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

Introducing the Dell 400-AWEU 8TB Nearline SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" LFF 7.2K 512e HDD, a high-capacity hard drive designed to meet the demanding storage needs of enterprise environments. Ideal for use in data centers and server rooms, this drive is compatible with a range of Dell systems, including Dell PowerEdge and Dell PowerVault servers. Whether you are expanding your existing storage array or upgrading to improve performance and reliability, this 8TB Nearline SAS drive offers a perfect balance of capacity, speed, and durability.

This hard drive is engineered to deliver consistent performance with a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM and a 12Gb/s SAS interface, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer. The 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design fits standard server bays, while hot-swappable capability allows for easy maintenance without downtime. Additionally, the 512e sector size and 128MB cache enhance data handling efficiency, making it well-suited for nearline workloads where large volumes of data are accessed frequently but not continuously.

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

• Brand: Dell
• Capacity: 8TB
• Hot-Swappable: Yes, supports easy replacement without powering down
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM for balanced performance and power consumption
• Interface Type: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) with 12Gb/s data transfer rate
• Workload: Nearline (NL), optimized for large data storage with occasional access
• Sector Size: 512e (512-byte emulation), compatible with various operating systems
• Cache: 128MB to improve read/write efficiency
• Form Factor: 3.5" Large Form Factor (LFF), standard for enterprise storage