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DELL G5DM2 2TB 2.5" SAS 7200 RPM 128MB internal hard drive
A 2.5-inch SAS hard drive with 2TB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and 128MB buffer for nearline storage
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
- Capacity2TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Average Latency6Gb/s
- Form Factor2.5"
- 2 TB capacity stores large datasets
- 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
- 128 MB cache buffers frequent read operations
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
- 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
Dell G5DM2 2.5-inch SAS hard drive
This Dell G5DM2 is a 2TB 2.5-inch nearline SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 128MB buffer. It uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface and 512e sector formatting for compatibility with modern servers. The drive is supplied new as a bare unit with a hot-plug tray included.
Suitable for PowerEdge servers needing hot-swap
This drive fits 2.5-inch hot-swap bays in Dell PowerEdge servers that accept SAS nearline drives. It is not suited for systems that only support 3.5-inch drive carriers or for workloads requiring solid-state performance. Buyers needing larger capacities or different form factors should consider other options.
SAS 6Gb/s interface
The single specification that determines compatibility is the SAS 6Gb/s interface. The server backplane and controller must support this SAS link speed and the 2.5-inch hot-plug form factor for the drive to operate correctly.
Punti di forza
- 2 TB capacity stores large datasets
- 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
- 128 MB cache buffers frequent read operations
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
- 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
Caratteristiche tecniche
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | G5DM2 |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Average Latency | 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
Domande su questo articolo
Is the 2 TB capacity the right size for my storage needs?
The drive provides 2 TB of space on a 2.5 inch form factor spinning at 7200 RPM with a 128 MB buffer, suitable for bulk data on compatible servers.
What does the 12 Gb/s SAS rating mean for actual throughput?
The drive uses a SAS 6 Gb/s interface, so the 12 Gb/s label refers to the controller link speed while the drive itself transfers at up to 6 Gb/s.
Will the SAS interface work with my existing backplane?
It connects via a standard SAS 6 Gb/s interface and supports hot swap, fitting 2.5 inch hot-plug bays in Dell PowerEdge servers.
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