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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

Epoch

Epoch 8TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-5CFR-5H1YA

8 TB SATA 3.5" 7200 RPM drive built for Dell PowerEdge 12, 13 and 14 generation servers

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 8TB capacity stores large server datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive throughput
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface connects directly to server backplanes
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Validated across Dell PowerEdge 12 13 14 generation and Tower servers

8TB SATA drive for server arrays

The Epoch 8TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" internal hard drive is built for Dell PowerEdge and Tower servers across generations 12, 13 and 14. It fits 3.5" bays in models such as the R220 through R930 and T20 through T440. The drive targets administrators who need bulk capacity in compatible enterprise chassis.

Sustained 7200 RPM throughput

Spinning at 7200 RPM, the drive maintains consistent transfer rates over long write and rebuild windows rather than peaking only in short bursts. The SATA 6Gb/s interface keeps the data path steady during RAID reconstruction, backup jobs and archival workloads. Enterprise-grade firmware helps the drive tolerate the vibration and duty cycles found in multi-drive enclosures.

8TB capacity decides fit

The single specification that determines suitability is the 8TB capacity; if your array requires larger or smaller volumes this is not the correct part. The 3.5" form factor and SATA interface are fixed, so the drive only fits bays and controllers that accept those exact parameters. Buyers who need a different capacity must select another model.

How it compares

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

Price $409.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $51.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 60% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity8 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How loud or warm does the 7200 RPM 3.5" SATA drive get during continuous server use?

The 7200 RPM spindle produces typical enterprise-grade acoustics and heat; mount it in a server chassis with active airflow to keep temperatures within normal operating limits.

Which server backplane or controller do I need already installed to use this 8TB SATA 6Gb/s drive?

A standard 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s backplane or HBA in a compatible Dell PowerEdge 12G, 13G or Tower 12G, 14G server is required for the drive to function.

Will this 8TB SATA replacement kit work in my older Dell PowerEdge R720 alongside existing 2TB drives?

Yes, the drive uses the same SATA 6Gb/s interface and 3.5" form factor, so it installs in the same bays and the controller will recognise the larger capacity automatically.

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