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The 400-BLBL 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, 400-BLBJ and 400-BLBK models that I described earlier. The BLBL is the part number and is used to identify the product.
Hot-Swap & Reliability
It’s difficult to provide an accurate assessment of the reliability of the Dell 400-BLBL SATA 7.2k RPM 18TB 6 Gbps Hot Plug Hard Drive without more information about the specific drive and its use case. However, in general, hard drives from reputable manufacturers like Dell tend to be reliable.
The 7.2k RPM rotation speed and 6 Gbps data transfer rate are relatively standard for high-capacity hard drives, and the hot-plug capability allows for easy replacement of the drive without shutting down the system, which can be useful in situations where downtime needs to be minimized.
It is important to note that hard drive reliability is affected by several factors such as operating environment, usage pattern and care. It’s recommended to use RAID or have a backup in place to protect your data from hard drive failure.
It’s also worth noting that Dell offers a limited warranty for this drive and provides technical support for it. It’s always a good idea to check the warranty and support options when purchasing a drive and to ensure that you have a disaster recovery plan in place for your system.
High-Speed Data Transfer
The Dell 400-BLBL is a high-capacity hard drive that is designed for use in enterprise environments. It 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.
In terms of compatibility, this drive is compatible with servers and storage systems that support the SATA III (6 Gbps) interface and have an available hot-swap drive bay. It is important to check with the server or storage system manufacturer’s documentation to ensure that the system is compatible with this drive and can support its maximum capacity. Also, check that the system has enough power and cooling to support the drive as it requires more power than a typical drive.
It is also important to check the drive’s firmware version to make sure that it is compatible with the system’s BIOS and operating system. If the firmware version is not compatible, it may be necessary to update the firmware or use a different drive.
General Information about this Dell 400-BLBL
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 400-BLBL
- 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
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