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A silver 2.5 inch SAS solid state drive with a black Dell caddy attached

DELL

DELL KPM5XVUG960G 960GB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-2J7R-4VP7V MPN KPM5XVUG960G

A 960GB SAS solid-state drive in a 2.5-inch form factor with an included Gen14 Dell caddy for compatible PowerEdge servers

  • 960 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers fast transfer rates
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Gen 14 Dell caddy included for tool-less installation
  • Compatible with PowerEdge R240 through R960 servers

Capacity and interface

This Dell KPM5XVUG960G is a 960 GB solid-state drive with a SAS 12 Gb/s interface in a 2.5 inch form factor. It uses MLC flash and is rated for mixed-use workloads. A compatible Gen14 Dell caddy is included for direct installation.

Server compatibility and exclusions

The drive fits Gen14 Dell PowerEdge servers such as the R240, R340, R440, R540, R640, R740, R740XD, R740XD2, R840, R250, R350, R450, R550, R650, R650XS, R6515, R6525, R750, R750XA, R750XS, R7515, R7525, R360, R660, R660XS, R6615, R6625, R760, R760XA, R760XD2, R760XS, R7615, R7625, R860 and R960. It is not suitable for systems that lack a SAS backplane or that require a different drive height.

Deciding specification

The SAS 12 Gb/s interface is the single specification that determines whether this drive will work in your server. Confirm that your controller and backplane support this speed before purchase.

Highlights

  • 960 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers fast transfer rates
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Gen 14 Dell caddy included for tool-less installation
  • Compatible with PowerEdge R240 through R960 servers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s drive require a compatible Dell Gen14 server backplane and caddy to install?

Yes, the drive ships with a Gen14 Dell caddy and fits the listed PowerEdge servers including R240, R340, R440, R540, R640, R740, R740XD, R740XD2, R840, R250, R350, R450, R550, R650, R650XS, R6515, R6525, R750, R750XA, R750XS, R7515, R7525, R360, R660, R660XS, R6615, R6625, R760, R760XA, R760XD2, R760XS, R7615, R7625, R860, R960.

Will the 12Gb/s SAS SSD negotiate down to 6Gb/s if installed in an older 6Gb/s SAS backplane?

SAS devices auto-negotiate link speed, so the 12Gb/s drive will operate at 6Gb/s when connected to a 6Gb/s backplane, though maximum throughput will be limited to the slower link rate.

How can I verify the 960GB MLC MU SSD is recognised and healthy after installation in a Gen14 PowerEdge server?

Check the server BIOS or iDRAC storage inventory for the KPM5XVUG960G model and 960GB capacity, then run a SMART health report to confirm media status and lifetime remaining.

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