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2.5 inch SAS solid state drive with silver metal casing and green circuit board visible through label window

DELL

DELL HUSMM1616ASS204 1.6TB 12Gbps 2.5" SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-35C2-X5BYP

1.6 TB SAS solid-state drive with 12 Gbps interface and included Gen14 caddy

  • 6 TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data at high speed
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Gen 14 caddy included for quick installation
  • 0 pound weight keeps chassis load light

Enterprise SSD with 12 Gbps SAS interface

This Dell enterprise solid-state drive delivers 1.6 TB of capacity in a 2.5 inch form factor. It connects via a 12 Gbps SAS link and ships with a Gen14 caddy for direct installation in compatible bays. The drive is suited for servers and storage arrays that require consistent read and write performance.

Replacing slower SAS HDDs or lower-capacity SSDs

Moving from a 12 Gbps SAS hard disk to this SSD removes mechanical latency and raises sustained throughput for mixed workloads. The jump is worthwhile when application response time or queue depth is the bottleneck rather than raw capacity alone. Builders who need more than 1.6 TB per bay should consider higher-density drives instead.

Limited to systems with 12 Gbps SAS backplanes

The drive operates at its rated speed only when the controller and backplane support 12 Gbps SAS signalling. Older 6 Gbps SAS infrastructure will halve the available bandwidth and may restrict queue performance. Compatibility also depends on the server accepting the supplied Gen14 caddy dimensions.

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Price $338.99
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Questions about this item

Does the 2.5" SAS drive fit a 2.5" bay with a GEN14 caddy?

The drive ships with a GEN14 caddy that mounts in a standard 2.5" SAS bay, adding no extra height beyond the 2.5" form factor

How do I install the SAS SSD and its GEN14 caddy correctly?

Slide the SSD into the caddy, connect the 12Gb/s SAS plug to the backplane, then secure the caddy screws — missing the screw step leaves the drive loose

What maintenance or replacement will the 1.6TB SAS SSD need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; replace the drive if SMART reports media wear or if capacity drops below 1.6TB

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