DELL ST8000NM0185 8TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512MB 3.5" internal hard drive

Dell EXOS 7E8 8TB SAS HDD

The Dell EXOS 7E8 ST8000NM0185 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200RPM. It connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface and carries a 512MB buffer. The unit is supplied new with zero hours on the platters.

Suits arrays needing high-capacity SAS storage

This drive fits servers and storage arrays that accept 3.5-inch SAS drives running at 12Gb/s. Systems limited to lower SAS link speeds or smaller form factors cannot use it. Buyers who need a different interface or a 2.5-inch form factor should look at something else.

SAS 12Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 12Gb/s interface. The host backplane or controller must support this exact link speed and the 3.5-inch drive bay. Without SAS 12Gb/s connectivity the drive will not operate.