{"product_id":"dell-gen14-16-12tb-7-2k-sas-hard-drive","title":"Dell Gen14-16 12TB 7.2K SAS 3.5-inch Hard Drive","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eDell Gen14-16 12TB 7.2K SAS 3.5-inch Hard Drive\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDell Gen14-16 12TB SAS hard drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for enterprise data centers and high-capacity storage environments requiring reliable, high-performance storage solutions. This \u003cstrong\u003e12TB 7.2K RPM drive\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers consistent performance for mission-critical applications, virtualization platforms, and large-scale data repositories. Built with 12Gbps SAS connectivity and 512E sector formatting, it provides the capacity and speed your infrastructure demands while maintaining exceptional reliability for 24\/7 operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12TB capacity for large-scale enterprise storage deployments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7.2K RPM spindle speed for balanced performance and efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12Gbps SAS interface for high-speed data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e512E sector formatting for enhanced compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5-inch LFF form factor for standard server and storage enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNL (Nearline) classification for continuous-duty operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability and MTBF ratings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot-swap capable design for seamless drive replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrategic Sourcing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-AWIT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7,200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gbps SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5-inch LFF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSector Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNearline (NL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 272 MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a 12TB SAS hard drive used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e12TB SAS hard drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for enterprise storage arrays, data centers, and server environments requiring high-capacity, reliable storage. It supports virtualization, database operations, and large-scale backup solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does 7.2K RPM mean for performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7.2K RPM provides a balance between performance and power efficiency. This speed delivers consistent throughput suitable for continuous-duty enterprise applications while maintaining lower heat output compared to higher RPM drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this drive compatible with my server?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3.5-inch LFF form factor and 12Gbps SAS interface make this drive compatible with most enterprise servers and storage enclosures. Verify your system supports SAS connectivity and has available 3.5-inch drive bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is 512E sector formatting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e512E (512-byte emulation) maintains compatibility with legacy systems while providing the benefits of 4K native sector formatting, ensuring optimal performance and reliability in modern storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"STRATEGIC SOURCING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41603878256715,"sku":"400-AWIT","price":1325.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Dell-Gen14-16-12TB-7_2K-SAS-3_5-inch-Hard-Drive.jpg?v=1788293900","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/dell-gen14-16-12tb-7-2k-sas-hard-drive","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}