Dell 5TFDD

Overview

The Dell 5TFDD is a 600GB 2.5-inch hard drive designed to boost your server or storage system with reliable and efficient performance. It spins at 10,000 RPM, providing fast access to data, and uses a SAS 6Gbps interface that supports transfer speeds up to 600MB/s. Its compact form factor and hot-plug capability make it well suited for environments where space is limited and uptime is essential, such as data centers and enterprise servers.

This drive is fully tested and certified by Dell, ensuring seamless compatibility with Dell servers and storage arrays. It comes with a Dell G176J hot-plug drive tray and includes a pre-failure warranty, giving you confidence in its durability and long-term operation.

Key features

• 600GB capacity that balances storage space and performance for demanding applications
• 2.5-inch form factor fits into compact server bays and storage enclosures
• 10,000 RPM spindle speed delivers quick read and write access to data
• SAS 6Gbps interface enables high-speed data transfers to maintain system responsiveness
• Hot-plug support allows drive replacement or addition without shutting down the system, minimizing downtime
• 4.5ms seek time ensures responsive performance for workloads requiring frequent data access
• Includes Dell G176J hot-plug drive tray for easy installation and secure mounting
• Certified by Dell with genuine firmware and serial number for guaranteed compatibility
• Pre-failure warranty provides added assurance of reliability and longevity

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 600GB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch
• Spindle speed: 10,000 RPM
• Interface: SAS 6Gbps
• Maximum data transfer rate: 600MB/s
• Average seek time: 4.5ms
• Drive tray: Dell G176J 2.5-inch hot-plug

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface running at 6Gbps, which is common in enterprise-grade servers and storage systems. It is designed specifically for Dell server environments, ensuring smooth integration and reliable operation within Dell hardware ecosystems. The hot-plug feature supports easy maintenance and upgrades without interrupting system availability.

Ideal uses and environments

The Dell 5TFDD is a strong choice for IT professionals managing data centers or enterprise servers that require fast and reliable storage. Its 2.5-inch size fits well in dense server racks where space is at a premium. The combination of high spindle speed and SAS interface makes it suitable for applications demanding quick data access, such as database management, virtualization, and transactional workloads. Its hot-plug capability supports environments where continuous uptime is critical.

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