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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 2TB 3.5" SAS 7200 RPM 12Gb/s Internal Hard Drive

SKU CH-8KF6-RD8DS

A 2 TB 3.5" SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface for nearline storage

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSAS
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 2TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables fast host communication
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • New condition provides full manufacturer-rated reliability

2 TB Nearline SAS Drive

This 2 TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive uses a SAS interface and spins at 7200 RPM. It is built for desktop workstations and entry-level servers that need reliable nearline storage. The drive arrives new in retail or OEM packaging.

Capacity and Headroom

Two terabytes provide room for operating systems, applications and large project files. The 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent throughput for sequential workloads such as video ingest or backup streams. Random I/O performance will become the bottleneck when many concurrent threads hammer the drive.

12 Gb/s SAS Interface Limits

The SAS link tops out at 12 Gb/s, so sustained transfers cannot exceed that ceiling. Mechanical latency and the single actuator ultimately restrict real-world throughput well below the interface maximum. Systems without a SAS controller or backplane cannot use this drive at all.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $54.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $27.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 86% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity2 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the 12Gb/s SAS interface work with my existing 6Gb/s SAS backplane?

The drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface that is backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS controllers and backplanes.

How can I verify the 7200 RPM drive is performing correctly after installation?

Check SMART data for the reported rotation speed and run a sequential read test to confirm throughput near the 12Gb/s interface limit.

Does the 3.5" drive ship with a mounting bracket or SAS cable, or must I buy them separately?

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

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