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3.5 inch SAS hard drive in black metal tray

DELL

DELL 529FG 4TB 7.2K SAS 6Gb/s 3.5" Nearline HDD w/ F238F Tray

SKU CH-G8TK-2SPG8

Stores 4 TB of enterprise data on a 3.5-inch nearline drive with 7.2K RPM and 6 Gb/s SAS interface, supplied with an F238F tray

  • 4 TB capacity stores large enterprise data sets
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface supports data integrity and scalability
  • 2 K RPM spindle speed delivers strong performance
  • 5 inch LFF form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Includes F238F tray for quick Dell server installation

Dell 529FG 4TB SAS Nearline Drive

This Dell 529FG is a 4TB 3.5" nearline hard drive built for enterprise storage arrays. It spins at 7.2K RPM and connects through a 6Gb/s SAS interface for data integrity and scalability. The included F238F tray fits Dell large-form-factor bays directly.

Upgrade from SATA Tier 2 storage

The SAS interface replaces a SATA 6Gb/s link when the workload demands stronger error handling and multi-path redundancy. The jump is worth it for RAID sets that see continuous write streams or mixed read-write patterns. A pure capacity expansion on a SATA-only backplane will not use the SAS advantage.

4TB capacity for bulk enterprise data

Four terabytes hold large volumes of logs, archives or backup images without spanning multiple spindles. The 7.2K spindle delivers steady sequential throughput for streaming workloads. Random I/O heavy databases or virtualisation clusters will exhaust IOPS headroom before the space fills.

Highlights

  • 4 TB capacity stores large enterprise data sets
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface supports data integrity and scalability
  • 2 K RPM spindle speed delivers strong performance
  • 5 inch LFF form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Includes F238F tray for quick Dell server installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the F238F tray fit a standard 3.5-inch drive bay?

Yes, the included F238F tray is built for a 3.5-inch LFF slot and secures the drive with the standard screw pattern used in Dell PowerEdge and Precision chassis.

What is the correct way to connect the SAS cable so the drive is recognised?

Attach the SAS data and power cables to the drive before sliding the tray into the bay; the common mistake is inserting the tray first and then trying to reach the connectors.

How often should I check the SMART data on a 7.2K RPM nearline drive?

Schedule a SMART read at least once a month; nearline drives running at 7.2K RPM benefit from early detection of reallocated sectors or temperature spikes.

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