Dell 1.2TB 10K SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive (J4TF2)

In a busy data center, a Dell PowerEdge server needs fast, reliable storage for transaction logs and hot data. The Dell 1.2TB 10K SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive (J4TF2) delivers the performance and endurance required for demanding enterprise workloads. With a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and 12Gb/s SAS interface, it accelerates data access and reduces latency, making it an ideal choice for database servers, virtualization hosts, and high-performance computing clusters.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 1.2 TB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
• Cache buffer: 256 MB
• Average latency: 2.9 ms
• Average seek time (read): 3.7 ms
• Sector size: 512e (Advanced Format)
• Hot-swap capable
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours

Why choose it

This drive is engineered for 24/7 operation in enterprise environments. Its high rotational speed and large cache buffer deliver consistent performance for random I/O workloads, while the 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures ample bandwidth for data-intensive applications. The 2.5-inch small form factor allows higher storage density in servers and storage arrays, and hot-swap support simplifies maintenance without downtime.

Ideal use cases

• Database servers requiring fast transaction processing
• Virtualized environments with multiple VMs
• High-performance computing and analytics
• Enterprise storage arrays and SANs

Good to know

The drive uses a 512e advanced format sector size for compatibility with modern operating systems and storage controllers. It is designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell storage arrays, ensuring seamless integration and firmware compatibility. Power consumption during operation is approximately 8 W, helping to manage energy costs in dense deployments.