Dell 400-AZXD 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS 256MB 512E 3.5Inch LFF Hard Drive

Product Overview of the Dell 400-AZXD High-Capacity HDD

The Dell 400-AZXD is a powerful and high-capacity 12TB hard drive designed specifically for Dell Powervault storage systems. With a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, this drive offers exceptional data access speeds, enhancing application performance in demanding enterprise environments.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Part Number: 400-AZXD
• Capacity: 12TB
• Form Factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps
• Cache: 256MB buffer
• Sector Size: 512e
• Encryption: Yes, FIPS 140-2 self-encrypting

Key Features

• Storage Capacity: Massive 12TB capacity, providing ample space for critical data and applications.
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM for rapid data access and efficient performance.
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps, supporting high-speed data transfers.
• Buffer: 256MB cache for smoother data processing.
• Format: 512e sector size, enhancing compatibility with modern storage infrastructure.
• Security: Self-encrypting, TCG FIPS 140-2 certified for heightened data protection.

Enhanced Reliability and Security

Engineered for secure data storage, the DELL 12TB hard drive features advanced self-encryption, meeting TCG FIPS 140-2 standards. This ensures an added layer of protection, particularly valuable for sensitive data in enterprise setups.

Self-Encryption Benefits

• Ensures data security by preventing unauthorized access.
• Meets TCG FIPS 140-2 security compliance, ideal for regulated environments.
• Reduces risk in case of drive loss or theft.

Energy-Efficient Helium Platform Design

Designed for energy efficiency, the DELL 400-AZXD operates on a helium-filled platform, which reduces internal friction and lowers power consumption. This design choice not only extends the drive’s lifespan but also reduces operational costs.

Helium Platform Advantages

• Improves performance and drive reliability.
• Enhances energy efficiency, lowering overall power usage.
• Reduces cooling requirements in dense storage environments.

Performance and Speed

This drive offers high-speed data transfer capabilities, with an average latency of 4.16 ms and a sustained transfer rate of up to 243 MBps (read) and 255 MBps (write). These specifications make it an ideal choice for data-intensive tasks and enterprise applications that demand quick data access.

Detailed Performance Metrics

• Average Latency: 4.16 ms for prompt data retrieval.
• Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 243 Mbps for reading and 255 Mbps for writing.
• Seek Time: Typical read seek time is 8.0 ms, and write seek time is 8.6 ms.

Hot-Plug Support for Simplified Maintenance

The DELL 400-AZXD hard drive includes hot-plugging capability, allowing IT personnel to replace or maintain the drive without powering down the server, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Hot-Plugging Benefits

• Enables easy and quick drive replacement in live systems.
• Reduces maintenance time and operational downtime.
• Ensures server uptime, crucial for enterprise environments.

Compatibility

The DELL 12TB hard drive is compatible with a range of DELL Powervault storage systems, including models like the Powervault ME4084 and Powervault ME484. This compatibility enhances its versatility within DELL environments, allowing for seamless integration and expansion.

Supported Powervault Models

• Powervault ME4084
• Powervault ME484

Optimize Your DELL Powervault with 12TB High-Performance Storage

By integrating the DELL 400-AZXD 12TB hard drive, enterprises gain the advantage of faster data access, increased security, and enhanced energy efficiency, making it a robust solution for modern storage demands.

Capacity

The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive is equipped with a massive storage capacity of 12TB, making it an ideal choice for users who require large amounts of storage space. Whether you are a professional photographer, a videographer, or a data-intensive business, this hard drive can accommodate your growing storage needs.

Benefits of 12TB Capacity

1. Ample Space for Data: With 12TB of storage capacity, you can store thousands of hours of high-definition videos, millions of photos, and massive amounts of documents and files without worrying about running out of space. This allows you to keep all your important data in one place, making it easily accessible whenever you need it.

2. Scalability: The large capacity of this hard drive ensures that you have enough room to accommodate future data growth. As your needs expand, you won't have to worry about purchasing additional storage devices or constantly managing and transferring files to free up space.

Importance of 12TB Capacity

1. Media Professionals: For photographers and videographers working with high-resolution images and videos, having a large capacity hard drive is crucial. It allows them to store and manage their extensive libraries of media files efficiently, ensuring quick access and seamless workflow.

2. Businesses and Enterprises: In today's data-driven world, businesses generate vast amounts of data on a daily basis. Having a 12TB hard drive enables companies to store their data archives, backups, and other critical files in a centralized location. This not only improves data management but also enhances overall productivity and efficiency.

Reliability and Durability

The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive is built to withstand heavy usage and offers excellent reliability. With its high-quality construction and advanced technology, it ensures that your data remains safe and secure. Additionally, the drive's durability ensures that it can handle the demands of continuous operation without compromising performance.

Speed

With a rotational speed of 7.2K RPM (revolutions per minute), the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive delivers impressive performance and speed. This feature is particularly important for users who require fast data access and transfer rates.

Benefits of 7.2K RPM Speed

1. Faster Data Transfer: The high rotational speed of 7.2K RPM allows for faster data transfer rates, reducing the time required to copy or move large files. This is especially advantageous when working with large media files or undertaking data-intensive tasks.

2. Improved System Responsiveness: The increased speed provided by this hard drive enhances overall system responsiveness. Applications launch more quickly, and data retrieval becomes nearly instantaneous, resulting in a smooth and efficient user experience.

Importance of 7.2K RPM Speed

1. Gamers and Enthusiasts: Gamers and enthusiasts who demand high-performance systems will appreciate the fast loading times and reduced lag provided by the 7.2K RPM speed. It enables smooth gameplay without interruptions, ensuring an immersive gaming experience.

2. Multimedia Professionals: Video editors, graphic designers, and other multimedia professionals often work with large files that require quick access and editing. The high-speed performance of this hard drive allows them to work more efficiently, improving their productivity and saving valuable time.

Reliable Performance

The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive is designed to deliver consistent performance even during demanding tasks. Its reliable speed ensures that you can rely on it for smooth operation and efficient data handling.

Interface

The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive features a SAS-12GBPS interface, providing users with a high-speed and reliable connection to their storage array. The interface plays a crucial role in the performance and compatibility of the hard drive.

Benefits of SAS-12GBPS Interface

1. Faster Data Transfer: The SAS-12GBPS interface offers significantly higher data transfer rates compared to traditional interfaces. This allows for faster backups, file transfers, and data-intensive operations, ultimately improving overall system performance.

2. Improved Scalability: The high-speed interface ensures that the hard drive can keep up with the demands of modern storage arrays. It allows for seamless integration into existing systems and provides the flexibility to scale up storage capacity without sacrificing performance.

Importance of SAS-12GBPS Interface

1. Data Centers and Enterprises: Data centers and enterprise environments require storage solutions that can handle massive amounts of data and provide reliable performance. The SAS-12GBPS interface meets these requirements by offering fast and efficient data transfer, making it an ideal choice for these demanding environments.

2. High-Speed Computing: Users who rely on high-performance computing systems, such as those used in scientific research or complex simulations, will benefit from the fast and reliable connection provided by the SAS-12GBPS interface. It ensures that data can be processed and accessed quickly, optimizing the performance of these specialized systems.

Compatibility and Flexibility

The SAS-12GBPS interface is widely supported by various storage systems and devices, ensuring compatibility across different platforms. This allows users to easily integrate the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive into their existing infrastructure without any compatibility issues.

Cache

The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive is equipped with a generous 256MB cache, which enhances its performance by temporarily storing frequently accessed data. The cache acts as a buffer, allowing for faster retrieval of data and improving overall system responsiveness.

Benefits of 256MB Cache

1. Improved Read and Write Speeds: The large cache size enables the hard drive to quickly retrieve frequently accessed data, resulting in faster read and write speeds. This is particularly beneficial when working with large files or running applications that require rapid data access.

2. Enhanced Multitasking: The cache allows the hard drive to handle multiple read and write requests simultaneously, improving multitasking capabilities. This means that you can run multiple applications or perform data-intensive tasks without experiencing significant performance degradation.

Importance of 256MB Cache

1. Content Creators: Content creators who work with high-resolution videos, images, and audio files can benefit greatly from the large cache size. It allows for seamless editing and rendering, ensuring smooth workflow and reducing the time required to process and save large media projects.

2. Database Management: Databases often require frequent access to specific data sets. The 256MB cache helps optimize database performance by storing frequently accessed data in memory, reducing the need to fetch it from the disk. This results in faster query response times and improved overall database efficiency.

Efficiency and Performance

The cache in the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive significantly improves its efficiency and performance by minimizing data retrieval times and optimizing read and write operations. Users can expect faster system boot times, quicker application launches, and improved overall system responsiveness.

Form Factor

The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive features a 3.5 Inch LFF (Large Form Factor) design, which is the standard form factor for desktop and server hard drives. The form factor plays a crucial role in compatibility and installation options.

Benefits of 3.5 Inch LFF

1. Compatibility: The 3.5 Inch LFF form factor is widely supported by desktops, workstations, and server systems, ensuring compatibility across various platforms. This makes it easy to integrate the hard drive into existing systems without the need for additional adapters or modifications.

2. Scalability: The larger form factor allows for higher storage capacities, making it suitable for users who require extensive storage space. It provides room for multiple platters and additional hardware components, enabling higher capacity hard drives without sacrificing performance.

Importance of 3.5 Inch LFF

1. Server Systems: Server systems often utilize multiple hard drives to create large storage arrays or implement RAID configurations. The 3.5 Inch LFF form factor allows for easy installation and hot-swapping of drives, making it an ideal choice for servers where reliability and scalability are paramount.

2. Desktop Users: Desktop users who require high-capacity storage for media files, backups, or gaming libraries will appreciate the compatibility and expandability offered by the 3.5 Inch LFF form factor. It allows them to easily upgrade their storage capacity without needing to replace their entire system or invest in external storage solutions.

Ease of Installation

The 3.5 Inch LFF form factor ensures hassle-free installation of the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive into compatible systems. Its standardized design simplifies the process, allowing users to quickly and securely mount the drive without requiring specialized tools or adapters.

Sector Size

The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive features a sector size of 512E (512 Emulation), which determines the smallest unit that can be read from or written to on the hard drive. The sector size plays a crucial role in data storage and retrieval processes.

Benefits of 512E Sector Size

1. Compatibility: The 512E sector size is widely supported by operating systems and applications, ensuring compatibility across various platforms. This means that the hard drive can be seamlessly integrated into existing systems without any compatibility issues or performance drawbacks.

2. Efficient Data Storage: The 512E sector size allows for efficient storage of data by aligning it with the physical sectors on the hard drive. This alignment improves read and write performance, reduces wasted space, and optimizes disk utilization.

Importance of 512E Sector Size

1. Data Integrity: The 512E sector size helps ensure data integrity by minimizing the risk of data corruption or loss. It allows for more accurate error checking and correction, improving overall data reliability and reducing the likelihood of data corruption during read or write operations.

2. Interoperability: The 512E sector size enables seamless interoperability between different storage devices and systems. It ensures that data can be easily transferred or shared between different platforms without compatibility issues, facilitating efficient collaboration and data exchange.

Efficient Data Management

The 512E sector size in the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive optimizes data storage and retrieval processes, enhancing overall efficiency and reliability. Users can trust that their data is stored securely and can be accessed quickly without any compatibility concerns.

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The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive is specifically designed for storage arrays, making it an ideal choice for users who require high-capacity and reliable storage solutions for their data-intensive applications.

Benefits of Storage Array Compatibility

1. Increased Storage Capacity: Storage arrays provide a scalable solution for expanding storage capacity. By using the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive in a storage array configuration, users can significantly increase their overall storage capacity, accommodating growing data requirements.

2. Enhanced Data Redundancy: Storage arrays often implement redundancy features such as RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks), which improve data reliability and protection against drive failures. The Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive's compatibility with storage arrays ensures that users can take advantage of these advanced data protection mechanisms.

Importance of Storage Array Compatibility

1. Enterprise Environments: Enterprises dealing with large datasets and mission-critical applications require reliable and scalable storage solutions. The compatibility of the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive with storage arrays provides the performance, capacity, and redundancy necessary to meet these demanding requirements.

2. Data Centers: Data centers house massive amounts of data and require highly efficient and fault-tolerant storage systems. By utilizing the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive in storage arrays, data centers can ensure the availability and integrity of their stored data, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Scalability and Reliability

The compatibility of the Dell 400-AZXD Hard Drive with storage arrays allows for seamless scalability and enhanced data redundancy. Users can expand their storage capacity as needed while maintaining high levels of data reliability and protection against drive failures.