Name: 6DR60 Dell 8TB 7200RPM 12Gb/s SAS 4Kn 3.5-in Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 6DR60
Price: 376.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 8TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s (4Kn) 3.5-in Hard Drive with Tray is designed to provide substantial storage with steady performance for enterprise-grade servers and storage solutions. It fits into systems that require a balance of capacity, speed, and reliability for managing large datasets and critical workloads.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	6DR60

Technical Information
Capacity	8TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	4Kn
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage
MTBF	2,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
This Dell 8TB 7200RPM SAS hard drive is built for storage-heavy environments requiring reliable, high-capacity disks. It’s often found in servers and data centers where large volumes of data need to be stored and accessed quickly. System administrators and IT professionals usually use drives like this in enterprise setups to manage databases, virtual machines, backups, or archival storage. The 3.5-inch form factor with tray makes it compatible with many Dell storage arrays. Key Features High 8TB capacity allows for extensive data storage without frequent upgrades 7200RPM speed balances performance with durability in enterprise workloads 12Gb/s SAS interface provides a fast and reliable connection for continuous data flow 4Kn (4096-byte) sector size enhances efficiency in large file handling and reduces overhead Includes tray for easy installation in compatible Dell server chassis This drive is commonly deployed in business environments where dependable storage is critical, such as database servers or backup systems. Its capacity and interface make it suited for tasks that require both volume and speed without sacrificing stability. By using this hard drive, organizations can maintain consistent access to data and reduce downtime, supporting daily operations and long-term data management needs.

Use Cases
The Dell 8TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s (4Kn) 3.5-in Hard Drive is ideal for enterprise data centers and mid-to-large scale server environments where high capacity and reliable throughput are essential. IT administrators managing virtualization platforms or large storage clusters will find this drive suitable for maintaining balanced performance and efficient data handling. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments in enterprise data centers requiring consistent, high-capacity storage for multiple virtual machines. Deployments in rack-mounted servers for mid-sized businesses running database applications with intensive read/write workloads. Storage clusters in cloud infrastructure setups needing scalable, efficient storage with enhanced sector utilization. Archival and backup servers within enterprise IT departments managing large volumes of structured and unstructured data. Edge computing nodes in remote offices where space is limited but dependable storage performance is critical. By integrating this drive into server storage configurations, organizations can optimize operational workflows with efficient data throughput and scalable capacity. This supports sustained performance across demanding workloads while facilitating future growth in data-intensive environments.