Name: Dell G8FH1 18TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 512e 3.5inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive with kit
Brand: Dell
SKU: G8FH1
Price: 1149.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell G8FH1 18TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5-inch hot-plug hard drive offers substantial storage combined with solid performance. It fits standard server configurations and supports hot-swapping, making it suitable for enterprise data centers or any system requiring large, accessible storage without interruption.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	G8FH1

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,Dell PowerEdge,Workstations
MTBF	2500000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/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	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Dell G8FH1 hard drive offers a massive 18TB of storage, ideal for managing extensive data collections or backups. Built for 3.5-inch drive bays, it's often found in enterprise servers or data centers where reliable, high-capacity storage is essential. Designed with a 7,200 RPM spin speed and SATA 6Gbps interface, it provides steady performance for a variety of workloads. IT professionals and system administrators commonly deploy this drive in environments requiring hot-swappable storage to minimize downtime during maintenance. Key Features High capacity supports extensive file storage and archiving Hot-plug design allows drive replacement without shutting down the system 512e sector size improves compatibility with modern operating systems Robust SATA 6Gbps interface delivers dependable throughput 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise drive bays Typically integrated into Dell PowerEdge servers and similar hardware, this drive fits well in setups focused on data reliability and scalability. Its hot-plug capability helps maintain uptime in busy data environments where constant access is critical.

Use Cases
The Dell G8FH1 18TB 7.2K RPM SATA hard drive is ideal for enterprise-grade storage solutions where large capacity and reliable hot-swappable performance are critical. It suits environments that require continuous data availability and scalable storage, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: High-density rack servers in data centers managing bulk archival and backup data. Enterprise virtualization environments requiring large-capacity storage for virtual machine images. Distributed storage clusters supporting analytics workloads with fast, consistent data access. Remote office/server rooms needing scalable, hot-plug storage without system downtime. Media and content delivery networks handling massive volumes of video and image files. This drive supports operational efficiency by enabling seamless drive replacement and scaling within existing infrastructure. Its compatibility with hot-plug systems ensures minimal interruption during maintenance, facilitating high availability in demanding IT environments.