Name: AA240149 Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB 512e Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: AA240149
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell FIPS 140-2 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB 512e Hard Drive offers a combination of secured storage and performance, fitting well in enterprise-grade servers and data centers. It delivers encrypted data protection and fast access, making it suited for applications that demand reliability, speed, and compliance with strict security standards.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	AA240149

Technical Information
Capacity	2.4TB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	10,000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	2.50

Product Description
This Dell FIPS 140-2 certified hard drive offers 2.4TB of high-speed storage designed for enterprise environments requiring strong data security. Built with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and a 12Gb/s SAS interface, it caters to workloads that demand both fast access and reliable throughput. Often found in data centers and server setups, this drive is geared towards IT professionals and system administrators who need secure and efficient storage solutions. Its FIPS 140-2 certification ensures compliance with government and industry security standards. Key Features FIPS 140-2 certification for data security and encryption High-capacity 2.4TB storage to handle large datasets Fast SAS interface enabling quick data access and transfer Ample 256MB cache to reduce latency during operations 512e sector format balancing efficiency and compatibility This hard drive is typically deployed in secure enterprise servers and storage arrays where data integrity and compliance matter. It plays a key role in environments that require both speed and stringent security measures without sacrificing capacity.

Use Cases
The Dell FIPS 140-2 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS Hard Drive is commonly deployed in environments requiring high security and consistent performance, such as enterprise data centers and government IT infrastructures. Its encrypted storage capabilities make it particularly suited for organizations handling sensitive data that must comply with strict regulatory requirements. How It's Used: Securing confidential financial records in banking data centers to maintain compliance with industry encryption standards. Supporting virtualization workloads in multi-tenant enterprise IT environments requiring fast, reliable storage with data protection. Integrating into rack-mounted servers within government agencies where FIPS 140-2 certification is mandatory. Enhancing storage clusters in healthcare facilities managing patient information under HIPAA regulations. Deploying in remote office servers that process sensitive operational data with a need for robust encryption and quick access. This drive's combination of cryptographic security and 12Gb/s SAS performance facilitates operational efficiency and scalability in demanding IT infrastructures. Its design supports sustained workload throughput, meeting the throughput and compliance needs of high-security storage environments.

AA240149 Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB 512e Enterprise Hard Drive

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