The Dell 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS 3.5‑inch Hard Drive is an enterprise‑class nearline storage solution engineered for servers, storage arrays, and data center environments. It combines a 4 TB capacity with a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface and a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, delivering a good balance between capacity, performance, and reliability for business‑critical workloads. Typical applications include bulk data storage, virtualization hosts, backup systems, and file servers. Near‑line SAS (NL‑SAS) variants optimize this drive for sequential data workloads and high capacity setups.
Large 4 TB Storage — ideal for extensive data repositories and backup.
7200 RPM Rotational Speed — delivers a balance of throughput and efficiency typical for near‑line enterprise drives.
SAS Interface (12 Gbps) — enterprise‑grade connectivity with high throughput and robust signaling.
3.5‑inch Large Form Factor (LFF) — standard size for rack/tower servers and storage arrays.
Hot‑Swappable Support — allows drive removal/replacement without system downtime (with compatible backplane).
Near‑Line SAS Optimization — some variants geared toward sequential throughput and archival workloads.
Works with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage platforms, e.g., R730XD, R720, R630, R530, and many more.
Compatible with RAID controllers/HBAs supporting SAS.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB (Terabytes) |
| Form Factor | 3.5‑inch (Large Form Factor) |
| Interface | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) – typically 12 Gbps |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM (Near‑Line SAS) |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 12 Gbps (SAS interface) |
| Use Case | Server storage, near‑line bulk storage, RAID arrays |
| Hot‑Plug Support | Yes (with compatible chassis/backplane) |
| Sector Format | Varies by model (often 512n/512e) |
| Compatible Part Numbers | 012GYY, 0F9W8, 1MVTT, etc. |
No review given yet!