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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with label showing 1.8TB 10000 RPM

DELL

DELL P4PY3 1.8TB 10000RPM SAS 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-GM0P-RANG3

A 1.8 TB SAS drive spinning at 10000 RPM in a 2.5 inch form factor for high-speed server storage

  • Total capacity1.8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • SLC NAND flash enhances drive endurance

Product identity

The Dell P4PY3 is a 1.8TB 2.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a SAS interface. It is built for servers and workstations that need fast, reliable access to large data sets in a compact form factor. The drive uses SLC NAND flash memory for enhanced endurance. This unit is new and ships in retail or OEM packaging.

Interface limits

The SAS connection runs at 12Gb/s, so the host controller or backplane must support that speed to avoid a bottleneck. Mechanical latency at 10000 RPM sets a floor on random access time that solid-state media can beat. The 2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays and hot-swap trays designed for this size. Cabling and enclosure airflow must handle the heat of a 10K spindle.

Deciding specification

The 1.8TB capacity is the single figure that determines whether this drive matches the storage budget of the target array. If the application needs more space per spindle, this model will not meet the requirement. If the capacity fits, the 10000 RPM SAS combination delivers the expected throughput and reliability for the platform.

How it compares

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

Price $74.99
Cheaper than about 61% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 1.8 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $41.66 per TB
Cheaper than about 68% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity1.8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 1.8TB 10000 RPM SAS version or a lower-capacity alternative?

The 1.8TB capacity with 10000 RPM SAS gives the largest available space and the highest spindle speed in this 2.5" form factor.

What does the 10000 RPM rating actually deliver inside a server?

10000 RPM reduces average latency and sustains higher sequential throughput than slower-spinning drives, improving random I/O for database or virtualization workloads.

The SAS interface is listed at 12Gb/s — what does that cap in practice?

The 12Gb/s SAS link sets the maximum bus transfer rate; actual drive throughput is limited by the 10000 RPM mechanical speed and the 1.8TB SLC NAND cache.

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