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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 05X3CV 1.2TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 10000 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-0S6C-STBBD

A 1.2 TB SAS hard drive with a 12 Gb/s interface, 10 000 RPM spindle speed and hot-swap 3.5-inch form factor for high-throughput server storage

  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity1.2TB
  • RPM10000 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets and applications
  • 10 000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access for demanding workloads
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface provides high-throughput connectivity to compatible controllers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive replacement without system downtime

Dell 05X3CV 1.2TB SAS drive

The Dell 05X3CV is a new 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for servers and workstations that require a SAS 12Gb/s interface. It delivers 1.2TB of storage on a 10000 RPM spindle for transactional workloads. The hot-swap tray allows replacement without powering down the chassis. This drive suits administrators who need Dell-qualified media for supported arrays.

Capacity and sustained throughput

At 1.2TB the volume holds operating systems, databases and application bins with room for growth in small arrays. The 10000 RPM rotation keeps latency low for random I/O while the 12Gb/s SAS link feeds sequential reads to the controller. Write-heavy logs or large media libraries will exhaust the space before the interface saturates. Buyers who need more storage should plan additional spindles or larger-capacity drives.

SAS 12Gb/s host requirement

The drive communicates only over a 12Gb/s SAS connection and requires a compatible backplane or HBA with the same signalling rate. A 6Gb/s controller will negotiate down and limit peak throughput. Systems without SAS infrastructure cannot use this drive. Verify the host adapter and cabling match the 12Gb/s specification before purchase.

Highlights

  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets and applications
  • 10 000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access for demanding workloads
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface provides high-throughput connectivity to compatible controllers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive replacement without system downtime

Specifications

BrandDell
Model05X3CV
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Capacity1.2TB
RPM10000 RPM
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

Will the 12Gb/s SAS interface on this 05X3CV drive work with my existing 6Gb/s SAS backplane?

Yes, the SAS 12Gb/s interface is backward compatible with 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SAS controllers and backplanes. The drive will negotiate the highest mutually supported link speed automatically.

How can I verify the 05X3CV is running at its full 10000 RPM and 12Gb/s link speed after installation?

Check the negotiated link rate in your RAID controller BIOS or OS utility (e.g., smartctl, storcli); it should report 12Gb/s. SMART data or the controller dashboard will also confirm the spindle speed as 10000 RPM.

Does the 05X3CV ship with a 3.5" hot-swap tray, or do I need to buy a Dell caddy separately?

The drive is listed with Tray Type HS (hot-swap), meaning it includes the Dell 3.5" hot-swap carrier. No separate caddy purchase is required for standard Dell PowerEdge or PowerVault bays.

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