DELL 161-BBRX internal hard drive 8 TB 7200 RPM 3.5 inch SAS

The Dell 8TB internal hard drive (model 161-BBRX) is a 3.5" SAS drive providing 8,000 GB of storage and a rotational speed of 7200 RPM. Designed for enterprise and high-performance storage systems, this HDD is intended for environments that require large capacity and reliable disk access.

Advantages

This 3.5" SAS hard drive combines high capacity with a 7200 RPM rotational speed to deliver improved read/write responsiveness compared with lower-speed drives. Its enterprise-grade design supports reliability and endurance for continuous operation in servers and storage arrays.

Suitable for

• Database servers and virtualisation hosts
• Enterprise storage arrays and SAN environments
• Backup and archival storage with large capacity needs
• High-throughput applications requiring SAS connectivity

Key specifications

• Brand: Dell
• Model (MPN): 161-BBRX
• Capacity: 8,000 GB (8 TB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• EAN: 2000001280768

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible 3.5" SAS bay or storage chassis following your server or chassis manufacturer's instructions. Ensure the system is powered down and disconnected from mains power before insertion. Connect the SAS data and power interfaces, secure the drive in the bay, then power on the system and configure the drive in the RAID controller or operating system storage manager as required.

Recommendations

For best results, use the drive in systems that support SAS interfaces and enterprise-class cooling. Monitor drive health via S.M.A.R.T. or vendor management tools and include the drive in regular backup and redundancy strategies to protect critical data.