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A 3.5 inch Dell internal hard drive in standard silver metal finish

DELL

DELL 12TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512e 3.5in internal hard drive

SKU CH-J7P8-SJX7J

12 TB internal hard drive with 7.2K RPM spindle speed and 12 Gb/s SAS interface for Dell PowerEdge servers

  • 12TB capacity expands server storage
  • 2K RPM spindle speed enables fast disk access
  • 12Gb/s SAS interface delivers enhanced data transfer
  • 512e format supported on Win2008R2 and Linux
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge R230 R240 R330 R430 R530 T330 T430 T440

12 TB Near-Line SAS Drive

This 12 TB internal hard drive uses a Near-Line SAS interface running at 12 Gb/s. It spins at 7.2K RPM and uses a 512e disk format. The 3.5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays in compatible Dell PowerEdge servers. It is designed to increase storage capacity in supported systems.

512e Format and OS Support Limits

The 512e format is only supported on Windows Server 2008 R2 or greater and on some Linux distributions. VMware does not support 512e or 4Kn hard drives. 4Kn drives are only supported on Windows Server 2012 with UEFI boot and some Linux. Buyers running older operating systems or VMware hypervisors cannot use this drive reliably.

Upgrade From Smaller SAS Drives

This drive replaces lower-capacity Near-Line SAS drives in Dell PowerEdge R230, R240, R330, R430, R530, T330, T430 and T440 servers. The jump is worth it when you need 12 TB of storage in a single 3.5 inch bay and your operating system supports the 512e format. It is not for systems that require 4Kn native support or VMware environments.

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Brand nameDell

Questions about this item

Which Dell 12TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS drive should I pick for a PowerEdge R430?

The 12TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512e 3.5in drive is validated for the R430 and other listed PowerEdge servers.

What does the 7.2K RPM rating mean for daily workloads?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed gives fast disk access for near-line storage tasks such as backups and archives.

How does the 12Gbps SAS interface affect real-world throughput?

The 12Gb/s SAS link caps the interface bandwidth at 12Gbps, while actual sustained transfer depends on the 7200 RPM mechanics.

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