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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit

DELL

DELL 0YVN2D 4TB 3.5" SAS 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-BN5N-9V04J

4 TB 3.5-inch SAS drive spinning at 7200 RPM for enterprise storage arrays

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency12Gb/s
  • Enterprise-grade SAS interface delivers 12Gb/s throughput
  • 4TB capacity stores large datasets and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables quick data access
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Nearline SAS design optimised for enterprise storage workloads

Dell 0YVN2D 4TB SAS Hard Drive

This Dell 0YVN2D is a 4TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SAS 12Gb/s interface spinning at 7200 RPM. It is supplied as a bare drive intended for enterprise storage arrays and compatible Dell servers. The nearline design targets bulk capacity with consistent throughput for always-on workloads. Buyers receive the manufacturer original part number 0YVN2D in retail or OEM packaging.

Suited for capacity-focused arrays.

This drive suits administrators expanding Dell PowerEdge or PowerVault systems that accept 3.5-inch nearline SAS drives. It also fits third-party JBOD enclosures and backup targets that support the SAS 12Gb/s interface. Builders assembling a standard desktop PC or workstation without a SAS host bus adapter should look elsewhere. Environments requiring solid-state latency or higher spindle speeds are not addressed by this model.

SAS 12Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 12Gb/s interface combined with the 3.5-inch form factor. Your controller or backplane must provide a SAS 12Gb/s port and physical 3.5-inch bay with appropriate power and signal connectors. Without a compatible SAS host adapter the drive cannot communicate with the system. Verify the interface match 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 $226.99
Pricier than about 73% 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 $56.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 55% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name0YVN2D
Total capacity4 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency12Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does the 3.5" SAS drive need a drive tray or caddy to mount in a Dell server bay?

The bare 3.5" drive fits standard SAS backplanes directly; a tray is only required if your specific chassis uses a proprietary carrier.

What is the correct way to connect the SAS 12Gb/s interface so the drive negotiates 7.2K speed?

Seat the drive firmly until the SAS connector clicks, then verify the controller BIOS reports a 12Gb/s link — loose insertion is the common error.

When should the 4TB Nearline SAS drive be replaced under typical enterprise workloads?

Plan replacement after the rated workload limit or when SMART attributes show reallocated sectors, whichever comes first.

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