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Bare 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with tray

DELL

DELL 012GYY 4TB 3.5" SAS 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-1S98-KBTGV

A 4 TB enterprise 3.5-inch SAS drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB buffer

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 4 TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 7,200 RPM spindle delivers consistent nearline throughput
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface connects directly to PowerEdge controllers
  • 64 MB cache buffers burst I/O workloads
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard server drive bays

Dell 012GYY 4 TB SAS drive

The Dell 012GYY is a 4 TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SAS 6Gb/s interface spinning at 7200 RPM. It is supplied as a bare drive in OEM packaging and uses SLC NAND flash for the 64 MB buffer. Designed for nearline enterprise storage, it fits standard 3.5-inch bays in compatible servers and arrays.

Suited for nearline enterprise storage

This drive suits administrators expanding capacity in Dell PowerEdge servers or other systems that accept 3.5-inch SAS nearline drives. Buyers who need a different interface or a higher link speed should look elsewhere, as the unit only provides SAS 6Gb/s connectivity. It is also not intended for desktop workloads that require consumer-formatted firmware.

SAS 6Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 6Gb/s interface; the host controller and backplane must support this exact link speed and the 3.5-inch form factor. Without a matching SAS port the drive cannot be used, so verify the controller specification before purchase.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $157.99
Pricier than about 61% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $39.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 70% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name012GYY
Total capacity4 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Is the 4 TB capacity the right choice for a nearline SAS drive?

The 4 TB capacity on this 3.5 inch nearline SAS drive provides high-density storage for bulk data and archival workloads in enterprise arrays.

How does the 7200 RPM spindle speed affect real-world throughput?

At 7200 RPM the drive delivers sustained sequential throughput suitable for nearline access patterns such as backup, archive and cold-tier storage.

What does the SAS 6Gb/s interface limit in practice?

The SAS 6Gb/s interface caps the maximum host transfer rate at 6 Gb/s, so sustained throughput will not exceed that link speed.

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