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DELL ST8000NM0185 8TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512MB 3.5" internal hard drive
An 8 TB 3.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 512 MB cache for high-capacity server storage
- 8 TB capacity stores large data sets
- 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast host transfers
- 512 MB cache buffers burst workloads
- 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
Dell EXOS 7E8 8TB SAS HDD
The Dell EXOS 7E8 ST8000NM0185 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200RPM. It connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface and carries a 512MB buffer. The unit is supplied new with zero hours on the platters.
Suits arrays needing high-capacity SAS storage
This drive fits servers and storage arrays that accept 3.5-inch SAS drives running at 12Gb/s. Systems limited to lower SAS link speeds or smaller form factors cannot use it. Buyers who need a different interface or a 2.5-inch form factor should look at something else.
SAS 12Gb/s interface decides compatibility
The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 12Gb/s interface. The host backplane or controller must support this exact link speed and the 3.5-inch drive bay. Without SAS 12Gb/s connectivity the drive will not operate.
Highlights
- 8 TB capacity stores large data sets
- 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive throughput
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast host transfers
- 512 MB cache buffers burst workloads
- 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does my system need a 12Gb/s SAS controller to use this ST8000NM0185 drive?
Yes, the drive uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface so the host must provide a compatible SAS HBA or RAID card with a 3.5" drive bay and power.
Will this 7200RPM SAS drive work in an enclosure that currently runs 6Gb/s SAS drives?
The drive is backwards compatible with 6Gb/s SAS backplanes; it will negotiate the lower link speed automatically.
How can I verify the 512MB cache and 7200RPM speed are active after installation?
Check the drive identification in your RAID BIOS or OS utility — it will report the model ST8000NM0185 with 512MB buffer and 7200RPM.
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