The Dell 2 TB 7.2K RPM SAS 3.5-inch Hard Drive is a high-capacity, enterprise-class internal storage solution designed for servers, storage arrays, and data centers that require dependable, scalable data storage. With a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface and 7,200 RPM spindle speed, this 3.5-inch (LFF) drive provides a balance of throughput, reliability, and cost-efficiency for business-critical applications such as virtualization, transactional databases, backups, and file services.
This drive is commonly sold under Dell part numbers like 0GDM8H, 400-BEKN, 1HXF5, R7FKF, etc., and supports 12 Gbps SAS data transfer for faster signaling and better performance compared to older SAS generations.
2 TB Storage Capacity — ideal for large datasets, backups, and enterprise app storage.
7,200 RPM Spindle Speed — reliable midline performance with reasonable latency and power use.
SAS 12 Gbps Interface — enterprise-grade connectivity with high throughput and robust signalling.
3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) — compatible with standard server bays.
Hot-Plug/Hot-Swap Support — allows serviceability without powering down servers (when supported by backplane).
Advanced Format (512n or 512e) — sector formatting that improves storage efficiency and compatibility with many RAID controllers.
Compatible with many Dell PowerEdge servers, PowerVault storage arrays and similar enterprise systems — examples include R430, R530, R730, R740XD, T430, T630, etc.
Designed for enterprise workloads — virtualization hosts, RAID configurations (RAID 5/6/10), backup systems, and large file repositories.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Dell 2 TB 7.2K RPM SAS 3.5in Hard Drive |
| Storage Capacity | 2 TB (2000 GB) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch (Large Form Factor) |
| Interface | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) – 12 Gbps |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 12 Gbps (interface) |
| Hot-Plug Support | Yes (with supported chassis/backplanes) |
| Sector Format | Advanced Format (512n/512e) |
| Compatible Part Numbers | 0GDM8H, 400-BEKN, R7FKF, 1HXF5, etc. |
| Typical Applications | Server storage, RAID arrays, virtualization, backups |
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