DELL
DELL 3PRF0 6TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive
A 6 TB 3.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface and hot-swap support
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
- Capacity6TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Average Latency12Gb/s
- Form Factor3.5"
- 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data quickly
- 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent throughput
- 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
- Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without downtime
Dell 3PRF0 6TB SAS drive
This Dell 3PRF0 is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for nearline workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface. The drive arrives as a bare unit with a hot-swap tray design. It suits servers and storage arrays that need high-capacity bulk storage.
Suited for nearline arrays not high-speed tiers
The 7.2K rotational speed and 12Gb/s SAS link serve capacity-focused tiers such as backup targets, archival libraries and secondary storage pools. Workloads that demand low-latency random IOPS or sustained throughput beyond what a 7200 RPM mechanism delivers should evaluate faster media. Environments without a SAS backplane or controller cannot use this drive.
The 12Gb/s SAS interface decides fit
A compatible 12Gb/s SAS host bus adapter or RAID controller and a 3.5-inch hot-swap bay are mandatory for installation. Without that specific interface and physical slot the drive will not function. Verify the controller and chassis support before purchase.
Punti di forza
- 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
- 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data quickly
- 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent throughput
- 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
- Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without downtime
Caratteristiche tecniche
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | 3PRF0 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Capacity | 6TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Average Latency | 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
Domande su questo articolo
Does the 3.5" SAS drive fit a standard 3.5-inch bay with hot-swap tray?
The drive uses a 3.5-inch form factor and ships as a bare unit designed for hot-swap trays in compatible Dell enclosures.
How do I install the 12Gb/s SAS drive and what step is often missed?
Slide the bare drive into a hot-swap carrier until the SAS connector seats firmly, then lock the carrier into the bay; the step often missed is fully engaging the carrier latch.
What maintenance will the 7200 RPM nearline SAS drive need over time?
No scheduled mechanical maintenance is required; monitor SMART attributes and replace the drive if reallocated-sector counts or seek errors rise.
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