Description
Large Form Factor (LFF) for Increased Storage Density
The Large Form Factor (LFF) is a type of hard drive that is physically larger than the standard Small Form Factor (SFF) drive. This allows for increased storage density, meaning more data can be stored in the same amount of physical space. The Dell XDN2G 6TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB LFF Hard Drive is a specific model of LFF hard drive offered by Dell. It has a capacity of 6 terabytes, which means it can store up to 6,000,000,000,000 bytes of data. It also has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, which means it can read and write data from the disk platters 7,200 times per minute. The SAS-12GBPS interface is a type of data transfer interface that allows for data transfer rates of up to 12 gigabits per second. The 256MB cache is a type of memory that stores frequently accessed data, allowing for faster read and write speeds.
Advanced Power Management for Energy Efficiency
Advanced Power Management (APM) is a technology that helps to improve the energy efficiency of a computer by controlling the power usage of different components. This can include managing the power usage of the processor, the monitor, and other peripherals. APM can be implemented in both software and hardware, and it can be used to reduce the power consumption of a computer when it is not in use, or when the user is working on a task that does not require a lot of power.
APM can also be used to conserve energy by turning off certain components or peripherals when they are not in use. For example, a hard drive that is not in use can be put into a low-power mode, and the monitor can be turned off when the computer is not in use. Additionally, APM can be used to control the speed of the processor, which can help to reduce power consumption when the computer is performing less demanding tasks.
Enhanced Reliability and Data Integrity
Enhanced reliability and data integrity refer to the measures taken to ensure that a computer system or storage device can function properly and protect the data stored on it. This can include a variety of different techniques such as:
- Error checking and correction: This involves the use of algorithms to detect and correct errors in the data being stored or transmitted.
- Redundancy: This involves the use of multiple copies of data to ensure that if one copy becomes corrupted or lost, there is still a backup available.
- RAID: RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of using multiple hard drives together to provide data redundancy and improved performance.
- Backups: Regularly creating backups of important data can help to ensure that it is still accessible even if the primary storage device fails.
- Data encryption: Data encryption is a method of protecting data by converting it into a code that can only be read by someone with the correct decryption key.
- Firmware and software updates: Keeping a device’s firmware and software up to date can help to fix any bugs or vulnerabilities that may have been discovered.
By implementing these measures, a computer system or storage device can be made more reliable and more resistant to data loss or corruption, which helps to enhance the overall data integrity and security of the system.
General Information
- Manufacturer: Dell
- MPN : XDN2G
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- HDD Type: SAS-12GBPS
- Product Name: 6TB-7200RPM
Specifications
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Product Line : Hard Drive With Tray
- Capacity : 6TB
- Form Factor : 3.5inch
- Buffer : 256mb Buffer
- Features : Advanced Format 512e
Performance
- Spin Speed : 7200 RPM
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1200 MBps (External)
- Interfaces : 1 X Serial Attached Scsi
- Compatible Bays : 1 X Hot Plug – 3.5inch
