DELL
DELL 161-BBRL 4TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Hot Plug Hard Drive
A 4 TB SATA hard drive for 14G and 15G servers with 7.2K RPM and hot-plug 3.5 inch form factor
- TypeControl Module
- 4 TB capacity for large data storage
- 2 K RPM spindle speed for responsive access
- SATA 6 Gbps interface for reliable connectivity
- Hot-plug 3.5 inch form factor fits 14G and 15G servers
4TB 7.2K SATA Server Drive
This Dell 161-BBRL hard drive provides 4TB of storage with a 7.2K rotational speed and SATA 6Gbps interface. It uses a 3.5 inch form factor and supports hot-plug installation. The drive is designed for 14G and 15G Dell PowerEdge servers.
Suits 14G or 15G server storage expansion
This drive suits administrators adding capacity to compatible 14G or 15G Dell servers using SATA bays. It is not for systems that require 2.5 inch drives, interfaces other than SATA, or rotational speeds beyond 7.2K. Buyers needing different form factors or protocols should look elsewhere.
Highlights
- 4 TB capacity for large data storage
- 2 K RPM spindle speed for responsive access
- SATA 6 Gbps interface for reliable connectivity
- Hot-plug 3.5 inch form factor fits 14G and 15G servers
Specifications
| Type | Control Module |
|---|---|
| Shipping weight | 2.27 kg |
| Package size | 173 × 109 × 28 mm |
Questions about this item
Will the 7.2K spindle speed become the bottleneck during sustained write workloads on this 4TB drive?
At 7.2K RPM the mechanical latency of the 161-BBRL limits sustained sequential throughput, so long write streams will hit the spindle ceiling before the SATA interface saturates.
How much heat does the 3.5-inch hot-plug drive add to a 14G or 15G chassis under all-day operation?
The 4TB 7.2K SATA unit draws typical nearline power, so a fully populated bay row raises intake temperature modestly; plan airflow for the combined thermal load of each 161-BBRL installed.
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