Dell 400-ASHY 4TB 7.2K SAS 3.5-Inch 12Gb/s ST4000NM017A

Overview
The Dell 4TB 7.2K SAS 3.5-Inch 12Gb/s ST4000NM017A delivers enterprise class storage capacity in a reliable 3.5 inch form factor. Designed for high-performance servers and storage arrays, this drive combines large capacity with fast data transfer rates to support demanding workloads such as databases, virtualization, and backup solutions.

Key Features

• High Capacity: 4TB of raw storage for ample data retention.
• Fast Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm spindle delivers consistent throughput.
• High Speed Interface: 12Gb/s SAS connectivity ensures low latency and high bandwidth.
• Enterprise Reliability: Built for 24x7 operation with advanced error correction.
• Hot-Swap Ready: Supports easy replacement without system downtime.
• Energy Efficient: Optimized power consumption for reduced operating costs.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gb/s
• Capacity: 4TB (4000GB)
• Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
• Average Latency: 4.2 ms
• Cache Size: 256 MB DDR3
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C
• Power Consumption (Read/Write): 7.5 W typical
• Dimensions: 147 mm x 101.6 mm x 26.1 mm
• Connector: Dual port SAS 12Gb/s

Applications

• Enterprise servers requiring high capacity and fast access.
• Virtualization platforms hosting multiple VMs.
• Database systems with intensive read/write operations.
• Backup and archival storage where reliability is critical.
• High performance computing clusters needing consistent throughput.
• Software defined storage solutions that benefit from hot-swap capability.

This Dell SAS drive offers the perfect balance of capacity, speed, and durability for any data-intensive environment.