Dell 1.2TB 10K SAS 12Gbps 2.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive (512n, Hot-Plug) - DCGGC

Engineered for mission-critical server and storage environments, this Dell 1.2TB enterprise hard drive delivers a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and SAS 12Gbps interface to accelerate data access and throughput. Its 2.5-inch small form factor with 512n sector technology ensures compatibility with modern hypervisor and database workloads, while hot-plug support minimises downtime during maintenance or capacity scaling.

Advantages

High-speed 10K RPM performance reduces latency for transactional applications. The 12Gbps SAS interface doubles bandwidth compared to previous generations, enabling faster backups and replication. Native 512-byte sectors align with legacy operating systems and virtualisation platforms without emulation overhead. Hot-swap capability allows drive replacement without powering down the server, improving serviceability in clustered environments.

Suitable for

• Dell PowerEdge R-series and T-series rack/tower servers
• Dell PowerVault MD-series storage arrays
• Database servers, virtualisation hosts, and high-availability clusters
• Enterprise workloads requiring sustained I/O performance

Key specifications

• Capacity: 1.2 TB formatted
• Spindle speed: 10,000 RPM
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps (SAS-3)
• Form factor: 2.5-inch small form factor
• Sector size: 512n (512-byte native)
• Hot-plug: Yes
• Drive type: Internal server hard drive

Recommendations

Ideal for IT administrators seeking a balance of capacity, speed, and reliability in Dell enterprise infrastructure. Verify server or storage array compatibility before deployment.