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Small silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL RMCP3 1.2TB 2.5" SAS 10000 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-25AH-7QT3Q MPN RMCP3

A 1.2 TB 2.5" SAS 10000 RPM internal hard drive with hot-swap tray for Dell PowerEdge servers

  • Total capacity1.2 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface delivers reliable throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Hot-swap tray included enables quick drive replacement

Enterprise SAS drive for server arrays

The Dell RMCP3 is a 1.2 TB internal hard drive with a 2.5 inch form factor and a SAS 6Gb/s interface. It spins at 10000 RPM and ships with a hot-swap tray for quick installation. The drive is built for Dell PowerEdge servers and targets IT teams running databases or virtualisation workloads that need consistent throughput.

Sustained 10000 RPM throughput under load

At 10000 RPM the spindle maintains steady read and write rates during long backup windows or heavy OLTP sessions. The SAS 6Gb/s link keeps command queuing efficient when multiple virtual machines hit the array simultaneously. Performance does not throttle after the initial burst because the mechanical design is rated for continuous duty in multi-drive enclosures.

Typical thermals and power in a hot-swap bay

In a populated PowerEdge chassis the drive runs within normal enterprise temperature limits while the system fans provide directed airflow across the tray. Acoustic output is typical for a 10000 RPM mechanism in a server rack and is masked by chassis fans. Power draw follows standard SAS 2.5 inch specifications during idle and sequential operations.

How it compares

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

Price $342.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 1.2 TB
Lower than about 58% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $285.83 per TB
Pricier than about 84% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Total capacity1.2 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size137 × 79 × 15 mm

Questions about this item

How much power and heat does the 10000 RPM SAS drive produce when running continuously?

The drive spins at 10000 RPM over a SAS 6Gb/s link, so it will draw more power and generate more heat than lower-speed drives; plan for adequate server airflow.

What must my system provide for the 2.5" SAS 6Gb/s interface to work?

You need a server backplane or controller with a SAS 6Gb/s port and a 2.5" hot-swap bay; the included tray fits Dell PowerEdge bays.

Will the RMCP3 work in my older PowerEdge R610 or T410?

Yes, the drive is listed as compatible with PowerEdge models including R610 and T410 among many others.

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