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Epoch

Epoch 8TB 7200RPM SATA 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Replacement Kit

SKU CH-X399-E5DZK

8 TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM, supplied as a replacement kit 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 speed delivers fast data access
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 generation servers

Purpose-built server storage

The Epoch 8TB 7200RPM SATA 3.5" drive is engineered for Dell PowerEdge 14 and 15 Generation servers as well as Dell Tower 15 Generation servers. It delivers high-capacity bulk storage for RAID arrays, backup targets and archival workloads in compatible R240 through R940xa and T150 through T550 platforms.

Thermals and power profile

The 7200 RPM spindle and SATA 6Gb/s interface operate within standard enterprise drive power envelopes for 3.5" bays. Acoustic output and thermal load match expectations for always-on server deployments where drives run continuously under controlled airflow.

The deciding specification

Compatibility is limited to the listed Dell PowerEdge 14 Generation, 15 Generation and Tower 15 Generation models; the drive will not function in systems outside this validated matrix. Buyers who need support for non-Dell servers or earlier generation hardware should select a different drive.

How it compares

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

Price $364.99
Pricier than about 87% 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 $45.62 per TB
Cheaper than about 65% 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 do I install the 3.5" SATA drive in a Dell PowerEdge R740 server, and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the hot-swap bay until the carrier clicks, then secure the latch; the step often missed is fully engaging the latch so the SATA connector seats on the backplane.

What maintenance or replacement will the 7200 RPM SATA drive need later?

Mechanical drives can develop bad sectors over time; run SMART checks periodically and replace the unit if reallocated-sector counts rise.

What limit appears first on the 8TB SATA drive during sustained write workloads?

The 6 Gb/s SATA interface caps sustained throughput, so sequential write speed will plateau at the link limit before the 7200 RPM media saturates.

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