The Dell-branded 2 TB SAS 7.2K RPM 6 Gb/s 3.5″ HDD is an enterprise-class internal hard disk drive designed for Dell servers, storage arrays, and data centers requiring robust storage capacity, reliable throughput, and long-term durability. It uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface at 6 Gb/s, providing better error correction and multi-path support than standard SATA, making it suitable for large-scale file systems, backups, virtual machines, and other mixed workloads. These drives are often manufactured as Seagate enterprise models (e.g., ST2000NM0023) for Dell and are optimized for 24×7 operation in server environments.
Because of its 3.5″ Large Form Factor (LFF) and hot-swappable design, it fits standard server bays and allows serviceability without downtime when supported by the server’s backplane.
2 TB Storage Capacity — ample space for data, applications, and backups.
7,200 RPM Rotational Speed — balanced for sequential throughput and reasonable latency in bulk storage scenarios.
SAS 6 Gb/s Interface — enterprise-class signaling with higher integrity and better multi-path support versus SATA.
Data Transfer Rate ~600 MB/s — matches the SAS 6 Gb/s interface capability.
3.5″ Large Form Factor (LFF) — standard for rack/tower servers and storage arrays.
Hot-Swap Support — can be replaced without powering down (when supported by server backplane).
Designed for Continuous Operation — built for 24×7 workloads typical in data centers.
Works in a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers and storage arrays with SAS support.
Compatible with major server OS and virtualization platforms (Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi).
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Dell 2 TB SAS 7.2K RPM 6 Gb/s 3.5″ HDD |
| Capacity | 2 TB (2,000 GB) |
| Form Factor | 3.5″ Large Form Factor (LFF) |
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