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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL R7FKF 2TB 3.5" SAS 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-A6CW-5NG1T MPN R7FKF

A 2 TB 3.5" SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 12 Gb/s transfer rate and hot-swap tray

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface moves data fast
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without downtime

Dell 2 TB Nearline SAS drive

This Dell R7FKF is a 3.5 inch Nearline SAS hard drive with a 2 TB capacity and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface and ships as a bare drive with hot-swap tray support. The unit is new and supplied in original Dell packaging.

Suitable for servers needing hot-swap SAS storage

This drive suits administrators expanding a Dell PowerEdge or compatible server that accepts 3.5 inch Nearline SAS drives with hot-swap trays. It is not for laptops, small-form-factor desktops or any chassis limited to 2.5 inch bays. It is also not for systems whose backplane or controller only supports lower SAS link speeds.

12 Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the 12 Gb/s SAS interface; the host controller and backplane must negotiate at that rate for full performance. Verify the server’s drive bay count, tray type and firmware support 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 $113.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $57.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 55% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameR7FKF
Total capacity2 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size140 × 89 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I pick the right version of the R7FKF drive for my server?

The R7FKF is offered as a single 2TB 3.5" Nearline SAS 7.2K 12Gb/s model, so choose this part number when you need that exact capacity and form factor.

What does the 12Gb/s transfer rate mean once the drive is installed?

The 12Gb/s figure is the SAS interface ceiling; real-world throughput will be lower and limited by the 7200 RPM mechanical speed and the host controller.

Which SAS interface standard does this drive use and what does it cap in practice?

It uses a Nearline SAS interface rated at 12Gb/s, which caps the maximum bus bandwidth; actual sustained transfer is governed by the 7200 RPM spindle.

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