DELL ST2000NM0023 2TB 7200RPM 6Gb/s SAS 3.5" Seagate 01P7DP internal hard drive

Dell 2 TB SAS 6 Gb/s 3.5" Drive

The Dell ST2000NM0023 is a 2 TB enterprise-class hard drive that spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a 6 Gb/s SAS interface in a 3.5-inch form factor. It is built for servers and storage arrays that require dual-port reliability and consistent throughput for mixed workloads. The drive arrives new and ready for integration into compatible hot-swap bays or internal cages.

Suited for SAS storage pools not SATA-only systems

This drive fits administrators expanding capacity in Dell PowerEdge or equivalent SAS backplanes where dual-path redundancy and 7200 RPM performance are specified. It will not operate on SATA-only controllers or consumer motherboards that lack a native SAS HBA, so builders without SAS infrastructure should look elsewhere. Laptop upgrades and external USB enclosures are also unsupported due to the 3.5-inch size and SAS signalling.

6 Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines whether this is the correct part is the 6 Gb/s SAS interface, which requires a compatible host bus adapter or RAID controller with SAS ports. Without that controller the drive cannot communicate, regardless of the 2 TB capacity or 7200 RPM spindle speed. Verify the server or enclosure accepts 3.5-inch SAS drives before purchasing.