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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with tray, bare drive packaging

DELL

DELL P96KN 1.8TB 2.5" SAS 10000 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-XT32-S0Y0Z

A 1.8 TB 2.5" SAS drive spinning at 10000 RPM for high-speed server storage

  • Total capacity1.8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • High-capacity 1.8 TB storage for demanding workloads
  • 10 000 RPM spindle speed enables rapid data access
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • 512e sector format ensures broad compatibility

Dell P96KN 1.8TB SAS Enterprise Drive

The Dell P96KN is a new 1.8TB 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault servers. It uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface and spins at 10000 RPM with SLC NAND flash memory. The bare drive includes a tray for direct installation into compatible 13G chassis.

Suited for 13G PowerEdge and PowerVault upgrades

This drive fits administrators replacing a failed unit or adding capacity to existing Dell 13G server arrays where a 2.5-inch SAS bay is available. Buyers needing a different interface protocol or a larger capacity than 1.8TB should look at other parts.

SAS 6Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 6Gb/s interface combined with the 2.5-inch form factor and included tray. Verify that the target server backplane supports this exact interface and physical size 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 $114.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 1.8 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $63.88 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 nameP96KN
Total capacity1.8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

What real-world throughput does the SAS 6Gb/s interface cap at for the Dell P96KN 1.8TB drive?

The SAS 6Gb/s interface limits the Dell P96KN to a maximum of 6 Gb/s, so sustained transfers cannot exceed that link speed regardless of the 10000 RPM spindle.

Which physical mounting does the 2.5-inch Dell P96KN 1.8TB drive require for a 13G PowerEdge or PowerVault server?

The drive ships with a tray that fits the 2.5-inch bay in 13G PowerEdge and PowerVault servers, so no separate caddy is needed.

How is the Dell P96KN 1.8TB SAS drive installed, and which step is often missed?

Slide the tray into the hot-swap bay until the latch clicks, then verify the controller detects the 1.8TB volume before initializing; skipping the detection check is the common mistake.

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