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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with label showing 8TB capacity

DELL

DELL GKWHP 8TB 7.2K SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" 512e 400-AHJD internal hard drive

SKU CH-7F2F-0W9CQ

8 TB SAS hard drive spins at 7,200 RPM in a 3.5-inch bay for high-capacity server storage

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive throughput
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • 512e advanced format improves storage efficiency

Dell 8 TB SAS 12 Gb/s Drive

This Dell GKWHP internal hard drive delivers 8 TB of storage on a 3.5-inch form factor. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SAS 12 Gb/s interface. The 512e advanced format ensures compatibility with modern operating systems and applications. It is supplied new in OEM or retail packaging that may vary.

Suited for SAS-Equipped Arrays

The drive fits servers and storage arrays that accept 3.5-inch SAS drives running at 12 Gb/s. It works well for bulk data, backup targets and nearline workloads that benefit from high capacity and sustained throughput. Systems without a SAS controller or with only 2.5-inch bays cannot use this drive. Buyers needing a different interface or a smaller form factor should look elsewhere.

SAS 12 Gb/s Interface Decides Fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the SAS 12 Gb/s interface. Your backplane, HBA or RAID card must support this exact protocol and speed. Without a matching SAS connection the drive will not function, regardless of capacity or spindle speed. Verify the host connector before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $301.99
Pricier than about 82% 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 $37.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 73% 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 typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the 7200 RPM motor require scheduled bearing replacement?

The 7200 RPM spindle is sealed and rated for continuous operation without a published bearing-replacement interval.

Does the SAS 12Gb/s interface or the 7200 RPM platters limit sustained throughput first?

The 7200 RPM platters set the sustained-transfer ceiling; the SAS 12Gb/s link provides headroom above that mechanical limit.

How much heat does the 8TB 7200 RPM drive add to a chassis running all day?

Typical idle power is under 8 W and active seek under 12 W, so the drive adds modest heat that a standard 3.5" bay airflow can dissipate.

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