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Silver 2.5 inch SAS enterprise SSD with label showing 480 GB capacity

DELL

DELL KPM5XVUG480GProduct 480 GB enterprise SSD 2.5" SAS 12Gbps 512e

SKU CH-PXBV-9K6AH MPN KPM5XVUG480GProduct

480 GB enterprise SAS solid-state drive with 12 Gbps transfer speed and 2.5-inch hot-plug form factor

  • Flash memory typeSolid State Drive
  • 480 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gbps SAS interface delivers high data transfer rates
  • 5 inch hot-plug form factor fits standard enterprise bays
  • 512e sector format ensures compatibility with legacy systems
  • Solid-state design provides shock resistance and silent operation

480 GB SAS enterprise SSD

This 2.5 inch drive uses a 12 Gbps SAS interface and 512e formatting. It is built for mixed workloads in Dell servers and storage arrays. The solid state design removes moving parts for greater durability. Hot plug support allows replacement without system downtime.

Suits servers needing hot plug SAS storage

Administrators expanding Dell PowerEdge or PowerVault capacity with a 480 GB mixed use drive will find it a direct fit. Workloads combining reads and writes such as databases or virtualisation benefit from the SAS link. Buyers who require a different interface or a non hot plug form factor cannot use this drive.

12 Gbps SAS interface decides compatibility

The drive only operates in backplanes and controllers that support 12 Gbps SAS signalling. A 6 Gbps only backplane will limit throughput and may prevent the drive from functioning. Verify the server or enclosure specification before purchase.

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Price $604.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Storage
Flash memory typeSolid State Drive

Questions about this item

Does my server need a 12 Gbps SAS backplane for this 480 GB drive to work?

The drive uses a 12 Gbps SAS interface and fits a standard 2.5 inch hot-plug bay, so the server must provide a compatible SAS backplane or HBA.

Will this 512e SAS SSD work in a system that currently runs 512 n drives on the same controller?

Yes, the 512e format presents 512 byte logical sectors to the OS, so it can share a SAS controller with native 512 n drives without reformatting.

How can I confirm the drive is running at 12 Gbps after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in the RAID controller BIOS or OS utility such as smartctl; it should report 12 Gbps for this drive.

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