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DELL
DELL 012GYY 4TB 3.5" SAS 7200 RPM internal hard drive
A 4 TB enterprise 3.5-inch SAS drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB buffer
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
- Capacity4TB
- NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
- RPM7200 RPM
- Average Latency6Gb/s
- 4 TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
- 7,200 RPM spindle delivers consistent nearline throughput
- SAS 6 Gb/s interface connects directly to PowerEdge controllers
- 64 MB cache buffers burst I/O workloads
- 5-inch form factor fits standard server drive bays
Dell 012GYY 4 TB SAS drive
The Dell 012GYY is a 4 TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SAS 6Gb/s interface spinning at 7200 RPM. It is supplied as a bare drive in OEM packaging and uses SLC NAND flash for the 64 MB buffer. Designed for nearline enterprise storage, it fits standard 3.5-inch bays in compatible servers and arrays.
Suited for nearline enterprise storage
This drive suits administrators expanding capacity in Dell PowerEdge servers or other systems that accept 3.5-inch SAS nearline drives. Buyers who need a different interface or a higher link speed should look elsewhere, as the unit only provides SAS 6Gb/s connectivity. It is also not intended for desktop workloads that require consumer-formatted firmware.
SAS 6Gb/s interface decides compatibility
The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 6Gb/s interface; the host controller and backplane must support this exact link speed and the 3.5-inch form factor. Without a matching SAS port the drive cannot be used, so verify the controller specification before purchase.
Highlights
- 4 TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
- 7,200 RPM spindle delivers consistent nearline throughput
- SAS 6 Gb/s interface connects directly to PowerEdge controllers
- 64 MB cache buffers burst I/O workloads
- 5-inch form factor fits standard server drive bays
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | 012GYY |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Capacity | 4TB |
| NAND Flash Memory Type | SLC |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Average Latency | 6Gb/s |
| Usage | For Enterprise Storage |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
Questions about this item
Is the 4 TB capacity the right choice for a nearline SAS drive?
The 4 TB capacity on this 3.5 inch nearline SAS drive provides high-density storage for bulk data and archival workloads in enterprise arrays.
How does the 7200 RPM spindle speed affect real-world throughput?
At 7200 RPM the drive delivers sustained sequential throughput suitable for nearline access patterns such as backup, archive and cold-tier storage.
What does the SAS 6Gb/s interface limit in practice?
The SAS 6Gb/s interface caps the maximum host transfer rate at 6 Gb/s, so sustained throughput will not exceed that link speed.
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