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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL GWD7D 1TB 7200RPM SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-1TMR-V5K7T

A 1 TB 3.5-inch SAS desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM for nearline storage

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeSAS
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 1TB capacity for ample desktop storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
  • SAS interface for reliable enterprise connectivity
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Nearline design balances performance and capacity

1 TB Nearline SAS Drive

The Dell GWD7D is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 1 TB capacity and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It uses a SAS interface rated at 12 Gb/s and SLC NAND flash memory. This drive suits servers or workstations that require a SAS-connected nearline storage device.

SAS Interface and Packing

The SAS interface enables dual-port connectivity for redundant paths in compatible controllers or backplanes. SLC NAND provides higher endurance than consumer-grade flash types. Retail or OEM packing may vary, so the box contents and included mounting hardware are not guaranteed to be identical across shipments.

Compatibility Checklist

Verify that your system has a free 3.5-inch drive bay and a SAS controller or HBA that supports 12 Gb/s operation. Ensure the backplane or cabling provides both data and power connectors for SAS drives. Confirm the operating system or RAID firmware recognises nearline SAS devices before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $62.99
Cheaper than about 68% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 60% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $62.99 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,365 items is $62.21 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity1 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the SAS interface on this drive need any firmware updates or controller maintenance later?

The drive uses a standard SAS interface that operates without owner-applied firmware updates; controller compatibility is handled by the host system.

What is the first limit reached during sustained writes on this 7200 RPM SAS drive?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed sets the sustained throughput ceiling before any thermal throttle engages.

How much heat and noise does this 3.5" 12Gb/s SAS drive produce when running all day?

As a 3.5 inch nearline SAS drive it generates typical enterprise-level heat and audible seek noise under continuous operation.

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