Description
Key Features and Specifications
The 43V7V Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS LFF Hard Drive has the following key features and specifications:
- Form factor: Large Form Factor (LFF)
- Data transfer rate: Up to 1,200MB/s
- Seek time: 8.5ms
- Average latency: 4.16ms
- MTBF: 2 million hours
- Error recovery control and reporting
- Compatible with Dell servers and storage systems
- Hot-swap capable
- 3 years limited warranty
- RoHS compliant
The 8TB storage capacity of the drive allows for large amounts of data to be stored, making it suitable for use in data warehousing, video surveillance, and backup and archival systems. The 7.2K RPM spindle speed and 12GBps SAS interface provide fast data transfer speeds, allowing for quick access to stored data. The LFF form factor allows the drive to be used in larger systems, such as tower servers and storage arrays. The drive also has a MTBF of 2 million hours which provides a high level of reliability and durability. The drive is also Hot-swap capable which allows for easy replacement of the drive. It also comes with a 3 years limited warranty and is RoHS compliant.
Installation and Set-up Guide
The installation and set-up guide for the 43V7V Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS LFF Hard Drive will vary depending on the specific server or storage system in which it will be used. However, here are some general steps that can be followed for installing and setting up the hard drive:
- Make sure the system is powered off and unplugged before installing the hard drive.
- Open the system’s hard drive bay and remove any existing hard drives or mounting hardware if necessary.
- Carefully slide the 43V7V Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS LFF Hard Drive into the drive bay, making sure it is properly aligned and seated.
- Secure the hard drive with any necessary mounting hardware, such as screws or drive caddies.
- Connect the SAS interface cable to the hard drive and to the system’s SAS controller.
- Power on the system and enter the system’s BIOS or RAID controller utility to configure the hard drive.
- In the BIOS or RAID controller utility, the hard drive should be recognized and can be configured as a single disk or as part of a RAID array.
- If the hard drive is being added to an existing RAID array, make sure to use the appropriate options for adding the hard drive to the array, such as “hot spare” or “global hot spare”.
- Once the hard drive is configured, it should be initialized and formatted for use.
- Finally, check if the hard drive is working properly and if it is showing the correct storage capacity.
Data protection and Recovery Options
The 43V7V Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS LFF Hard Drive provides several data protection and recovery options to ensure the integrity and availability of stored data.
- RAID: One of the most common data protection and recovery options is using the hard drive in a RAID array. RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) provides data redundancy and improved data reliability by using multiple hard drives to store data. RAID levels such as RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10 can be used with the 43V7V Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS LFF Hard Drive.
- Backup and Archival: The hard drive can also be used for backup and archival purposes, creating copies of important data to ensure it can be recovered in case of data loss. This can be done through software or hardware solutions such as backup software, tape libraries, and cloud-based storage.
- Error Recovery Control and Reporting: The 43V7V Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS LFF Hard Drive also features error recovery control and reporting, which helps prevent data loss and minimize downtime.
- Unrecoverable Error Count: This feature allows you to monitor the number of unrecoverable errors that occur on the drive, which could indicate a potential problem.
- Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T) : S.M.A.R.T is a monitoring system built into most hard drives that measures various operational parameters of a hard drive and predicts possible drive failures.
- Hot Spare: A hot spare is an additional hard drive that can be added to a RAID array to automatically replace a failed drive. This feature can help minimize downtime and improve data availability.
It’s important to note that the above-mentioned options are not exclusive to 43V7V Dell hard drive and can be applied to other hard drives as well. The best data protection and recovery strategy will depend on the specific needs of the application and the system in which the hard drive is being used.
Specifications
- Manufacturer Part : 43V7V
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
- Form Factor : 3.5
- Interface : SAS-12GBPS
- Capacity : 8TB
- Features : 512e Crypto
Performance
- Spin Speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS (External)
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached SCSI
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 3.5inch
Compatibility
- poweredge R210
- poweredge R310
- poweredge R320
- poweredge R410
- poweredge R415
- poweredge R420
- poweredge R510
- poweredge R515
- poweredge R520
- poweredge R710
- poweredge R720
- poweredge R720xd
- poweredge T310
- poweredge T320
- poweredge T410
- poweredge T420
- poweredge T610
- poweredge T620
- poweredge T710
- powervault Dl2200
- powervault Md1200
- powervault Md3200
- powervault Md3200i
- powervault Md3600f
- powervault Md3600i
- powervault Nx200
- powervault Nx300
- powervault Nx3000
- powervault Nx3100
