Name: 161-BCSP Dell 32TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hot-Plug HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 161-BCSP
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 32TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512e 512MB 3.5-Inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive with Tray is a high-capacity storage device designed for enterprise server and storage systems. It features a SATA interface supporting up to 6Gb/s transfer speeds, a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, 512MB cache, and a 512e sector format to balance capacity and compatibility within data center environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Capacity	30.72TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	512MB
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 32TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512e 512MB 3.5-Inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive with Tray is designed to provide substantial storage capacity for enterprise-level applications. It is typically deployed in data centers, servers, and storage arrays where large-scale data storage and retrieval are essential. This hard drive is suited for IT professionals and system administrators managing server environments that require high-capacity drives integrated with standard SATA interfaces. Key Features Large 32TB capacity suitable for extensive archival and active data storage 7,200 RPM spindle speed for consistent rotational performance SATA 6Gb/s interface enabling standard connectivity with many server platforms 512MB cache memory enhancing data transfer efficiency 512e sector size supporting compatibility with modern file systems This hard drive offers a practical solution for environments demanding significant storage volumes with standard SATA connectivity. Its hot-plug design facilitates maintenance and replacement without system downtime, providing operational flexibility in complex IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
This hard drive is typically employed in enterprise storage solutions within data centers and server farms. It suits workloads requiring large capacity storage on a SATA interface, such as backup storage, archival systems, and general-purpose file storage for IT infrastructure. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted servers to expand bulk storage capacity Used in storage arrays for large-scale data archiving and backup Deployed in environments requiring hot-plug capability for easy maintenance Utilized by IT administrators managing SATA-compatible enterprise servers Supports workloads where steady 7,200 RPM performance is acceptable Operationally, this hard drive plays a role in maintaining storage capacity scalability without altering server infrastructure significantly. Its compatibility with standard SATA interfaces and tray mounting supports straightforward integration and servicing in data center environments.

FAQ's
What interface does the 161-BCSP hard drive use? The 161-BCSP uses a SATA interface with a transfer rate of 6Gb/s, compatible with standard SATA ports in servers and storage arrays. What is the spindle speed of this Dell hard drive? This hard drive operates at 7,200 RPM, providing consistent rotational speed for data access. Does the hard drive support hot-plug functionality? Yes, the 161-BCSP includes hot-plug capability, allowing removal or installation without powering down the system. What is the cache size of the 161-BCSP model? It features a 512MB cache buffer to assist in data transfer and improve performance during read/write operations. What sector size does this hard drive use? The drive uses 512e sector format, which emulates 512-byte sectors on larger physical sectors for compatibility. What form factor is this Dell hard drive? The 161-BCSP is a 3.5-inch drive, designed to fit standard server and storage chassis bays.