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Axiom 18TB 3.5 inch SATA enterprise hot-swap hard drive

Axiom

Axiom AXD-PE1800072SF6 18TB 7.2K 3.5 SATA rack server

SKU CH-4550-6ZMBK MPN AXD-PE1800072SF6

An 18 TB 7.2K RPM 3.5" SATA enterprise drive with 512e format for Dell servers

  • 18 TB capacity for large-scale storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle for responsive data access
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface for broad server compatibility
  • 5-inch hot-swap form factor for easy maintenance
  • Enterprise-class reliability with high MTBF for 24x7 operation

18TB enterprise SATA drive

The Axiom AXD-PE1800072SF6 is an 18TB 3.5 inch SATA hard drive built for 24x7 server and storage arrays. It targets capacity-optimised workloads that demand enterprise-class reliability and high data integrity.

7200rpm thermals and power

Spinning at 7200rpm with a 6Gb/s SATA interface, the drive is engineered for multi-drive environments with enhanced rotational vibration tolerance. Enterprise-grade components deliver a higher MTBF than standard drives while maintaining power and performance efficiency.

Hot-swap LFF for Dell servers

The large form factor hot-swap tray fits Dell bays that accept 3.5 inch SATA drives, letting administrators add capacity without downtime. A larger cache accelerates platter access, and the 512e format preserves compatibility with existing controllers and operating systems.

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SATA drive in a Dell server hot-swap bay?

Slide the 3.5 inch SATA 6Gb/s drive into the LFF hot-swap carrier until the connector seats firmly, then lock the lever; the step most people miss is fully engaging the latch so the drive registers on the backplane.

What maintenance or replacement will the 18TB 7.2K RPM drive need later?

Enterprise drives of this class are sealed with no user-serviceable parts; plan to replace the entire 18TB unit if SMART attributes show reallocated sectors or the MTBF threshold is reached.

What limit appears first on the 6Gb/s SATA interface during sustained 7200 RPM writes?

The 6Gb/s SATA link saturates before the 7200 RPM platters, so sustained sequential throughput tops out at the interface ceiling rather than the media speed.

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