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Silver 3.5 inch hard drive with SAS connector and hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 5X3CV 1.2TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 10000 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-Z34B-31216

A 1.2TB 3.5" SAS drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 12Gb/s interface and hot-swap tray

  • Total capacity1.2 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • High-capacity 1.2TB storage for demanding workloads
  • Fast 12Gb/s SAS interface accelerates data transfer
  • 10000 RPM spindle speed reduces access latency
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive replacement without downtime

Dell 5X3CV 1.2TB SAS drive

This Dell 5X3CV internal hard drive provides 1.2TB of storage on a 3.5 inch form factor. It connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface and spins at 10000 RPM. The drive is sold new and supports hot-swap installation. It suits servers or workstations that require a Dell original part.

Sustained workload behaviour

The 10000 RPM spindle speed delivers consistent throughput for random I/O workloads. SAS 12Gb/s signalling maintains bandwidth during long sequential transfers. Mechanical latency stays predictable because the motor runs at a fixed rate. The drive is built for continuous operation in multi-drive arrays.

Compatibility checks

Verify that your system has a 3.5 inch drive bay and a SAS controller or backplane that supports 12Gb/s speeds. Confirm the hot-swap tray matches your chassis tray type. Ensure the operating system or RAID controller recognises SAS hard drives. Packaging may vary between retail and OEM versions.

How it compares

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

Price $68.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 1.2 TB
Lower than about 58% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $57.49 per TB
Cheaper than about 54% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name5 × 3CV
Total capacity1.2 TB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 10000 RPM SAS drive produce during continuous operation?

The 10000 RPM spindle and SAS 12Gb/s interface generate noticeable heat and audible seek noise under sustained load; plan for active airflow in the 3.5" bay.

What controller or backplane must I already have to connect this SAS 12Gb/s drive?

You need a SAS host bus adapter, RAID card or server backplane that supports 12Gb/s SAS signalling and provides a 3.5" hot-swap tray.

Will this 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s drive work in my older 6Gb/s SAS enclosure?

Yes, the drive is backward compatible and will negotiate down to 6Gb/s on an older SAS backplane or HBA.

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