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2.5 inch SAS hard drive in labeled hot swap tray

DELL

DELL HUC101812CSS204 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 128MB 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-NS5X-R2HK5 MPN HUC101812CSS204

A 1.2 TB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive with 128 MB cache in a 2.5 inch hot-swap tray

  • 2TB capacity stores large datasets and applications
  • 10000RPM spindle speed accelerates data access and throughput
  • SAS interface delivers 12Gb/s transfer rates for enterprise workloads
  • 128MB cache buffers bursts and improves random I/O performance
  • 5-inch hot-swap form factor enables drive replacement without system downtime

1.2 TB SAS drive for hot-swap bays

The Dell HUC101812CSS204 is a 1.2 TB internal hard drive with a 12 Gb/s SAS interface and a 128 MB cache. It spins at 10000 RPM in a 2.5 inch form factor and includes a labelled tray for hot-swap installation. The drive is supplied new and intended for desktop or server storage arrays.

Suited for high-IOPS arrays, not cold storage

This drive suits administrators who need low-latency random access for transactional workloads or database tiers in hot-swap chassis. It is not for buyers who need maximum capacity per bay, silent operation for desktop PCs, or archival storage where throughput matters more than response time.

12 Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the 12 Gb/s SAS interface; the system backplane or controller must support this exact protocol and speed. Without a compatible SAS connection the drive cannot function, regardless of its capacity or rotational speed.

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Questions about this item

Will the 2.5" form factor fit my server's hot-swap tray?

The drive uses a standard 2.5" form factor and ships with a labeled Dell tray that slides directly into compatible hot-swap bays.

What is the correct way to seat the SAS connector during installation?

Align the SAS data and power connector with the backplane, then push the tray firmly until the latch clicks — partial insertion is the common error.

When should I plan to replace the 1.2TB 10000RPM drive?

Monitor SMART reallocated-sector counts and latency spikes; enterprise 10K SAS drives typically serve 5–7 years before preventive replacement.

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