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2.5 inch SAS enterprise SSD with silver label

DELL

DELL HCTYM 7.68TB 24Gbps SAS 2.5 enterprise SSD

SKU CH-9DE2-FGBZJ

A 7.68 TB enterprise SSD with 24 Gbps SAS interface, read-intensive TLC, SED and FIPS, for Dell PowerEdge servers

  • InterfaceSAS
  • 68 TB capacity supports large datasets
  • 24 Gbps SAS interface enables fast data transfer
  • Read-intensive TLC design suits heavy read workloads
  • Self-encrypting FIPS drive protects sensitive data
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge R740, R750, R760 servers

Dell HCTYM 7.68TB SAS SSD

The Dell HCTYM is a 7.68TB enterprise solid-state drive built for read-intensive workloads in compatible PowerEdge servers. It uses a 24Gbps SAS interface and TLC NAND with hardware encryption and FIPS certification.

2.5in SAS form factor for hot-plug bays

The 2.5-inch SAS form factor fits standard hot-plug drive bays in the listed PowerEdge models, allowing tool-less installation and removal while the server is running. Dual-port SAS connectivity provides path redundancy to the controller.

Read-intensive endurance and SAS bandwidth limits

As a read-intensive drive, write endurance is lower than mixed-use or write-intensive models, so it suits workloads such as boot, web serving or analytics rather than heavy database writes. The 24Gbps SAS link caps sequential throughput at the interface maximum, which may limit performance with very high queue depths.

Highlights

  • 68 TB capacity supports large datasets
  • 24 Gbps SAS interface enables fast data transfer
  • Read-intensive TLC design suits heavy read workloads
  • Self-encrypting FIPS drive protects sensitive data
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge R740, R750, R760 servers

Specifications

BrandDell
ModelHCTYM, KPM7WRUG7T68
InterfaceSAS

Questions about this item

What does the 24 Gbps SAS interface cap the drive at in practice?

The 24 Gbps SAS link limits the drive to its rated sequential throughput ceiling, which the controller enforces during sustained reads and writes.

What physical space does the 2.5 inch form factor need to fit?

A standard 2.5 inch hot-swap bay with SAS backplane connectors is required for the drive to seat and lock correctly.

How is the drive installed in a Dell PowerEdge server, and what step is often missed?

Slide the carrier into the bay until the latch clicks, then verify the controller detects the drive and imports its foreign configuration before use.

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