Name: AA985973 Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 256MB Cache SFF Enterprise HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: AA985973
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS enterprise hard drive delivers a solid balance of capacity and speed designed for server and data center use. It fits into environments where dependable storage performance is critical, handling large datasets with a fast SAS connection and ample cache. This model is a practical choice for IT setups requiring reliable and efficient data access.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	AA985973

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
Compatible For	Enterprise Servers, Storage Arrays, RAID Systems
MTBF	2,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100.2 mm
Dimensions	15 mm x 69.85 mm x 100.2 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	2.50

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Dell 2.4TB enterprise hard drive is built for demanding storage environments where reliability and speed are essential. It is commonly used in servers and data centers that require fast access to large amounts of data. IT professionals and system administrators often rely on drives like this to maintain smooth operations in enterprise applications. Key Features High-capacity 2.4TB space supports extensive data storage Fast 10K RPM spin rate reduces latency for quicker file retrieval 12Gb/s SAS interface designed for robust and speedy connectivity Generous 256MB cache helps boost read/write performance 512e sector size balances compatibility and efficiency This hard drive typically appears in enterprise server racks and storage arrays where consistent speed and data integrity matter. Its design helps meet the needs of database management, virtualization, and other high-demand workloads without compromising performance.

Use Cases
The Dell 2.4TB 10K RPM SAS enterprise hard drive is optimized for environments demanding consistent high throughput and reliable data access. It is particularly suited for enterprise IT infrastructures where server performance and storage density impact operational outcomes. How It's Used: Powering virtualization hosts in data centers requiring fast disk access for multiple VMs. Supporting database servers handling transactional workloads that demand low latency. Integrating within storage clusters for scalable enterprise storage arrays. Deploying in rack-mounted servers for cloud service providers managing large-scale applications. Facilitating analytics platforms processing extensive datasets with rapid read/write needs. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by balancing capacity with speed, enabling IT teams to scale storage infrastructure while maintaining consistent performance levels critical to business applications.