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Standard 3.5 inch silver metal hard drive with SAS connector

Epoch

Epoch 9HXK6 12TB 7.2K SAS 3.5" 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-H4E6-M10A3

12 TB SAS 12 Gb/s 7200 RPM 3.5" drive for Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 generation servers

  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity12TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 12TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface supports high-bandwidth server workloads
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 generation servers

Epoch 12TB SAS Hard Drive

This 12TB SAS drive is built for Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 Generation servers including R240, R640, R740xd and R750 models. It fits 3.5 inch bays and connects through a 12Gb/s SAS interface. The drive targets administrators who need high-capacity storage inside supported enterprise chassis.

Upgrading from smaller SAS drives

Replacing lower-capacity SAS disks with this 12TB unit adds significant space without changing cabling or controller setup. The jump is worth it when existing bays are full and the server appears on the supported list such as R540, R650 or T550. Drives with different interfaces or form factors cannot use the same backplane slots.

Sustained workload behaviour

Spinning at 7200 RPM, the drive delivers consistent throughput for sequential workloads such as backup, archival and bulk data ingest. Random I/O performance follows typical mechanical limits under continuous multi-threaded access. The SAS 12Gb/s link maintains bandwidth during extended transfers across supported PowerEdge and Tower platforms.

Highlights

  • 12TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential throughput
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface supports high-bandwidth server workloads
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 generation servers

Specifications

InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Capacity12TB
RPM7200 RPM
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

Does the 3.5-inch form factor fit a standard 3.5-inch drive bay?

Yes, the 3.5-inch form factor matches a standard 3.5-inch drive bay and the SAS 12Gb/s interface connects to a compatible backplane or controller.

What is the correct way to install the drive into a Dell PowerEdge 14G or 15G server, and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the hot-swap carrier until the SAS 12Gb/s connector seats firmly, then lock the carrier latch; the step often missed is not pushing the carrier far enough for the connector to engage fully.

How long is the drive covered and what support is included if a replacement is needed later?

The drive carries a 3-year warranty with technical support and no-hassle replacements using genuine parts guaranteed 100% compatible with the original equipment manufacturer.

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