It sounds like you're describing a Dell 7.68 terabyte solid state drive that uses the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface and has a data transfer rate of 12 gigabits per second. The "400-BGCT" part of the name is likely a Dell product code or SKU number.
This drive is most likely a read-intensive drive, which means it is optimized for high read performance and is intended for use cases where the drive will primarily be used to read data, rather than write data. This type of drive is often used in applications such as data warehousing, analytics, and other scenarios where fast read performance is more important than fast write performance.
It's also important to note that this is a SFF (Small Form Factor) drive, which means that it is designed to be physically smaller than a standard drive and it is intended to be used in servers,storage systems and other equipment that require a smaller drive form factor.
Additionally, the SAS interface, is a high-performance, serial interface that is used to connect servers and storage systems to the data storage devices.
High-performanceThe performance of the 400-BGCT Dell 7.68TB SAS-12GBPS SFF solid state drive will depend on several factors, including the specific use case, the hardware and software it is used with, and the overall system configuration.
As it is a read-intensive drive, it will likely have very good read performance, with high sequential and random read speeds. The SAS interface and 12 Gbps data transfer rate also indicate that the drive will have fast data transfer speeds.
The capacity of 7.68TB is also very high and is ideal for data-intensive applications and high storage needs.
However, since this drive is read-intensive, its write performance might not be as good as write-intensive drive.
Additionally, as it is a SFF drive, it might not have as high of a storage density as larger form factor drive.
Please note that these are general assumptions on the drive performance and the real-life performance can only be determined by testing and benchmarking the drive in the specific use case and environment.
If you have specific performance requirements for your use case, it's a good idea to test the drive or consult with the vendor for more detailed performance information.
Exceptional ReliabilityThe reliability of the 400-BGCT Dell 7.68TB SAS-12GBPS SFF solid state drive will depend on a number of factors, including the quality of the drive itself, the environment in which it is used, and the overall system configuration.
Solid state drives (SSD) in general, are generally more reliable than traditional hard disk drives (HDD) because they have no moving parts, which reduces the risk of mechanical failure. Additionally, SSDs can handle a larger number of read and write cycles compared to HDDs.
However, reliability also depends on the specific drive model and the controller and memory chips used. The vendor will usually have data on drive reliability, such as the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) or the Unrecoverable Bit Error Rate (UBER) which can provide an idea on the expected drive life.
It's also worth noting that the SAS interface is generally considered to be more reliable than the SATA interface that's common in consumer SSDs, which might be a benefit in enterprise environments.
Additionally, operating conditions such as temperature, humidity, vibration and other factors can impact drive reliability. The ideal temperature for operating SSD is between 0-70C and anything over that can significantly shorten the lifespan of the drive. So if the drive is operating in a harsh environment, it's important to consider proper cooling and vibration dampening techniques to ensure the longest possible lifespan of the drive.
General Information about this Dell 400-BGCT- Manufacturer: Dell
- Part Number or SKU# 400-BGCT
- Product Type: Solid State Drive
- Interface: SAS 12GBPS
- Capacity: 7.68TB
- Form Factor: 2.5inch
- Interface: SAS
- Enclosure: Internal
- Best Use: Read-Intensive
- Drive Dimensions: 2.5 inches x 1/3H (SFF)
- Nand Flash Memory Type: V-Nand TLC
- External Data Transfer Rate: 12Gb/s
- Features : Read-Intensive Endurance, Advanced Format 512e
- Hot Swap: Yes
- Pre-Failure Warranty: Yes
- Generation: SAS SFF SSD
- Hot Swap Tray: Included/Attached
- Drive Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBPS (External)
- Interfaces: 1 X SAS 12 GB/S
- Compatible Bays: 1 X Hot-Plug-2.5inch
Dimensions & Weight
- Height: 0.63 Inch
- Width: 3.10 Inch
- Depth: 5.45 inch
- Weight: 1.50 LBS
Compatibility
- Dell G14 PowerEdge T-Series: T40 T140 T340 T550 T640 14th Generation Servers
- Dell G14 PowerEdge R-Series: R240 R340 R350 R440 R450 R540 R550 R640 R6415 R650 R650XS R6525 14th Generation Servers.
- Dell G14 PowerEdge R-Series: R740 R740XD R740XD2 R7415 R7425 R750 R750XA R750XS R7515 R7525 14th Generation Servers.
- Dell G14 PowerEdge R-Series: R840 R940 R940XA 14th Generation Servers
- Dell G14 PowerEdge C-Series: C4140 C6420 C6525 14th Generation
Contact us or ask for live chat/help if you have any questions about the compatibility of this item to ensure the model's matching features with your current system.
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