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3.5 inch SAS hard drive silver aluminium casing

DELL

DELL 8 TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7.2K 512E internal hard drive

SKU CH-9Y03-TSYQP

8 TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7.2K 512E internal hard drive for desktop storage

  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast data transfer
  • 2 K RPM spindle speed supports steady throughput
  • 512E sector format ensures broad system compatibility
  • 5-inch hot-plug design allows drive swaps without downtime

Dell 8 TB SAS 12Gb/s drive

This Dell 8 TB hard drive uses a 3.5 inch form factor and a SAS 12Gb/s interface. It spins at 7.2K RPM and employs a 512E sector format. The unit is supplied as a customer kit with hot-plug capability.

Suitable for bulk storage in compatible SAS bays

This drive fits servers or storage arrays that accept 3.5 inch SAS hot-plug devices and need high-capacity sequential throughput. Buyers whose chassis only support 2.5 inch bays or a different physical interface cannot use this unit.

SAS 12Gb/s interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the SAS 12Gb/s interface. The system backplane and controller must support this exact protocol for the drive to function.

Highlights

  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast data transfer
  • 2 K RPM spindle speed supports steady throughput
  • 512E sector format ensures broad system compatibility
  • 5-inch hot-plug design allows drive swaps without downtime

Specifications

BrandDell

Questions about this item

What practical throughput does the SAS 12Gb/s interface cap at?

The SAS 12Gb/s link supports up to 12 Gb/s signalling; real-world sustained transfer will be limited by the 7.2K rotational speed and 512E formatting.

What drive bay and mounting style does the 3.5-inch hot-plug kit require?

It fits a standard 3.5-inch hot-plug bay with the carrier supplied in the customer kit; no separate screws or rails are needed.

How is the drive installed, and which step is commonly missed?

Slide the carrier into the hot-plug bay until the latch clicks; the step often missed is verifying the SAS connector is fully seated before locking the lever.

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