Description
Interface and Form Factor
Interface refers to the type of connection that a hard drive uses to communicate with the host computer. In the case of the Dell CGKW9 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 4KN SFF Hard Drive, it uses a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface. SAS is a high-speed data transfer technology that is commonly used in enterprise-level servers and storage systems, and it offers faster data transfer rates and improved scalability compared to SATA (Serial ATA) interfaces.
Form Factor refers to the physical size and shape of the hard drive. The Dell CGKW9 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 4KN SFF Hard Drive is a Small Form Factor (SFF) drive. SFF drives are smaller in size compared to the traditional 3.5-inch hard drives and they are commonly used in blade servers, storage arrays, and other space-constrained environments. The smaller size of SFF drives allows for more compact and efficient storage solutions.
Performance and Reliability
Performance and reliability are important factors to consider when choosing a hard drive.
Performance refers to the speed and efficiency at which a hard drive can read and write data. The Dell CGKW9 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 4KN SFF Hard Drive has a high performance as it has a rotation speed of 10,000 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) which means it can access data faster than a hard drive with a slower RPM. It also has a data transfer rate of 12 Gbps which makes it capable of handling high-speed data transfer applications. Additionally, it has 4KB Native sector size which is larger than 512 bytes sector size and can improve the performance in some specific workloads.
Reliability refers to the ability of a hard drive to function without failure over a period of time. This hard drive is designed with enterprise-level reliability in mind and it has features like RAID protection, advanced error correction, and vibration reduction to ensure data integrity and longevity. Additionally, it has been tested for compatibility and reliability in Dell EMC storage arrays, servers and workstations.
Comparison with other similar Hard drives
When comparing the Dell CGKW9 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 4KN SFF Hard Drive to other similar hard drives, some key factors to consider include:
- Capacity: The Dell CGKW9 has a capacity of 1.8TB, which is larger than many other hard drives in its class.
- Speed: With a rotation speed of 10,000 RPM, the Dell CGKW9 is faster than many other hard drives that have a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM.
- Interface: The Dell CGKW9 uses a SAS interface, which is more common in enterprise-level servers and storage systems than SATA interface. SAS offers faster data transfer rates and improved scalability compared to SATA.
- Form factor: The Dell CGKW9 is a Small Form Factor (SFF) drive which is smaller in size compared to the traditional 3.5-inch hard drives and they are commonly used in blade servers, storage arrays, and other space-constrained environments.
- Reliability: The Dell CGKW9 is designed with enterprise-level reliability in mind, it has features like RAID protection, advanced error correction, and vibration reduction to ensure data integrity and longevity.
- Compatability: The Dell CGKW9 is compatible with Dell EMC storage arrays, servers and workstations, it has been tested for compatibility and reliability.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN : CGKW9
- Type: Hard Drive
- Sub-Type: SAS-12GBPS
- MPN : CGKW9
TECHNICAL INFORMATION :
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-swap
- Storage Capacity : 1.8 TB
- Interface : Sas 12gb/s
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch
- Features : Advanced Format Technology 4kn
PERFORMANCE :
- Data Transfer Rate : 1200 Mbps External
- Spindle Speed : 10K Rpm
EXPANSION / CONNECTIVITY :
- Interfaces : 1 X Sas 12GB/S
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-swap – 2.5inch
