Dell R3P5W 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS Server HDD.

DELL R3P5W 16TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gbps Hot-Plug Hard Drive for PowerEdge and PowerVault Servers

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Part Number: R3P5W
• DELL Part Number: 161-BBEM
• Type: Hard Disk Drive with Tray

Storage Capacity and Performance

• Storage Capacity: 16TB, providing substantial space for essential data, applications, and workloads
• Form Factor: 3.5 inches, designed for standard drive bays in PowerEdge and PowerVault servers
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps, ensuring rapid data transfer speeds
• Cache: 512MB, enhancing data retrieval efficiency
• Features: Advanced Format 512e technology for improved compatibility and efficiency
• Encryption: Self-encrypting drive certified with FIPS 140 standards for enhanced data security

Drive Performance Metrics

• Interface Transfer Rate: Up to 1200 Mbps for seamless data transactions
• Sustained Transfer Rate: 250 Mbps, optimizing read/write operations
• Average Latency: 4.16 ms, ensuring quick data access
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM, balancing speed and capacity for demanding applications

Connectivity and Expansion Features

• Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12Gbps, facilitating fast and reliable connections
• Compatible Bays: 1 x hot-swap 3.5-inch, allowing for convenient drive installation and replacement

Compatibility with DELL Servers

This hard drive is compatible with a wide array of DELL PowerEdge and PowerVault servers:

• PowerEdge R230
• PowerEdge R330
• PowerEdge R430
• PowerEdge R530
• PowerEdge R630
• PowerEdge R730
• PowerEdge R730xd
• PowerEdge R930
• PowerEdge T330
• PowerEdge T430
• PowerEdge T530
• PowerEdge T630
• PowerVault MD1200
• PowerVault MD1400
• PowerVault MD3400
• PowerEdge T440
• PowerEdge T640
• PowerVault ME4012
• PowerVault ME5012

Reliability and Durability

• Engineered for rigorous enterprise environments, ensuring dependable performance for mission-critical tasks
• Hot-plug capability allows for easy drive swaps without powering down the server, minimizing downtime

Product Integrity and Use Cases

• Ideal for data storage, database management, and other high-capacity applications
• Constructed within a sturdy tray to enhance reliability and protect against operational wear

Capacity: 16TB

Experience Unmatched Storage Space

When it comes to data storage, having ample capacity is crucial. The Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive offers an impressive capacity of 16TB, ensuring you have more than enough space to store all your important files, documents, and media. Whether you are a small business looking to manage your data or an individual with a vast collection of multimedia files, this high-capacity drive is designed to meet your needs.

Effortless Data Management

With 16TB at your disposal, you can easily organize and manage your data without the constant worry of running out of storage space. This allows you to focus on your work or leisure activities without interruptions. You can store thousands of high-resolution photos, hours of HD videos, and a vast library of documents without compromising on quality or performance.

Scalability for Future Growth

One of the significant advantages of the Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive's 16TB capacity is its scalability. As your data requirements grow over time, this drive ensures that you have the flexibility to accommodate increasing storage needs. Whether it's expanding your business or enhancing your personal media collection, this drive can adapt to your changing requirements, saving you the hassle and cost of upgrading or adding additional drives.

Data Redundancy and Backup

Having a large storage capacity allows you to implement effective data redundancy and backup strategies. With 16TB, you can create multiple copies of critical files and ensure that your data is safe from accidental loss or hardware failures. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses that rely heavily on data integrity and need to safeguard against potential disasters that could result in data loss.

Streamlined Workflow and Enhanced Productivity

The ample capacity of the Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive enables you to keep all your files and data in one place, eliminating the need for multiple storage devices. This not only streamlines your workflow but also enhances productivity by reducing the time spent searching for specific files across various drives. Whether you are a creative professional working with large multimedia files or a business owner managing extensive databases, the 16TB capacity ensures that your files are readily accessible, enabling you to work efficiently.

Speed: 7.2K RPM

Optimized Performance

The Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive boasts a speed of 7.2K RPM (Rotations Per Minute), providing optimized performance for your storage needs. This high rotational speed ensures faster data access and retrieval, allowing you to work more efficiently and minimize any potential delays or bottlenecks.

Rapid Data Transfer

With a speed of 7.2K RPM, this hard disk drive facilitates faster data transfer rates compared to lower RPM drives. Whether you are transferring large files or running resource-intensive applications, the increased speed ensures that data is processed quickly, resulting in reduced wait times and improved overall system performance.

Seamless Multitasking

The 7.2K RPM speed enables seamless multitasking, even when dealing with demanding applications or multiple concurrent tasks. This feature is particularly valuable for professionals working on projects that require intensive data processing or individuals who frequently engage in resource-heavy activities such as video editing or gaming. The high-speed performance ensures smooth operation without experiencing lags or performance degradation.

Enhanced System Responsiveness

The faster rotational speed of the Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive contributes to improved system responsiveness. When accessing files or launching applications, the drive's speed ensures minimal latency, allowing you to work more efficiently. This is especially beneficial in scenarios where quick response times are critical, such as when accessing databases or running real-time applications.

Reduced Power Consumption

Despite its high speed, the Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive is designed to be energy-efficient. By optimizing power consumption, the drive minimizes the strain on your system's power supply, resulting in reduced energy costs and a smaller environmental footprint. This feature is especially important for businesses aiming to reduce their carbon footprint and lower their operating expenses.

Interface: SAS-12Gbps

Lightning-Fast Data Transfer

The Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive features a SAS-12Gbps interface, providing lightning-fast data transfer speeds. This interface ensures that your data moves swiftly between the drive and your system, resulting in reduced wait times and improved overall performance.

Seamless Integration

The SAS-12Gbps interface allows for seamless integration with various server configurations and systems. It ensures compatibility with a wide range of servers and storage solutions, making it an ideal choice for businesses and individuals seeking versatile storage options. Whether you are upgrading an existing server or building a new system from scratch, this interface offers the flexibility needed to meet your specific requirements.

Reliable Data Integrity

The SAS-12Gbps interface not only delivers fast data transfer speeds but also provides reliable data integrity. With advanced error detection and correction capabilities, this interface ensures that your data remains intact and free from corruption during transmission. This feature is crucial for businesses dealing with mission-critical data or sensitive information that must be protected at all costs.

Efficient Data Management

The high-speed SAS-12Gbps interface enables efficient data management by allowing for quick access and retrieval of files. Whether you are running complex queries on a database or accessing large multimedia files, the interface ensures that your data is readily available, enabling you to work efficiently and effectively. This feature is particularly valuable for businesses that rely heavily on data analytics or require real-time access to information.

Scalability and Future-Proofing

The SAS-12Gbps interface offers scalability and future-proofing for your storage needs. It supports high-speed data transfer rates that can accommodate increasing data volumes and emerging technologies. By investing in a drive with this interface, you can ensure that your storage solution remains relevant and capable of meeting your evolving requirements for years to come.

Form Factor: 3.5 Inch

Optimal Space Utilization

The Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive features a 3.5-inch form factor, which is the standard size for most server racks and chassis. This form factor allows for optimal space utilization within your server infrastructure, ensuring that you can maximize your storage capacity without sacrificing valuable rack space.

Easy Installation and Integration

The 3.5-inch form factor offers easy installation and integration into existing server systems. It is compatible with industry-standard drive bays, making it a hassle-free choice for businesses and individuals looking to upgrade their storage capabilities. The standardized form factor ensures seamless compatibility, eliminating the need for additional adapters or modifications.

Improved Airflow and Cooling

The larger size of the 3.5-inch form factor allows for improved airflow and cooling within your server chassis. This helps to dissipate heat effectively, reducing the risk of overheating and prolonging the lifespan of your hard disk drive. By maintaining optimal operating temperatures, this form factor ensures reliable performance and minimizes the chances of data loss due to overheating.

Durability and Stability

The 3.5-inch form factor offers enhanced durability and stability compared to smaller form factors. The larger physical size provides better protection against vibrations and shocks, ensuring that your drive remains secure and operational even in demanding environments. Whether you are operating in a data center or deploying servers in rugged conditions, this form factor provides the necessary robustness to withstand potential hazards.

Fits Various Server Configurations

The 3.5-inch form factor is widely supported by server manufacturers, making it compatible with a vast array of server configurations. Whether you are using rack-mount servers, tower servers, or blade servers, this form factor ensures that you can easily integrate the Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive into your existing infrastructure. This flexibility allows for seamless expansion or upgrades, accommodating the changing needs of your business.

Hot Plug: 1

Effortless Drive Replacement and Maintenance

The Dell R3P5W Server Hard Disk Drive supports hot plug functionality, making drive replacement and maintenance a breeze. This feature allows you to replace or add drives without needing to power down the server. It eliminates the need for system downtime, ensuring uninterrupted operations and minimizing disruptions to critical services or applications.

Increased Reliability and Fault Tolerance

Hot plug capability enhances reliability and fault tolerance by enabling quick drive replacement in case of failures or errors. By promptly replacing a faulty drive, you can minimize the risk of data loss and ensure that your system remains operational. This feature is particularly crucial for businesses that require high availability and cannot afford extended periods of downtime.

Flexibility for Storage Expansion

The hot plug feature provides flexibility for storage expansion, allowing you to add additional drives on the fly as your data requirements grow. This eliminates the need to shut down your server or disrupt ongoing operations, making it an ideal choice for businesses that need to scale their storage infrastructure without interrupting critical services. Whether you are expanding your data center or adding capacity to a single server, the hot plug capability ensures a smooth and seamless process.

Streamlined Drive Maintenance

With hot plug support, drive maintenance becomes streamlined and hassle-free. You can easily remove and replace drives for routine maintenance tasks such as firmware updates or cleaning, without affecting the overall system operation. This feature simplifies the management of your storage infrastructure, reducing the time and effort required to maintain optimal performance and reliability.

Enhanced Data Availability

The hot plug capability contributes to enhanced data availability, ensuring that your critical data remains accessible at all times. By allowing for quick drive replacement, this feature minimizes downtime and reduces the risk of data unavailability due to drive failures. This is particularly important for businesses that rely heavily on real-time data access or operate in industries where any disruption in data availability can have severe consequences.