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Silver 3.5 inch hard drive with label showing 8TB 7200 RPM SATA

Epoch

Epoch 8TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-4XWM-M6CR2

8TB 3.5" SATA drive at 7200 RPM, built for Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 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 delivers fast sequential throughput
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface fits standard drive bays
  • 5-inch form factor matches enterprise chassis
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 generation servers

Purpose-built server storage

This 8TB 3.5-inch hard drive spins at 7200 RPM and connects via SATA 6Gb/s. It is designed for Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 Generation rack and tower servers as well as Dell Tower 15 Generation models. The drive suits administrators who need high-capacity bulk storage inside supported enterprise chassis.

Enterprise-grade construction

Epoch Upgrades tests every unit through a rigorous qualification process and supplies genuine components in retail or OEM packaging. The standard 3.5-inch form factor fits directly into hot-swap caddies or fixed bays of the listed PowerEdge and Tower servers. A three-year warranty and dedicated technical support back the hardware.

Capacity and speed decisive

The single figure that determines fit is the 8TB capacity combined with 7200 RPM rotational speed. Buyers who need faster random-access performance or a smaller 2.5-inch form factor should look elsewhere. This drive delivers maximum sequential throughput for archive, backup and near-line workloads within the validated server list.

How it compares

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

Price $395.99
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 $49.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 62% 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

What does the SATA 6Gb/s interface limit this 8TB 7200 RPM drive to in practice?

The SATA 6Gb/s link tops out at 6 gigabits per second, so sustained sequential reads and writes cannot exceed that bandwidth ceiling.

What physical space and mounting does this 3.5" drive require?

It needs a standard 3.5-inch drive bay with SATA data and power connectors, plus the four side or bottom mounting holes used in Dell PowerEdge and Tower servers.

How is the replacement kit installed, and which step is often missed?

Slide the drive into a hot-swap carrier or fixed bay, connect both SATA cables, then ensure the carrier latch or screws are fully secured so the server detects the drive.

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