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Silver metal 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-plug tray

DELL

DELL G2G54 1.2TB SAS 12Gbps 2.5" Hard Drive

SKU CH-HQ9V-1X3SD

A 1.2 TB SAS hard drive with 12 Gbps interface in a 2.5 inch form factor for PowerVault NX3240 storage systems

  • MaterialMetal
  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data fast
  • Hot-plug design enables drive swaps without shutdown
  • 5" form factor fits dense server bays
  • Compatible with PowerVault NX3240 storage systems

Purpose-Built Storage

The Dell G2G54 is a 1.2 TB SAS hard drive designed for PowerVault NX Series NX3240 storage systems. It fits 2.5-inch internal bays and connects through a 12 Gb/s SAS interface. This drive targets administrators who need compatible capacity expansion for those specific arrays.

Thermals and Power

The metal construction helps dissipate heat inside the chassis during normal operation. As a hot-plug device it can be inserted or removed while the system runs, avoiding downtime for routine maintenance. The SAS interface manages power states without extra cabling.

Sustained Workload Behaviour

Under continuous read and write cycles the drive maintains the 12 Gb/s link speed to the controller. The hot-plug tray keeps the connection stable during extended activity. It is not intended for systems outside the listed PowerVault compatibility.

Highlights

  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data fast
  • Hot-plug design enables drive swaps without shutdown
  • 5" form factor fits dense server bays
  • Compatible with PowerVault NX3240 storage systems

Specifications

BrandDell EMC
MaterialMetal

Questions about this item

How do I install the G2G54 into a PowerVault NX3240 and which step is often missed?

Slide the 2.5 inch drive into a hot-plug bay until the SAS connector seats firmly, then secure the latch; the step often missed is verifying the controller recognises the 1.20 TB volume before putting the array into production.

What maintenance or replacement will this drive need later?

As a mechanical SAS drive it will eventually wear; plan to replace the unit when SMART reallocated-sector counts rise or after the rated workload limit is reached.

What limit appears first under sustained write workloads?

The 12 Gb/s SAS interface and rotating media set the sustained throughput ceiling, so the drive hits its maximum transfer rate before any other bottleneck.

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