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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 0FCHXF 4TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" 7.2K SED HDD

SKU CH-5NR5-3EE0D

4 TB SAS 12 Gb/s self-encrypting drive with 128 MB cache for Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault servers

  • 4 TB capacity for high-density nearline storage
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast data throughput
  • 2 K RPM spindle speed balances performance and efficiency
  • Self-encrypting drive protects data at rest
  • Hot-swappable 3.5" LFF design simplifies server maintenance

Dell 4TB SAS 12Gb/s Nearline Drive

This 4TB Dell hard drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and spins at 7.2K rpm. It is built for nearline workloads in compatible PowerEdge and PowerVault systems. The 3.5-inch LFF form factor supports hot-swap bays. Self-encrypting drive technology protects data at rest.

Suited for server storage arrays.

The drive fits Dell PowerEdge rack and tower servers from the R210 through R930 and T100 through T640 families. It also works in PowerVault MD and NX series enclosures. Buyers without a SAS backplane or RAID controller cannot install this drive. Home PC builders should look elsewhere.

SAS 12Gb/s interface decides compatibility

A 12Gb/s SAS connection is required for the drive to function. The 128MB cache and 7.2K spindle speed support nearline access patterns. Self-encryption operates independently of the host system. Verify that your server or storage array lists this part before purchase.

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Price $214.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

What comes with the Dell 0FCHXF 4 TB SAS drive and what must I buy separately?

The drive itself is supplied. A compatible SAS backplane, caddy and controller are required for installation and are not included.

How do I choose between the listed Dell 0FCHXF versions or capacities?

This model is a single 4 TB nearline SAS drive with 7.2 K spindle speed and 128 MB cache; no other capacities or variants are offered under this part number.

What does the 12 Gb/s SAS headline figure mean once the drive is in a real server?

It is the maximum interface transfer rate; sustained throughput will be lower and limited by the 7.2 K rotational speed and the host controller capabilities.

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