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DELL

DELL 6WCT7 1.2TB 2.5" SAS 10K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-VCTF-SZ4X7

A 1.2 TB enterprise SAS drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 12 Gb/s transfer rate and hot-swap tray for 2.5-inch bays

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
  • Capacity1.2TB
  • RPM10000 RPM
  • Average Latency6Gb/s
  • UsageFor Enterprise Storage
  • High capacity 1.2TB storage for enterprise workloads
  • 10000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables high throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without downtime

Dell 6WCT7 1.2TB SAS drive

The Dell 6WCT7 is a 1.2TB internal hard drive built for enterprise storage arrays and servers. It uses a 2.5-inch form factor with a SAS interface running at 12Gb/s. A spindle speed of 10000 RPM supports demanding read and write workloads. The bare drive ships without a tray and is supplied in new condition.

Suited for hot-swap bays and high-throughput arrays

This drive fits 2.5-inch hot-swap bays in Dell PowerEdge and compatible chassis. It serves databases, virtualisation hosts and transaction-heavy applications that benefit from 10K RPM latency. Systems limited to 6Gb/s SAS backplanes will operate at the lower link rate. Buyers needing larger capacity per spindle or solid-state endurance should evaluate alternative media.

12Gb/s SAS interface sets controller compatibility

The single specification that decides fitment is the 12Gb/s SAS interface. The drive requires a controller or backplane that supports this signalling rate to achieve full throughput. A 6Gb/s-only host will limit performance to the slower speed. Verify the host bus adapter and backplane generation before purchase.

Highlights

  • High capacity 1.2TB storage for enterprise workloads
  • 10000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables high throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without downtime

Specifications

BrandDell
Model6WCT7
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
Capacity1.2TB
RPM10000 RPM
Average Latency6Gb/s
UsageFor Enterprise Storage
Form Factor2.5"

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 1.2TB 2.5" SAS 10K drive for my server?

Yes, the 1.2TB capacity and 10000 RPM suit enterprise storage workloads needing fast sequential and random access.

What does the 12Gb/s transfer rate deliver in a live system?

The drive supports 12Gb/s SAS signalling, but the specification lists the interface at 6Gb/s, so real-world throughput caps at the lower link speed.

Is the SAS interface 6Gb/s or 12Gb/s and what limits performance?

The drive uses a SAS interface rated at 6Gb/s; the 12Gb/s figure is the drive's maximum transfer rate, but the host link limits sustained throughput to 6Gb/s.

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