DELL
DELL 7T0DW 600GB 2.5" SAS 10000 RPM laptop hard drive
A 600 GB 2.5 inch SAS drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 16 MB buffer for server workloads
- InterfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- RPM10000 RPM
- UsageIdeal for Servers
- Form Factor2.5"
- 600 GB capacity stores large server datasets
- 10 000 RPM spindle accelerates data access
- SAS 6 Gb/s interface sustains high throughput
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst workloads
- Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without downtime
600 GB 10K SAS drive for servers
The Dell 7T0DW is a 600 GB 2.5 inch SAS hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 16 MB buffer. It is built for server workloads that demand consistent throughput and the dual-port reliability of the SAS interface. The hot-swap tray is included so the drive can be inserted or removed without powering down the chassis.
Thermals and power in normal use
At 10000 RPM the drive generates more heat than slower laptop disks, so adequate airflow in the server bay is required. The SAS 6 Gb/s link draws modest power during sustained reads and writes, and the 5.1 unit weight keeps vibration low in dense arrays. Acoustic output is typical for a 10K enterprise spindle under load.
Hot-swap tray and packing
The bundled hot-swap tray lets administrators replace the drive in seconds while the Powervault remains online. Retail or OEM packing may vary, but the tray and drive are always supplied together. No extra management software is included; the drive relies on the host controller and operating system for monitoring and RAID integration.
Highlights
- 600 GB capacity stores large server datasets
- 10 000 RPM spindle accelerates data access
- SAS 6 Gb/s interface sustains high throughput
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst workloads
- Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without downtime
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Interface | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Usage | Ideal for Servers |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
Questions about this item
How is the 2.5" SAS drive mounted in a server, and which step is often missed?
Slide the drive into the supplied hot-swap tray until the connector seats firmly, then lock the tray lever; the step often missed is not fully engaging the lever latch.
What component will need replacement first during the drive's service life?
The mechanical spindle and actuator assembly rated for 10000 RPM operation will wear before the electronics.
What performance limit appears first under sustained heavy I/O?
The 6 Gb/s SAS interface bandwidth becomes the bottleneck before the 16 MB buffer can absorb bursts.
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