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3.5 inch internal hard drive in silver metal casing

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Epoch KRV2W 8TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" 6Gb/s internal hard drive replacement kit

SKU CH-96SC-FAS6S

8 TB, 7,200 RPM SATA hard drive kit for Dell PowerEdge and Tower 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 data access
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface provides high throughput
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 12 13 14 generation servers

8 TB SATA drive for Dell servers

This 8 TB 3.5-inch SATA hard drive spins at 7200 RPM and is supplied as a replacement kit validated for Dell PowerEdge 12 and 13 generation rack and tower servers as well as Dell Tower 14 generation models. It connects via a standard SATA 6 Gb/s interface and arrives in retail or OEM packaging depending on stock.

Suits server refreshes not desktop PCs

Administrators refreshing storage arrays in the listed Dell platforms will find a direct-fit, tested drive that matches the original sled and firmware expectations. Builders assembling a workstation or a home NAS should look elsewhere because the drive is qualified for server backplanes and carries no desktop-oriented optimisation.

7200 RPM spindle speed

The 7200 RPM rotational speed determines the sustained throughput and latency profile you can expect from this drive in a RAID set or standalone volume. If your workload needs lower power draw or quieter operation, a slower spindle alternative would be the deciding factor.

How it compares

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

Price $419.99
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 $52.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 59% 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 can I confirm the 7200 RPM drive is operating correctly after installing it in a PowerEdge R720?

The server BIOS or RAID controller will report the drive as an 8 TB SATA device running at 6 Gb/s with a 7200 RPM spindle speed; run the built-in diagnostics to verify SMART health and read/write performance.

Does the replacement kit include a drive tray or caddy for a Dell PowerEdge R630, or must I order one separately?

The kit supplies the 3.5" hard drive only; a Dell-specific hot-plug tray or caddy for 12G/13G/14G servers is not included and must be purchased separately if your bay requires it.

Should I choose this 8 TB 7200 RPM SATA model or a different capacity for a PowerEdge T440 storage array?

Select this 8 TB 7200 RPM SATA drive when you need the highest capacity in the 3.5" form factor for bulk storage on a T440; choose a lower-capacity model only if your budget or space planning requires less raw space.

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