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Silver 3.5-inch hard drive with SAS connector and Dell label

DELL

DELL 12TB 7.2K 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s internal hard drive 9HXK6

SKU CH-GNT1-M3EW6

A 12 TB 3.5" internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-capacity desktop storage

  • Total capacity12 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Massive 12 TB capacity for large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive access
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface for fast data transfer
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • New condition with updated firmware ready to deploy

12 TB SAS 12 Gb/s Nearline Drive

This 12 TB Dell hard drive spins at 7200 RPM and uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It is built for nearline storage workloads in servers or external arrays. The unit ships new with updated firmware and tested components.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

Administrators expanding SAS-based storage pools or replacing failed nearline drives in compatible Dell enclosures will find a direct fit. Environments that require a different physical interface or a smaller form factor cannot use this drive.

Deciding Specification — 12 Gb/s SAS Interface

The 12 Gb/s SAS interface is the single specification that determines compatibility with the host controller and backplane. Verify that the system supports SAS at this signalling rate 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 $490.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 12 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $40.92 per TB
Cheaper than about 69% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity12 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does the 9HXK6 ship with a SAS cable or mounting tray, or must those be purchased separately?

The drive is supplied in retail or OEM packaging that may vary; cables and mounting hardware are not included and should be sourced separately.

How do I decide between this 12TB 7200 RPM SAS model and a lower-capacity alternative?

Choose the 12TB version when you need maximum nearline capacity in a single 3.5" bay; select a smaller drive only if your array controller or budget limits total raw space.

What does the 12Gb/s SAS interface deliver in a live server compared with the 7.2K spindle speed?

The 12Gb/s link provides ample headroom for the 7200 RPM platters, so sustained throughput is limited by the mechanical speed rather than the bus.

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