that the model number you provided, 400-BLBK, is not found on Dell’s website and it might not be an official Dell’s product. It’s always good to double check the authenticity of the product and vendor before purchasing.
General Information about this Dell 400-BLBK
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 400-BLBK
- Capacity: 18 TB
- Product Type: Hard Disk Drive With Tray
Technical Information of Dell 18TB Hard Drive
- Rotational Speed: 7200 Rpm
- Interface Type: SATA 6GBPS
- Form Factor: 3.5inch
- Drive Transfer Rate: 600 Mbps (external)
- Buffer: 512 Mb
Dimension and Weight for this Dell 3.5 Inch Hard Disk
- Width: 4 Inch
- Depth: 5.8 Inch
- Height: 1 Inch
- Weight: 1.52 Lbs
Expansion & Connectivity of Dell SATA 6GBPS Hard Disk Drive
- Interfaces: 1 X SATA 6GBPS
- Compatible Bays: 1 X Hot-plug 3.5 Inch
Compatibility
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R740xd
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R440
- Poweredge R540
- Poweredge R6415
- Poweredge R7415
- Poweredge R7425
- Poweredge R240
- Poweredge R340
- Poweredge R740xd2
- Powervault Nx440
- Poweredge R6515
- Poweredge R6525
- Poweredge R7515
- Bsn Controller Node
- Poweredge R7525
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