Dell JDMHW 2.4TB SAS 10K RPM HDD with Hot-Plug Hybrid Carrier

Dell JDMHW Hybrid 2.4TB 10K SAS HDD Overview

General Product Information

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Model Number: JDMHW
• Product Type: Internal Hard Disk Drive

Technical Specifications

Storage and Form Factor

• Storage Capacity: 2.4TB, ideal for large data environments
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch HDD housed in a 3.5-inch hybrid carrier
• Interface: SAS 12 Gbps for high-speed data transfer
• Cache Memory: 256MB, facilitating improved performance
• Sector Size: 512e, enhancing compatibility with modern systems

Performance Metrics

• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM, ensuring rapid data access
• Average Latency: 2.9 ms for quick data retrieval
• Sustained Transfer Rate: 270 MB/s to 117 MB/s from outer to inner diameter
• Cache Multisegmented: 256MB for enhanced efficiency
• External Transfer Rate: 1,200 Mbps, optimizing data flow

Advanced Caching Features

I/O Acceleration and Response Optimization

• Enhanced I/O Acceleration: Yes, improving overall system responsiveness
• NAND Flash Type: eMLC, designed for durability and performance
• NAND Flash Size: 16GB, boosting data handling capabilities
• Intelligent NAND Endurance Management: Yes, prolonging the drive's lifespan

Expansion and Connectivity Options

Interface and Compatibility

• Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12 Gbps for seamless integration
• Compatible Bays: 1 x Hot-swap - 2.5-inch in a 3.5-inch hybrid carrier

Supported Systems

• PowerEdge C6420
• PowerEdge C6520
• PowerEdge C6525
• PowerEdge HS5610
• PowerEdge HS5620
• PowerEdge MX760c
• PowerEdge R360
• PowerEdge R440
• PowerEdge R450
• PowerEdge R550
• PowerEdge R640
• PowerEdge R650
• PowerEdge R650xs
• PowerEdge R6525
• PowerEdge R660
• PowerEdge R660xs
• PowerEdge R6615
• PowerEdge R6625
• PowerEdge R740
• PowerEdge R740xd
• PowerEdge R750
• PowerEdge R750xs
• PowerEdge R7515
• PowerEdge R7525
• PowerEdge R760
• PowerEdge R760xs
• PowerEdge R7615
• PowerEdge R7625
• PowerEdge R840
• PowerEdge R860
• PowerEdge R940
• PowerEdge R960
• PowerEdge T550
• PowerEdge T560
• PowerVault MD2424

Interface

The Dell 2.4TB SAS HDD Hybrid Carrier boasts a powerful and reliable interface - SAS, which stands for Serial Attached SCSI. This interface provides numerous benefits to users, making it an essential feature for those seeking optimal performance and reliability in their storage solution.

High Data Transfer Rates

SAS offers significantly higher data transfer rates compared to other interfaces such as SATA. With its ability to support both serial and parallel data transmission, SAS drives can achieve speeds of up to 12 Gbps. This impressive speed ensures that data can be read from and written to the drive quickly and efficiently, minimizing waiting times and maximizing productivity.

Enhanced Scalability and Expandability

SAS drives are designed with scalability in mind, making them ideal for businesses and enterprises that require a storage solution capable of accommodating future growth. The SAS interface allows for easy expansion of storage capacity by simply adding more drives to the existing system. This scalability ensures that users can adapt their storage infrastructure to meet their evolving needs without the hassle of replacing or upgrading the entire system.

Improved Reliability

One of the key advantages of SAS is its superior reliability compared to other interfaces. SAS drives are built with enterprise-grade components and undergo rigorous testing to ensure their durability and resistance to failures. This increased reliability is crucial for businesses that rely on continuous availability of their data, as any downtime due to drive failures can result in significant financial losses and disruption to operations.

Error Correction and Data Integrity

SAS drives incorporate advanced error correction techniques to detect and correct any data errors that may occur during transmission. This ensures the integrity of stored data, minimizing the risk of data corruption or loss. By maintaining data integrity, SAS drives offer peace of mind to users, knowing that their critical information remains intact and accessible at all times.

Redundancy and Fault-Tolerance

SAS drives support various RAID configurations, which provide redundancy and fault-tolerance. By implementing RAID, users can create duplicate copies of data across multiple drives, ensuring that if one drive fails, the system can seamlessly switch to the redundant drive without any data loss or downtime. This fault-tolerant capability is particularly important in mission-critical environments where continuous operation is crucial.

Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure

Another advantage of SAS is its backward compatibility with older SCSI technologies. This means that users can easily integrate SAS drives into their existing infrastructure without the need for extensive upgrades or replacements. This compatibility ensures a smooth transition to SAS technology while preserving the investment made in previous storage solutions.

Capacity

The Dell 2.4TB SAS HDD Hybrid Carrier offers an impressive storage capacity of 2.4TB, making it an ideal choice for users requiring ample storage space for their data-intensive applications and workloads.

Expanded Storage Options

With a capacity of 2.4TB, users can store a vast amount of data, including large files, multimedia content, databases, and virtual machine images. This expanded storage capability allows businesses to consolidate their data onto a single drive, simplifying management and reducing the need for multiple drives.

Efficient Data Organization

The large capacity of the Dell 2.4TB SAS HDD Hybrid Carrier enables users to organize their data more efficiently. With ample space available, users can allocate separate partitions or volumes for specific purposes, such as operating systems, applications, and user data. This organization enhances system performance by ensuring that data is stored and accessed in a structured and optimized manner.

Future-Proof Investment

By investing in a 2.4TB SAS drive, users can future-proof their storage infrastructure, allowing for the growth of their data needs over time. As data continues to grow exponentially, having a high-capacity drive like the Dell 2.4TB SAS HDD Hybrid Carrier ensures that users won't quickly outgrow their storage solution, eliminating the need for frequent upgrades or replacements.

Cost-Effective Solution

The 2.4TB capacity of this drive offers a cost-effective solution for users who require a significant amount of storage space. Instead of investing in multiple smaller drives, which can be more expensive and complex to manage, users can consolidate their storage onto a single 2.4TB drive, reducing hardware costs and simplifying maintenance.

Reduced Power and Space Requirements

By utilizing a single 2.4TB SAS drive, users can reduce their power consumption and space requirements compared to using multiple smaller drives. This is particularly beneficial for organizations with limited rack space or those seeking to minimize their environmental footprint. Consolidating storage onto one high-capacity drive also simplifies cable management and reduces the number of required connections.

Optimized Workflows

The large capacity of the Dell 2.4TB SAS HDD Hybrid Carrier enables users to store and access vast amounts of data without the need for time-consuming data transfers or external storage solutions. This optimization of workflows ensures that users can efficiently work with their data, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime.

HotPlug

The Dell 2.4TB SAS HDD Hybrid Carrier features HotPlug functionality, which allows users to add or remove drives while the system is still running. This feature offers several benefits and plays a vital role in ensuring uninterrupted operation and ease of maintenance.

Enhanced Flexibility

HotPlug enables users to add additional drives to their system or replace faulty ones without shutting down the entire system. This flexibility is particularly valuable in environments where continuous operation is critical, such as data centers or servers that need to be available 24/7. With HotPlug, users can expand their storage capacity or replace drives on the fly, minimizing downtime and maintaining seamless operations.

Easier Maintenance and Upgrades

HotPlug simplifies drive maintenance and upgrades by eliminating the need to power down the system. This significantly reduces the time and effort required to perform routine maintenance tasks, as drives can be replaced or upgraded without disrupting the entire system. This ease of maintenance translates into cost savings and increased efficiency for businesses, as they can keep their storage infrastructure up to date with minimal disruption.

Reduced Risk of Data Loss

HotPlug minimizes the risk of data loss during drive replacements or upgrades. By allowing drives to be added or removed while the system is still running, users can ensure that critical data remains accessible and protected at all times. This feature is especially crucial in environments where data availability is paramount, such as financial institutions or healthcare facilities.

Streamlined Storage Expansion

HotPlug simplifies the process of expanding storage capacity by allowing users to add new drives to their existing system without interrupting ongoing operations. This streamlined expansion capability ensures that businesses can scale their storage infrastructure seamlessly as their needs grow, avoiding costly downtime and disruptions.

Fault-Tolerant Operation

HotPlug contributes to a fault-tolerant storage environment by allowing for quick drive replacements in case of failures. When a drive fails, it can be promptly removed and replaced with a new one without impacting the overall system. This fault-tolerant operation ensures that critical data remains accessible and protected, reducing the risk of data loss and minimizing downtime.

Improved System Uptime

HotPlug's ability to add or remove drives on the fly enhances system uptime and availability. By eliminating the need to power down the system for drive maintenance or upgrades, users can ensure continuous operations and uninterrupted access to their data. This improved system uptime translates into increased productivity and customer satisfaction.