Description
Rotational Speed of 7.2K RPM
“Rotational Speed” refers to the number of revolutions per minute (RPM) that a hard drive’s disk platter makes. In the case of the Dell R69WP hard drive, its rotational speed is 7,200 RPM. This means that the disk inside the hard drive spins 7,200 times per minute.
Higher RPM results in faster data access times and improved overall performance, but also consumes more power and generates more heat compared to lower RPM drives. A 7.2K RPM drive falls in the middle range of rotational speeds and provides a good balance of performance and power consumption.
Advantages of 4KN Format
4KN format is a newer standard for hard drive storage that offers several advantages over traditional 512 byte sector (512e) format. Some of the benefits of 4KN format include:
- Increased Capacity: 4KN format allows for a larger number of sectors on a hard drive, which in turn allows for a higher storage capacity.
- Improved Error Correction: 4KN format uses larger sectors, which provides more space for error correction codes (ECC) and helps reduce the risk of data corruption.
- Better Performance: The larger sectors in 4KN format result in fewer I/O operations, which can improve overall hard drive performance.
- Better Alignment with Modern Storage Systems: Many modern storage systems and applications are optimized for 4KN format, which can improve the performance and reliability of these systems.
- Improved Data Management: 4KN format allows for more efficient use of storage space, making it easier to manage large data sets and reducing the need for storage tiering and migration.
Enterprise Storage Capacity
Enterprise storage capacity refers to the amount of data that a storage system can hold and manage. Enterprise storage systems are designed to store and manage large amounts of data in a reliable and efficient manner.
The capacity of an enterprise storage system is a critical factor in determining its suitability for a particular business. Businesses need to choose a storage system with sufficient capacity to store their current data and also accommodate future growth.
The Dell R69WP 6TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 4KN LFF Hard Drive offers a large storage capacity of 6TB, making it suitable for businesses that need to store and manage large amounts of data. The hard drive’s high capacity, combined with its fast SAS interface and high-performance 7.2K RPM, make it a good choice for businesses that need to store and manage large amounts of data quickly and efficiently.
In addition to its large capacity, the R69WP hard drive is also designed to be reliable and durable, making it a good choice for businesses that need to store critical data. With its 4KN format, the hard drive provides more space for error correction codes (ECC) and is optimized for modern storage systems, further enhancing its reliability and performance.
General Information:
- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN : R69WP
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- HDD-Type: SAS-12GBPS
- Product Name: 6TB-7200RPM
- MPN : R69WP
Specifications:
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
- Form Factor : 3.5inch
- Interface : Sas-12GBps
- Capacity : 6TB
- Features : Advanced Format 4kn
Performance:
- Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBps (External)
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY :
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached Scsi – 12GBps
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-Swap – 3.5inch
Compatibility:
- Powervault Md3200i
- Poweredge R430
- Poweredge R530
- Poweredge R730
- Poweredge R730xd
- Poweredge T430
- Poweredge T630
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