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2.5 inch SAS hard drive in silver metal caddy

DELL

DELL HUC101812CSS200 1.2TB 2.5" 10K SAS 128MB accessory

SKU CH-3ZHK-G6SSD MPN HUC101812CSS200

A 1.2 TB 2.5-inch 10K SAS hard drive with 128 MB cache and tray included

  • 2 TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 12 Gbps SAS interface moves data quickly
  • 128 MB cache accelerates frequent read operations
  • 10 000 RPM spindle reduces access latency
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays

Dell 1.2TB 10K SAS Drive

The Dell HUC101812CSS200 is a 1.2TB enterprise-class hard drive built for 2.5-inch bays. It spins at 12000RPM and connects through a 12Gbps SAS interface with 128MB cache. The unit ships with a tray for direct installation into compatible Dell server or storage chassis. It is designed for high-throughput workloads in data-centre environments.

Suited for SAS arrays, not desktop PCs

This drive fits administrators expanding 2.5-inch SAS storage pools who need 10K performance and 12Gbps bandwidth. It is not for home PCs or laptops that lack a SAS backplane and HBA. Buyers without enterprise SAS infrastructure should look at drives with the interface their system supports. The tray included matches specific Dell server form factors only.

12Gbps SAS interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the 12Gbps SAS interface. The host system must provide a SAS controller and backplane that operate at this speed and accept 2.5-inch trays. Without SAS connectivity the drive cannot function, regardless of capacity or rotational speed. Verify the controller and bay type before purchase.

Highlights

  • 2 TB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 12 Gbps SAS interface moves data quickly
  • 128 MB cache accelerates frequent read operations
  • 10 000 RPM spindle reduces access latency
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What server bay and tray does the 2.5" 12Gbps SAS drive require for mounting?

The drive includes a Dell tray that fits a standard 2.5-inch hot-swap bay; the tray screws align with the chassis rails so the 12Gbps SAS connector seats fully.

Which step is often missed when installing the 10K RPM SAS drive into a Dell PowerEdge server?

Many installers forget to engage the tray release lever until it clicks, leaving the 12Gbps SAS connector partially seated and the drive invisible to the RAID controller.

How often should the 128MB cache enterprise drive be replaced in a heavy-write RAID array?

Dell rates the 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS drive for continuous operation; monitor SMART reallocated sectors and plan replacement when the attribute approaches the vendor threshold.

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