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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL KCVF5 4TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-3A54-6STBW

A 4 TB 3.5" SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface for hot-swap nearline storage

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 4 TB capacity stores large data sets
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface moves files quickly
  • 7200 RPM spindle keeps access responsive
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without downtime

Dell KCVF5 4TB Nearline SAS Drive

The Dell KCVF5 is a 4TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for nearline storage workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface. The drive is supplied new in retail or OEM packaging.

Suited for servers and storage arrays that accept

This drive fits systems with hot-swap bays and controllers that support the SAS 12Gb/s protocol. It is not for platforms limited to smaller form factors or interfaces other than SAS. Buyers needing higher capacities or different physical sizes should consider other models.

SAS 12Gb/s interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fitment is the SAS 12Gb/s interface. The host backplane and controller must provide a matching SAS connection for the drive to operate. Verify that your chassis and controller support this interface 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 $243.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $61.00 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,365 items is $62.21 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameKCVF5
Total capacity4 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

What does the 7200 RPM speed mean for everyday file access?

The 7200 RPM spindle delivers the sustained throughput expected from a nearline SAS drive, keeping large sequential reads and writes steady during backups or media workloads.

How does the SAS 12Gb/s interface limit real-world transfer rates?

The 12Gb/s SAS link sets the ceiling at 12 gigabits per second; actual throughput will be lower once protocol overhead and the drive’s own media speed are taken into account.

Will this 3.5" drive fit in a standard hot-swap tray?

Yes, the 3.5-inch form factor and hot-swap tray type match common server and storage array bays designed for SAS nearline drives.

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