Name: 161-BCQN Dell 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hot-Plug HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 161-BCQN
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512n 3.5-Inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive with Tray offers a 1TB capacity within a 3.5-inch form factor. It features a SATA interface running at 6Gb/s and operates at 7,200 RPM. The included hot-plug tray facilitates drive installation and replacement in compatible Dell systems.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Capacity	1TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512n
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Dell 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512n 3.5-Inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive with Tray provides reliable data storage with a capacity of 1TB. It operates at a spindle speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute, suitable for general storage and access tasks. This hard drive employs a SATA interface running at 6Gb/s, supporting efficient data transfer rates compatible with many server and workstation environments. This drive comes with a 3.5-inch form factor and includes a hot-plug tray, allowing for easy installation and replacement without system downtime. It is typically used in Dell server or storage systems requiring standard performance hard drives. Key Features 1TB capacity supports ample data storage 7,200 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power consumption SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with a broad range of systems 512n sector size format 3.5-inch size with hot-plug tray for convenient maintenance This hard drive serves as a practical storage solution for environments prioritizing consistent capacity with standard rotational speed. Its hot-plug design helps maintain operational uptime in server setups where drive replacement or upgrades are necessary.

Use Cases
This hard drive is typically deployed in data centers, enterprise servers, and storage arrays where 1TB capacity and standard rotational speeds meet operational requirements. It is suited for workloads that do not demand solid-state drives but require dependable spinning disk storage. How It's Used: Installed in Dell server enclosures for general-purpose storage Used as a replacement or upgrade drive in existing SATA 6Gb/s compatible systems Employed in backup and archival storage solutions Integrated into storage arrays requiring hot-swappable drive bays Utilized in environments balancing storage capacity with rotational hard drive costs Overall, this hard drive plays a role in maintaining data accessibility and storage capacity within systems that accommodate 3.5-inch SATA drives with hot-plug capabilities. It provides consistent storage functionality in enterprise and business IT setups.

FAQ's
What does 512n mean in this hard drive? 512n refers to the sector size format, indicating 512 bytes per sector. This is a traditional sector size used for compatibility with many operating systems and applications. Is this hard drive compatible with Dell servers? This drive is designed for use in Dell server systems that support 3.5-inch SATA drives with 6Gb/s interfaces and hot-plug trays. Compatibility depends on the specific server model. What does hot-plug capability allow? Hot-plug means the drive can be installed or removed without shutting down the system, facilitating easier maintenance and replacement in supported server environments. Can this drive be used in non-Dell systems? This drive uses a standard SATA 6Gb/s interface and a 3.5-inch form factor, so it may be compatible with other systems accepting these specifications, but the included tray is specific to Dell hardware. What spindle speed does this hard drive operate at? The drive operates at 7,200 revolutions per minute, providing standard performance typical for enterprise SATA hard drives. Does this drive support SATA 3 interfaces? Yes, SATA 6Gb/s corresponds to the SATA III standard, allowing data transfer rates up to 6 gigabits per second when supported by the host system.