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DELL

DELL 10TB 7.2K 12Gbps SAS 3.5 512e 400-ANVE internal hard drive

SKU CH-09HK-ZX00X

A 10 TB 3.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 7.2K RPM with a 12 Gbps interface and 512e formatting

  • Flash memory typeRack
  • 10 TB capacity stores large data sets
  • 12 Gbps SAS interface enables fast transfers
  • 2K RPM spindle delivers steady throughput
  • 512e format supports legacy sector alignment

Dell 10TB 12Gbps SAS drive

This Dell 10TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive uses a 12Gbps SAS interface and spins at 7.2K RPM. It is built for desktop and server storage arrays that require high-capacity nearline storage. The 512e sector format ensures broad compatibility with current controllers and operating systems.

Capacity and headroom

The 10TB capacity suits bulk data, backups and media libraries that grow steadily. Sequential workloads such as video ingest or archive writes run within the drive’s sustained transfer envelope. Random, high-queue-depth workloads like heavy virtualisation or transactional databases will saturate the 7.2K spindle before the 12Gbps link becomes a bottleneck. Buyers needing lower latency or higher IOPS should consider faster spindle speeds or solid-state alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $245.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).

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Specifications

Storage
Flash memory typeRack

Questions about this item

Will the 12 Gbps SAS interface on this 10 TB drive work with my older 6 Gbps SAS controller?

Yes, the 12 Gbps SAS interface is backward compatible with 6 Gbps controllers, though the drive will operate at the lower 6 Gbps speed.

How can I verify the 7.2 K RPM drive is healthy after installation?

Run a SMART self-test and check the reallocated sector count; a clean result confirms the 512e formatted drive is functioning correctly.

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