Dell P6N2K SAS-12GBPS 1.2TB 10K RPM 512N SFF Server Hard Drive

Product Overview of the Dell P6N2K Hard Drive

General Information

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Manufacturer Part Number: P6N2K
• Product Type: Hard Disk Drive with Tray

Technical Specifications

• Device Type: Self-Encrypting Hard Drive
• Storage Capacity: 1.2TB
• Interface Standard: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 2.5 Inches
• Special Features: Advanced Format 512n

Performance Metrics

• External Data Transfer Rate: 1200 Mbps
• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM

Expansion and Connectivity Options

Interface Capabilities

• Available Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12Gb/s
• Compatible Bays: 1 x Hot-Plug - 2.5 Inches

Compatibility List

• PowerEdge C6420
• PowerEdge R440
• PowerEdge R640
• PowerEdge R6415
• PowerEdge R740
• PowerEdge R740xd
• PowerEdge R7415
• PowerEdge R7425
• PowerEdge R840
• PowerEdge R940
• PowerEdge R940xa
• PowerVault NX3240

Interface: SAS-12GBPS

The Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive is equipped with a SAS-12GBPS interface, which offers exceptional performance and reliability for users. The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface is designed to provide high-speed data transfer rates and advanced features that are essential for modern enterprise storage systems.

High-Speed Data Transfer

The SAS-12GBPS interface of the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive enables users to achieve blazing-fast data transfer speeds. With a maximum data transfer rate of 12 gigabits per second, this interface ensures that large files and data-intensive applications can be accessed and transferred quickly and efficiently. This is particularly beneficial for organizations that deal with massive amounts of data on a daily basis, such as database management systems, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing clusters.

Improved Performance

The high-speed data transfer capabilities of the SAS-12GBPS interface significantly enhance the overall performance of the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive. By reducing latency and increasing throughput, this interface allows for faster access to stored data, resulting in improved response times and reduced processing delays. This is particularly crucial for mission-critical applications that require real-time access to data, such as financial transactions, online transaction processing (OLTP), and data analytics.

Scalability and Flexibility

Another advantage of the SAS-12GBPS interface is its scalability and flexibility. This interface supports daisy-chaining, which allows multiple hard drives to be connected in a series, enabling users to expand their storage capacity without the need for additional hardware or complex configurations. The ability to easily add or remove drives provides organizations with the flexibility to adapt their storage infrastructure to changing business needs and growth requirements.

Reliability and Redundancy

The SAS-12GBPS interface also offers enhanced reliability and redundancy features, ensuring that data remains protected and accessible at all times. This interface supports advanced error correction techniques and provides built-in redundancy options, such as hot-swapping and RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations. These features help to prevent data loss, minimize downtime, and maintain data integrity, making the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive a reliable storage solution for critical enterprise applications.

Capacity: 1.2TB

With a capacity of 1.2TB, the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive provides ample storage space for large amounts of data. This capacity is ideal for organizations that require high-capacity storage solutions to accommodate their growing data needs.

Data Storage Efficiency

The 1.2TB capacity of the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive allows users to store a vast amount of data in a single drive, reducing the need for multiple drives and simplifying the storage infrastructure. This not only saves physical space but also lowers power consumption and cooling requirements, resulting in cost savings for organizations.

Optimized Workloads

The large capacity of the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive enables organizations to consolidate their data onto fewer drives, which can help optimize workloads and streamline data management processes. By reducing the number of drives needed for storage, organizations can simplify their storage configurations, improve data accessibility, and enhance overall system performance.

Scalability and Future-Proofing

The 1.2TB capacity of this hard drive provides organizations with ample room for growth and scalability. As data volumes continue to grow exponentially, having sufficient storage capacity is essential for accommodating future needs without requiring frequent upgrades or replacements. The Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive allows organizations to future-proof their storage infrastructure and minimize the need for costly hardware expansions.

Speed: 10K RPM

The Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive features a rotational speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM), which ensures fast and responsive performance for demanding enterprise applications.

Faster Data Access

The 10K RPM speed of the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive allows for faster data access compared to traditional hard drives with lower RPMs. The higher rotational speed enables the drive's read/write heads to locate and retrieve data more quickly, resulting in reduced latency and improved overall system responsiveness. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require frequent and rapid access to data, such as online transaction processing (OLTP), virtualization environments, and content delivery networks (CDNs).

Enhanced Application Performance

The fast data access provided by the 10K RPM speed of this hard drive translates into enhanced application performance. By reducing the time it takes to retrieve data from storage, applications can operate more efficiently and deliver a better user experience. This is especially important for resource-intensive applications like video editing, data analysis, and scientific simulations that require constant access to large datasets.

Reliable Performance under Heavy Workloads

The 10K RPM speed of the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive ensures reliable performance even under heavy workloads. With faster data access and higher throughput, this hard drive can handle demanding tasks without experiencing significant performance degradation. Its ability to sustain high-speed data transfers makes it an ideal choice for applications that involve continuous read/write operations or simultaneous access by multiple users.

Form Factor: SFF

The Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive features a Small Form Factor (SFF) design, which offers numerous advantages in terms of space efficiency, compatibility, and ease of installation.

Space Efficiency

The SFF design of the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive allows for a compact and space-saving storage solution. With smaller dimensions compared to larger form factors, SFF drives take up less physical space, making them suitable for environments where space is limited, such as data centers, server racks, and compact server configurations. The reduced footprint of SFF drives also enables organizations to maximize their storage capacity per unit area.

Improved Airflow and Cooling

The smaller size of SFF drives allows for better airflow within server enclosures, improving cooling efficiency. By occupying less space and generating less heat, SFF drives contribute to maintaining optimal operating temperatures for the entire server system. This helps to prevent overheating and ensures reliable performance even in demanding environments.

Compatibility and Interchangeability

The SFF form factor of the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive ensures compatibility with a wide range of server platforms and storage systems that support this form factor. The standardized design allows for easy interchangeability between different SFF drives without the need for additional adapters or modifications. This makes it convenient for organizations to upgrade or replace their hard drives without disrupting their existing infrastructure.

Sector Size: 512N

The Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive utilizes a sector size of 512 bytes per sector (512N), which offers improved data integrity, compatibility, and performance.

Data Integrity and Error Correction

The 512N sector size ensures better data integrity and error correction capabilities compared to larger sector sizes. With smaller sectors, the drive can more accurately detect and correct errors during read/write operations. This helps prevent data corruption and ensures the reliability of stored data, making the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive suitable for critical applications where data accuracy is crucial, such as financial transactions, healthcare records, and archival storage.

Compatibility with Legacy Systems

The 512N sector size is widely supported by both modern and legacy systems, ensuring compatibility and easy integration with a variety of server platforms and operating systems. This allows organizations to seamlessly integrate the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive into their existing infrastructure without the need for complex configurations or software modifications. The compatibility with legacy systems also provides a cost-effective solution for organizations that have not yet migrated to newer storage technologies.

Enhanced Performance

The 512N sector size offers improved performance for random access patterns, as it reduces the amount of overhead required for each read/write operation. Smaller sectors mean that more data can be packed into a single track, resulting in faster data retrieval and higher overall system performance. This is particularly beneficial for applications that involve frequent small data transfers, such as databases, virtualization, and file servers.

In conclusion, the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive offers exceptional performance and reliability with its SAS-12GBPS interface, 1.2TB capacity, 10K RPM speed, SFF form factor, and 512N sector size. These features provide users with high-speed data transfer, ample storage space, fast responsiveness, space efficiency, data integrity, compatibility, and enhanced performance. Whether it's in a data center, enterprise server environment, or any other demanding application, the Dell P6N2K Server Hard Drive delivers the performance and reliability that users require for their critical data storage needs.