Dell 400-BEGD 600GB 10K SAS 12GBPS 2.5 Inch Hot-Plug HDD

Dell 400-BEGD 600GB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512n 2.5 Inch Form Factor Hot-plug Hard Drive Overview

The Dell 400-BEGD 600GB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512n 2.5 Inch Form Factor Hot-plug Hard Drive with Tray is an enterprise-grade storage solution designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers and business environments. This hard drive offers a combination of high capacity, fast performance, and reliability, making it ideal for servers and storage arrays. As part of Dell's portfolio of high-performance storage solutions, the 400-BEGD is designed to support high-intensity applications, virtualization, and large data workloads.

Key Features of the Dell 400-BEGD 600GB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512n 2.5 Inch Form Factor Hot-plug Hard Drive

• Storage Capacity: 600GB
• Speed: 10,000 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
• Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 12Gbps
• Form Factor: 2.5 Inches
• Drive Type: Hot-plug (Supports quick installation and removal without powering down the system)
• Compatibility: Designed for use in Dell PowerEdge servers, storage systems, and other compatible systems.
• Hot-Swap Support: Allows easy and safe replacement of hard drives without system downtime.

The Dell 400-BEGD for Your Enterprise Storage Needs

The Dell 400-BEGD hard drive is engineered to deliver superior performance, scalability, and reliability for data-intensive workloads. Whether you're managing virtualized environments, large-scale databases, or high-performance computing applications, this drive is built to meet the demands of today's data-driven enterprises. With its 10K RPM speed and 12Gbps SAS interface, the 400-BEGD ensures fast read and write speeds, reducing latency and improving the overall responsiveness of your systems.

Specifications of the Dell 400-BEGD 600GB 10K RPM SAS-12GBPS 512n 2.5 Inch Form Factor Hot-plug Hard Drive

Storage Capacity and Performance

The 600GB storage capacity offers an ideal balance between size and performance. It is particularly suitable for use in high-performance environments where quick access to data is essential. With a rotational speed of 10,000 RPM, the drive is capable of providing fast access to stored data, making it an excellent choice for demanding applications such as databases, web servers, and enterprise applications.

Interface and Data Transfer Rate

The 12Gbps SAS interface provides significantly higher data transfer rates compared to traditional SATA interfaces. This means that the Dell 400-BEGD hard drive can handle more data at once, which is essential for high-performance environments like data centers and virtualized platforms. SAS drives are also known for their reliability, as they support full-duplex communication, which allows for simultaneous data transmission in both directions, enhancing throughput and reducing bottlenecks.

Form Factor and Compatibility

With a 2.5-inch form factor, the Dell 400-BEGD hard drive is compact and designed to fit in a variety of server racks, ensuring easy integration into your existing infrastructure. This form factor is particularly ideal for environments where space is at a premium, such as blade servers or high-density storage systems. The drive's hot-plug feature allows for easy installation and replacement of hard drives without needing to power down the system, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.

Hot-Plug Functionality

The hot-plug functionality of the Dell 400-BEGD 600GB drive means that you can install or replace the drive without interrupting your system's operation. This is a critical feature for data centers and other environments where uptime is a top priority. Hot-plug capability allows system administrators to maintain high levels of availability, reducing the risk of system failures and increasing operational efficiency.

Applications of the Dell 400-BEGD Hard Drive

Data Centers and Enterprise Storage

Data centers require hard drives that can handle high volumes of data and support a wide range of enterprise applications. The Dell 400-BEGD 600GB SAS drive is designed for exactly this purpose. It offers excellent read and write speeds, high capacity, and reliability, making it a preferred choice for large-scale storage solutions. Its ability to handle demanding workloads with minimal latency ensures that your data center can operate efficiently and meet the performance requirements of enterprise applications.

Virtualization Environments

In virtualized environments, fast storage performance is critical for ensuring that virtual machines (VMs) operate smoothly. The Dell 400-BEGD drive supports virtualization technologies, such as VMware and Hyper-V, with its fast data transfer rate and low latency. With 600GB of storage, it provides ample space for VM images and data storage, making it an ideal choice for virtualized server environments.

Database Systems

Databases require hard drives that can handle large volumes of data and provide fast access times. The 10K RPM speed and 12Gbps SAS interface of the Dell 400-BEGD 600GB drive ensure that database queries are processed quickly and efficiently. Whether you're running relational databases like SQL Server or NoSQL databases like MongoDB, the Dell 400-BEGD hard drive is built to meet the performance demands of modern database systems.

High-Performance Computing

For high-performance computing (HPC) applications that require rapid data access and large amounts of storage, the Dell 400-BEGD provides the necessary speed and capacity. With its fast rotational speed and SAS interface, the drive ensures that HPC applications, such as scientific simulations and big data analytics, run efficiently and with minimal data bottlenecks.

Reliability and Durability of the Dell 400-BEGD Hard Drive

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

The Dell 400-BEGD 600GB 10K RPM SAS drive is designed for enterprise-level reliability. It features advanced technologies, including error-correction and data protection mechanisms, to ensure that your data remains safe and accessible at all times. Built with high-quality components, the drive is capable of withstanding the demanding conditions of 24/7 operations in data centers and high-performance environments.

Durability for Continuous Operation

With its robust design, the Dell 400-BEGD hard drive is engineered to withstand continuous operation without failure. The 10K RPM speed ensures that the drive performs consistently under heavy workloads, while the SAS interface provides added reliability with advanced error detection and recovery features. This makes the 400-BEGD suitable for high-availability applications where downtime can have significant consequences.

Built for Heavy Workloads

Whether you're managing a high-traffic website, running resource-intensive enterprise applications, or managing large data sets, the Dell 400-BEGD hard drive is built to handle these heavy workloads with ease. The combination of its large storage capacity, high data transfer rate, and hot-plug capability makes it an ideal choice for businesses that need reliable, fast storage solutions.