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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL GKWHP 8TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-NBYM-K5TVC

An 8 TB desktop hard drive with a 3.5" form factor, SAS interface and 7200 RPM spindle speed

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency12Gb/s
  • 8 TB capacity stores large data sets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive changes without downtime

Dell GKWHP 8 TB SAS drive

The Dell GKWHP is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with an 8 TB capacity. It uses a SAS 12 Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM. The drive is supplied as a bare unit with hot-swap tray support. It is designed for nearline storage in compatible Dell systems.

Suits arrays needing high-capacity SAS spindles

This drive fits administrators expanding nearline storage pools that accept 12 Gb/s SAS connections. It is not for systems limited to lower SAS link speeds or 2.5-inch bays. It is also not for workloads requiring solid-state latency or higher rotational speeds.

SAS 12 Gb/s interface

The single specification that decides compatibility is the 12 Gb/s SAS interface. The host controller and backplane must support this exact link rate to realise the rated transfer performance. Without it, the drive will not operate at its intended speed.

How it compares

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

Price $325.99
Pricier than about 84% 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 $40.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 69% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameGKWHP
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency12Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the GKWHP drive in a hot-swap bay?

Slide the bare drive into a compatible 3.5" SAS hot-swap tray until the connector seats, then lock the lever; the SAS 12Gb/s link negotiates automatically.

What maintenance or replacement will the GKWHP drive need over time?

As a mechanical 7200 RPM nearline HDD, plan to replace it once SMART reallocated-sector counts rise or after the rated annualised workload limit is reached.

Which limit appears first during sustained writes on the GKWHP drive?

The 12Gb/s SAS interface caps burst throughput, while the 7.2K platters set the steady-state sequential ceiling under continuous load.

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