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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with Dell label

DELL

DELL 400-AJOE 6TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZR02-6CSZA

A 6 TB 3.5" desktop drive with a 12 Gb/s SAS interface spinning at 7200 RPM for near-line storage

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 6 TB capacity stores large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables fast transfers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard bays
  • Near-line design balances performance and capacity

Dell 6TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive

This Dell enterprise hard drive provides 6TB of storage using a SAS 12Gb/s interface in a 3.5-inch form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM and uses SLC NAND flash memory. The drive is supplied new and is designed for nearline workloads in compatible servers and storage arrays.

Suits administrators needing high-capacity

It fits systems that accept 3.5-inch SAS drives with a 12Gb/s interface and 7200 RPM operation. Buyers who require a different physical size, a slower spindle speed or a non-SAS interface should consider other options. The hot-plug capability supports drive replacement without system shutdown where the chassis allows it.

SAS 12Gb/s interface determines compatibility

The drive connects solely through a SAS 12Gb/s link, so the host controller or backplane must support that standard. A system limited to a different interface will not recognise the device. Verify the interface requirement 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 $285.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $47.67 per TB
Cheaper than about 63% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDELL ENTERPRISE ACCESSORIES
Model nameCVC8H
Total capacity6 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does my system need a SAS 12Gb/s backplane or controller for this 6TB drive to work?

Yes, the drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and requires a compatible SAS controller or backplane that supports 12Gb/s speeds for full operation.

Will this 7200 RPM SAS drive work in a server that currently runs 6Gb/s SAS drives?

The drive is backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS infrastructure, though it will operate at the lower 6Gb/s link speed when connected to older controllers.

How can I confirm the drive is running at 7200 RPM and 12Gb/s after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in your RAID controller BIOS or OS utilities — it should report 12Gb/s — and verify the rotational speed reads 7200 RPM in SMART data or the controller management interface.

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