Description
Product overview of Storage Drive
Dell G3MWJ is an internal hard drive designed for small form factor (SFF) servers, storage arrays, and workstations. It provides a storage capacity of 600GB with a rotational speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). Additionally, it supports the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface and uses a 512 native (512n) format for data storage. In this article, we will explain what these terms mean and why they are important for your computer system.
SAS Interface
SAS is a high-speed interface that is used for connecting hard drives, tape drives, and other storage devices to a computer system. It is a successor to the older Parallel SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) standard and provides higher transfer rates, better scalability, and improved performance. SAS is also more reliable than Parallel SCSI because it uses point-to-point connections instead of a shared bus architecture.
The SAS interface supports multiple transfer modes, including Serial Attached SCSI Protocol (SAS-1), Serial Attached SCSI Protocol 2.0 (SAS-2), and Serial Attached SCSI Protocol 3.0 (SAS-3). Each version of the protocol offers faster transfer rates and improved functionality. The Dell G3MWJ hard drive supports the SAS-3 protocol, which provides a maximum transfer rate of 12 Gbps.
Rotational Speed
The rotational speed of a hard drive determines how fast the platters inside the drive spin. It is measured in revolutions per minute (RPM), and higher RPM values mean faster read and write speeds. The Dell G3MWJ hard drive has a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM, which is higher than the standard 7,200 RPM used in most desktop hard drives. This faster speed allows for quicker access to data and faster data transfer rates.
Small Form Factor (SFF)
Small form factor (SFF) refers to the physical size of a computer component. SFF components are designed to be smaller than traditional components, making them ideal for use in compact systems, such as small servers or workstations. The Dell G3MWJ hard drive is designed specifically for use in SFF servers and storage arrays, where space is at a premium.
Native Format
The native format of a hard drive determines how the data is stored on the drive. The Dell G3MWJ hard drive uses a 512 native (512n) format, which means that each sector of data on the drive is 512 bytes in size. This format is used in newer hard drives and offers better compatibility with modern operating systems.
Storage Capacity
The storage capacity of a hard drive is the amount of data that can be stored on the drive. The Dell G3MWJ hard drive provides a storage capacity of 600GB, which is enough space for storing large amounts of data, including applications, media files, and documents.
overall, the Dell G3MWJ RPM SAS 12GBPS 512N SFF 600GB 10K Internal Hard Drive is a high-performance storage device designed for use in small form factor servers, storage arrays, and workstations. It uses the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface and has a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM, providing fast data transfer rates and quick access to data. The hard drive also uses a 512 native (512n) format, which ensures better compatibility with modern operating systems. With a storage capacity of 600GB, the Dell G3MWJ hard drive provides ample space for storing large amounts of data.
Main Information about the Dell G3MWJ
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Model Number or SKU# G3MWJ
- Product Line : Hard Disk Drive With Tray
Technical Information
- Drive Capacity : 600GB
- Interface Type : Serial Attached SCSI/12GBPS
- Spindle Speed : 10000 RPM
- Form Factor : 2.5 Inch
- Features : Advanced Format 512n
Performance
- Data Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS (External)
- Spindle Speed : 10000 RPM
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached SCSI/12GBPS
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 2.5 Inch
Dimensions and Weight
- Width : 2.8 Inch
- Depth : 3.9 Inch
- Height : 0.6 Inch
- Weight : 0.50 lbs
Compatibility
- Poweredge C6420
- Poweredge R640
- Poweredge R740
- Poweredge R740XD
- Poweredge R940
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