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The 400-BLBM 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, 400-BLBK and 400-BLBL models that I described earlier. The BLBM is the part number and is used to identify the product. It is a large capacity hard drive that can be used for storage intensive applications such as data backup, archiving, and other large-scale storage needs.
Exceptional Compatibility
The Dell 18TB SATA 7.2k RPM 6 Gbps Hot Plug Hard Drive is likely compatible with systems that support the SATA interface and have the necessary hardware to support a hot-swappable drive. As the hard drive is specifically designed for Dell systems, it is 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.
It’s highly recommended to check the technical specifications of your system and compare them with the drive’s to ensure that it will function correctly with your system, including compatibility with the SATA interface, the power and cooling requirements, and the available space for the drive. It’s also important to check the firmware and driver versions to ensure that they are compatible with the hard drive and that you have the necessary hardware and software to support a hot-swappable drive.
Backup & Restore Facilities
The Dell SATA 7.2k RPM 6 GBPS Hot Plug hard drive can be backed up and restored using several methods. One common approach is to use software that creates a complete image of the hard drive, which can be stored on a separate storage device and used to restore the data in case of a failure or data loss. Software like Acronis True Image, Norton Ghost, Macrium Reflect are examples of such software.
Another approach is to use incremental or differential backups, which only backs up the changes made since the last backup. This method is particularly useful if the data is frequently changing. Software like Windows Backup, Time Machine for Mac, and rsync are examples of such software.
Another method is to use cloud backup services. This method involves transferring the data over the internet to a remote server, where it is stored in an off-site location. This provides an additional layer of protection against data loss due to natural disasters, theft, or other events. Services like Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, Backblaze are examples of such services.
When restoring data, it’s important to check that the backup data is complete and not corrupted, and then to restore the data to the appropriate location on the hard drive. Restoring the data to the wrong location or to a hard drive with a different file system can result in data loss or corruption.
It’s also a good idea to test the backup and restore process occasionally to ensure that it is working correctly.
General Information about this Dell 400-BLBM
- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 400-BLBM
- 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
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- 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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