Description
Technical Specifications of the W9TCY Dell Hard Drive
The W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive is a high-capacity, enterprise-level hard drive manufactured by Dell. It is designed for use in server and storage systems that require large storage capacity and can handle heavy workloads. Here are some of the technical specifications of the W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive:
- Capacity: 10 Terabytes
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) with a 12 Gbps data transfer rate.
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- Rotation Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Cache: 256 MB
- Sector size: 512E (512 bytes emulation)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 2 million hours
- Error Correction Code (ECC): supports
- Data Encryption: No data encryption built-in but it can be added externally
- Power consumption: 12.0W typical idle power, 16.5W typical operating power
It’s important to note that the above specifications are general and subject to the model of W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive you are using. It’s always recommended to check the specific model’s technical specifications before making a purchase.
Advanced Format and Sector Size of the Dell HDD
The W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive uses Advanced Format (AF) technology, which increases the physical sector size on the disk from 512 bytes to 4,096 bytes (4K sectors). This allows for more efficient use of disk space, resulting in a higher storage capacity. However, the W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive uses 512E (512 bytes emulation) sector size, which means it uses 4k physical sector size but the drive controller emulates the 512 bytes/sector. This allows the drive to be compatible with older systems that do not support the new 4k sector size.
The use of 512e format can provide a better data integrity and increased performance on large storage systems, as well as improve the disk usage and compatibility with legacy systems.
Data Security and Encryption Features
Data security and encryption are important features to consider when using a hard drive, especially in enterprise-level server and storage systems where sensitive information is stored. The W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive does not have built-in data encryption feature, however, it can be added externally.
One common way to add encryption to the W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive is through the use of hardware-based encryption. Hardware-based encryption uses a dedicated encryption engine on the drive to encrypt the data stored on it. This provides a higher level of security compared to software-based encryption as it is less susceptible to software vulnerabilities and can also provide better performance.
Another security feature that can be used with the W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive is the ability to securely erase the data on the drive. This is a process that completely erases all data from the drive, making it impossible to recover. This feature is useful when disposing of or repurposing a drive, as it ensures that any sensitive data stored on the drive is completely erased and cannot be accessed by unauthorized parties.
Additionally, some external encryption solutions also allow for the management of the encryption key, providing an additional layer of security and protection to the data stored in the drive.
It’s important to note that the specific encryption method and the level of security will depend on the external encryption solution you choose to use with the W9TCY Dell 10TB Hard Drive. It’s always recommended to consult with a security expert to determine the best encryption solution for your organization.
General Information
- Manufacturer : Dell
- MPN : W9TCY
- Type : Hard Disk Drive With Tray
Specifications
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-plug – Nearline
- Storage Capacity : 10TB
- Interface : Sas-12GBPS
- Features : Advanced Format 512E
- Drive Dimensions : 3.5 Inch
Performance
- Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBPS (external)
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached Scsi – 12gbps
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot-plug – 3.5inch
- Compatibility
- Poweredge R730xl
- Powervault Md3420
