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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL Exos 7E2 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Hot Swap internal hard drive

SKU CH-4KTB-2YEC7

A 1 TB 3.5-inch desktop hard drive with a 7200 RPM spindle and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface supporting hot-swap installation

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface provides high-throughput connectivity
  • 1TB capacity stores large volumes of files
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Hot-swap capability enables drive replacement without system shutdown

1TB 7200 RPM SATA drive

This 1 TB hard drive spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It uses a 3.5 inch form factor with hot-swap support for desktop systems. The drive is supplied new and packing may vary between retail and OEM.

Sustained 7200 RPM operation

The spindle maintains 7200 RPM continuously rather than only in short bursts. This steady rotation keeps sequential throughput stable during long writes or backups. Heat output remains consistent under load because the motor speed does not throttle. The SATA 6.0Gb/s link sustains the data rate without protocol overhead changes.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ceiling

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface caps maximum transfer at the bus limit, so the drive cannot exceed that bandwidth. Mechanical latency and the 7200 RPM spindle set the practical floor for random access. Hot-swap capability depends on the host backplane supporting the SATA hot-plug specification. The 3.5 inch form factor requires a matching drive bay or tray.

How it compares

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

Price $102.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 60% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $102.99 per TB
Pricier than about 64% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity1 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

How much noise and heat does the 7200 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s drive produce during continuous operation?

The 7200 RPM spindle generates typical mechanical hard-drive noise and warmth; ensure your case airflow can move air across the 3.5" chassis.

What existing hardware is required for this hot-swap 3.5" SATA drive to function?

You need a 3.5" hot-swap bay or cage with a SATA 6.0Gb/s backplane and matching power connectors.

Will the 1TB SATA 6.0Gb/s drive work alongside an older 3 Gb/s SATA controller?

Yes, the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface negotiates down to 3 Gb/s, so the 1TB drive remains usable on legacy ports.

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