DELL
DELL R3H6D 1.2TB 2.5" SAS 10K 12Gb/s internal hard drive
A 1.2 TB 2.5-inch SAS enterprise drive spinning at 10 000 RPM with a 12 Gb/s transfer rate and hot-swap capability
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
- Capacity1.2TB
- RPM10000 RPM
- Average Latency6Gb/s
- UsageFor Enterprise Storage
- 2TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
- 10000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
- SAS interface supports 12Gb/s transfer rates
- 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
- Hot-swap tray enables drive replacement without downtime
Enterprise SAS Drive
The Dell R3H6D is a 1.2TB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM. It is built for enterprise storage arrays that demand consistent throughput and hot-swap capability. The bare drive ships without a carrier, so integrators must supply a compatible tray. It suits administrators who need reliable capacity in a compact form factor.
12Gb/s Interface Limits
The SAS interface runs at 12Gb/s, yet the specification also lists a 6Gb/s average latency figure that reflects the physical link negotiation. Throughput will not exceed the controller’s maximum supported speed, and older backplanes may restrict the drive to 6Gb/s operation. Cable length and signal integrity become critical at the higher rate, so passive copper runs must stay within the standard’s reach.
Hot-Swap Installation Notes
Hot-swap trays allow drive replacement without powering down the chassis, but the bare unit requires a carrier that matches the server or enclosure. Misaligned connectors or a missing tray latch are the most common installation faults. Firmware mismatches between the drive and the RAID controller can also prevent the array from recognising the new spindle.
Puntos fuertes
- 2TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
- 10000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
- SAS interface supports 12Gb/s transfer rates
- 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
- Hot-swap tray enables drive replacement without downtime
Especificaciones
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | R3H6D |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Capacity | 1.2TB |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Average Latency | 6Gb/s |
| Usage | For Enterprise Storage |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
Preguntas sobre este artículo
Is the 1.2TB capacity the only option for this Dell R3H6D drive?
Yes, this model is offered as a single 1.2TB capacity with a 2.5 inch form factor.
What does the 10000 RPM speed deliver in a live server?
The 10000 RPM spindle provides low latency for random read and write workloads typical of enterprise storage arrays.
The headline says 12Gb/s SAS but the spec lists 6Gb/s — which interface speed actually applies?
The drive supports a 12Gb/s SAS transfer rate; the 6Gb/s figure in the specification table refers to average latency.
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