Dell 400-ATKX 8TB Nearline SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" LFF 7.2K SED 512e HDD

Introducing the Dell 400-ATKX 8TB Nearline SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" LFF 7.2K SED HDD, a high-capacity hard drive designed for enterprise environments requiring reliable and secure data storage. Ideal for use in Dell PowerEdge and Dell PowerVault server systems, this drive supports demanding workloads with nearline (NL) performance, making it perfect for data centers, backup solutions, and archival storage. Its hot-swappable feature ensures minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades, enhancing system availability and flexibility.

This robust 8TB hard drive combines a 7,200 RPM spindle speed with a fast 12Gb/s SAS interface, delivering efficient data transfer rates suitable for intensive read/write operations. Equipped with Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, it safeguards sensitive data by automatically encrypting stored information, providing an extra layer of security. The 3.5" large form factor (LFF) and 512e sector size make it compatible with a wide range of server configurations, while the 128MB cache optimizes performance by reducing latency.

Key specifications of the Dell 400-ATKX 8TB Nearline SAS HDD include:

• Brand: Dell
• Capacity: 8TB
• Hot-Swappable: Yes, allowing easy replacement without shutting down the system
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM for balanced speed and reliability
• Interface Type: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) with 12Gb/s data transfer rate
• Workload: Nearline (NL), suitable for archival and backup storage
• Encryption: Self Encrypting Drive (SED) to protect data at rest
• Sector Size: 512e (512-byte emulation)
• Cache: 128MB to enhance read/write efficiency
• Form Factor: 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF)