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DELL

DELL FNW88 2TB 7200 RPM SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-WH7B-F0A8Q

A 2TB 7200 RPM SAS 3.5" internal hard drive built for server workloads

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 2TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
  • SAS interface connects directly to servers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard bays
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer reliability

Server Storage Drive

The Dell FNW88 is a 2TB 3.5" internal hard drive built for server workloads. It connects through a SAS interface and spins at 7200 RPM to deliver consistent throughput for enterprise arrays. System integrators can deploy it in storage clusters that demand high-capacity nearline drives.

Thermals and Power

The 7200 RPM spindle and SAS interface produce steady heat and power draw typical of nearline enterprise drives. Standard server chassis airflow handles the thermal load without extra cooling measures. Acoustic output remains within expected levels for rack-mounted environments.

Capacity Fit

The 2TB capacity suits archives, backups and bulk data sets that do not require flash latency. Buyers who need faster random access or smaller form factors should consider alternative drive types.

How it compares

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

Price $42.99
Cheaper than about 84% 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 $21.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameFNW88
Total capacity2 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the FNW88 2TB SAS drive into a 3.5" bay and which step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the 3.5" bay, secure it with screws, attach the SAS data cable to the controller and connect the power connector; the step often missed is confirming the backplane or controller is set for 6 Gbps SAS operation.

What maintenance or replacement will the FNW88 2TB 7200 RPM drive need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; the drive should be replaced if SMART attributes report reallocated sectors or if the bearing noise increases beyond normal 7200 RPM operation.

What limit appears first on the FNW88 2TB SAS drive during sustained workloads?

The 6 Gbps SAS interface bandwidth and the 7200 RPM mechanical latency become the limiting factors before the 2TB capacity fills during sustained sequential workloads.

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