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DELL

DELL 61V26 8TB 7.2K SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" 512e internal hard drive

SKU CH-D3QC-ZD7K3

Stores 8 TB of enterprise data on a 3.5-inch SATA drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 512e formatting

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 8TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables 6Gbps data transfer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers strong performance
  • 5 inch LFF form factor fits 13th Generation PowerEdge servers
  • 512e sector format supports broad compatibility

DELL 61V26 8TB 7.2K SATA Drive

The DELL 61V26 is an 8TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for 13th Generation PowerEdge servers. It uses a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM to handle enterprise workloads. The 512e format provides broad compatibility with existing storage controllers. This new drive suits administrators expanding capacity in qualified Dell systems.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

IT teams adding bulk storage to supported PowerEdge R430, R530, R730, R730XD, T430 or T630 servers will find the correct form factor and interface. Buyers needing a different drive interface or a 2.5 inch small form factor cannot use this drive. Systems outside the listed 13th Generation models may have firmware or carrier incompatibilities. Check your server configuration for capacity limitations before purchasing.

SATA 6.0Gb/s Interface and 3.5 Inch LFF

The single specification that decides fit is the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface combined with the 3.5 inch LFF form factor. Only servers designed for 3.5 inch SATA drives with 6.0Gb/s signalling can accept this unit. Verify that your backplane and controller support both the interface speed and the physical carrier size.

How it compares

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

Price $368.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $46.12 per TB
Cheaper than about 64% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 8TB 7200 RPM 3.5" SATA drive or a smaller capacity for my 13th Generation PowerEdge?

The 8TB 7200 RPM model gives the highest capacity on the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface; choose a smaller drive only if your server chassis or controller has a lower capacity limit.

What does the 6.0Gb/s SATA link actually deliver inside a PowerEdge R730?

The 6.0Gb/s SATA link caps the burst transfer at 6Gbps; sustained throughput will be limited by the 7200 RPM platters and the server's backplane.

Does the 512e format on this SATA drive need any special controller setting?

The 512e format presents 512-byte logical sectors to the OS while using 4K physical sectors; most modern RAID controllers handle this transparently.

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