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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit with hot swap tray

DELL

DELL HHRYF 8TB 3.5" SAS 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-RX2Z-G8G3E

8 TB SAS hard drive spins at 7200 RPM with a 12 Gb/s transfer rate and hot-swap tray

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • SAS interface delivers 12 Gb/s transfer rate
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed provides 7.2 K performance
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without downtime

Dell HHRYF 8TB Nearline SAS

The Dell HHRYF is an 8TB 3.5 inch Nearline SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM. It connects through a 12Gb/s interface and ships as a bare drive with a hot-swap tray. This unit is built for desktop internal storage bays that accept 3.5 inch SAS devices.

Servers needing high-capacity nearline storage

The drive suits servers and workstations that require 8TB of nearline capacity on a 12Gb/s SAS backplane. Systems that only support 6Gb/s SAS links will not reach the rated transfer rate. Buyers who need a different capacity or a non-hot-swap form factor should consider other models.

12Gb/s SAS interface speed

The single specification that decides compatibility is the 12Gb/s SAS interface. The host controller and backplane must support this transfer rate to utilise the drive’s full performance. If the system is limited to 6Gb/s, the drive will still function but at the lower speed.

How it compares

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

Price $289.99
Pricier than about 81% 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 $36.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 75% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameHHRYF
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the 8TB SAS drive is spinning at 7200 RPM after installation?

The drive should report 7200 RPM in the system BIOS or RAID controller utility, and SMART data will show the correct rotational speed.

What comes with the bare HHRYF drive and what must I source separately?

The drive ships as a bare 3.5" unit without a hot-swap tray, SAS cable, or mounting screws; those items must be purchased separately.

Which interface speed should I select for the Dell HHRYF — 6Gb/s or 12Gb/s?

The drive supports 12Gb/s Nearline SAS; choose a 12Gb/s backplane or controller to use the full transfer rate.

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