DELL ST8000NM0075 8TB 7200 RPM SAS 3.5" accessory

Enterprise SAS Hard Drive

This Dell ST8000NM0075 is an 8TB SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 512 MB cache and a 12Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It is built for Dell enterprise servers and storage arrays that require high-capacity nearline storage. The drive delivers sustained throughput for sequential workloads in multi-drive environments. It is supplied new with zero hours of operation.

Server and array deployments only

This drive suits IT teams expanding or refreshing Dell PowerEdge or PowerVault systems that accept 12Gb/s SAS 3.5 inch drives. It is not for desktop PCs, workstations or consumer NAS units that lack a SAS backplane and controller. Laptop users and small-business builders without rack-mount infrastructure should look elsewhere. The 7200 RPM speed targets capacity density rather than low-latency transactional performance.

12Gb/s SAS interface decides fit

The single specification that determines compatibility is the 12Gb/s SAS interface combined with the 3.5 inch form factor. Your server chassis, backplane and RAID controller must all support 12Gb/s SAS to use this drive at its rated speed. Without a matching SAS infrastructure the drive will not function. Verify the part number ST8000NM0075 against your system’s qualified hardware list before purchase.