Name: C78YJ Dell EMC 18TB 7.2K RPM 12Gbps SAS 3.5in Hot-Plug HDD
Brand: Dell EMC
SKU: C78YJ
Price: 849.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell EMC C78YJ 18TB hard drive delivers large-scale storage with a reliable 7,200 RPM speed and a fast 12Gbps SAS connection. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and supports hot-plug capability, making it a practical component for enterprise storage solutions and server environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell EMC
Part Number	C78YJ

Technical Information
Capacity	18TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	256 MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage,Rackmount Servers
MTBF	2,500,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

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

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

Product Description
This Dell EMC hard drive offers a substantial 18TB capacity suited for storing extensive datasets and backups. It is commonly used in enterprise storage arrays and servers where reliability and capacity are critical. Built for IT professionals managing heavy workloads, this drive supports seamless scaling of storage environments and is often found in data centers or high-demand virtualized systems. Key Features Supports SAS 12Gbps interface providing efficient data throughput Operates at 7,200 RPM for consistent read/write speeds Designed for hot-plug insertion, reducing downtime during replacements 512e sector size improves compatibility with various operating systems 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise server drive bays Typically deployed in multi-drive storage arrays, this hard drive helps maintain high availability by allowing quick swaps without system shutdowns. Its large capacity and reliable performance make it a practical choice for organizations handling significant amounts of data daily.

Use Cases
The Dell EMC C78YJ 18TB 7.2K RPM SAS hard drive is typically implemented in environments that require high-capacity, reliable storage with consistent performance. It is well-suited for enterprise data centers and server rooms where scalable storage solutions support demanding workloads and large datasets. How It's Used: Storage clusters within enterprise IT infrastructures requiring dense, high-capacity drives for virtual machine and container storage. Data archiving and backup systems in medium to large data centers needing efficient, hot-swappable storage media. Content delivery networks (CDNs) that demand rapid access to sizeable media files in rack-mounted servers. Remote office or branch office (ROBO) environments deploying scalable storage arrays with minimal downtime during maintenance. High-capacity storage arrays supporting analytics workloads that process large volumes of structured and unstructured data. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling dense storage consolidation while maintaining steady throughput in enterprise environments. Its hot-plug design facilitates quick maintenance and scalability, allowing IT teams to adapt storage capacity without significant disruption.

C78YJ Dell EMC 18TB 7.2K RPM 12Gbps SAS 3.5in Hot-Plug HDD

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