Dell FCHXF 4TB 7.2K SAS 3.5-Inch 12Gb/s SED ST4000NM0135 / 2AR207-251

Overview
The Dell 4TB 7.2K SAS 3.5-Inch 12Gb/s Self-Encrypting Drive (model FCHXF) delivers enterprise class storage capacity and performance in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. Designed for demanding data center environments, this drive combines high capacity, fast rotational speed, and built-in hardware encryption to protect sensitive information while maintaining reliable, consistent throughput.

Key Features

• 4TB raw capacity for large data sets and virtualization workloads
• 7200 RPM spindle speed for balanced performance and power efficiency
• 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures high bandwidth and low latency
• Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) with 256-bit AES encryption for data at rest
• Enterprise grade reliability with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2 million hours
• Hot-plug ready for seamless maintenance and upgrades
• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and major OEM platforms

Technical Specifications

• Model / Part Number: FCHXF
• Drive Type: 3.5-inch SAS HDD
• Capacity: 4TB (4000GB)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch, 2.5-inch rack mount compatible
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS (6Gb/s backward compatible)
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 128MB DDR3
• Encryption: 256-bit AES XTS hardware encryption
• Power Consumption: Approx 7.5W idle, 9.0W active
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
• Shock Resistance: 65G non-operating, 30G operating

Typical Applications

• Virtualization hosts and hyper-converged infrastructure
• Database servers requiring high capacity and data protection
• Backup and archival solutions with encryption compliance
• Enterprise file and content management systems
• High performance computing clusters with hot-plug capability