Dell 2.40 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS) - 3.5" Carrier

Upgrade your data center with a high-capacity, enterprise-grade hard drive engineered for reliability, speed, and seamless integration into Dell server and storage ecosystems. The Dell 2.40 TB 2.5" Internal SAS hard drive combines a robust 10,000 RPM mechanical platform with a 12 Gb/s SAS interface and a 3.5" carrier, delivering fast random and sequential access to mission-critical workloads. Built to endure the demands of 24/7 operation, this drive is hot-pluggable for non-disruptive maintenance, helping you maximize uptime and productivity in virtualized environments, database applications, backups, and large-scale storage arrays. The 512e sector format ensures compatibility with modern storage controllers while maintaining compatibility with legacy software, enabling smooth data migration and long-term scalability. Whether you’re expanding capacity in a Dell PowerEdge server or upgrading a storage array, this drive provides the mix of performance, capacity, and reliability that enterprise workloads require.

• High-capacity 2.4 TB SATA? No—enterprise SAS HDD delivering rapid data access with a 10,000 RPM spindle and optimized for steady, heavy I/O workloads.
• 2.5" internal drive designed for use in Dell servers while mounting in a 3.5" carrier, enabling flexible deployment in backplanes, hot-swap bays, and storage arrays.
• SAS (12 Gb/s) interface provides high bandwidth, low latency, and reliable data transfer for demanding workloads such as databases, virtualization, and large-scale backups.
• Hot-pluggable design supports non-disruptive maintenance in busy data centers, reducing downtime during drive replacements and upgrades.
• 512e format offers compatibility with modern 4K sector-aware controllers while preserving compatibility with legacy software and applications for smoother upgrades.

Technical Details of Dell 2.40 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS) - 3.5" Carrier

• Capacity: 2.40 TB
• Drive type: 2.5" internal hard disk drive (assembled with a 3.5" carrier)
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12 Gb/s
• Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
• Form factor: 2.5" drive mounted in a 3.5" carrier for server chassis compatibility
• Sector format: 512e (emulation of 512-byte sectors)
• Hot-plug capability: Yes, designed for hot-swap backplanes
• Target use: Enterprise-grade storage in Dell servers and storage arrays

how to install Dell 2.40 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS) - 3.5" Carrier

• Power down the server or storage array and unplug all power and data cables before handling the drive.
• Identify an available hot-swap drive bay or drive tray compatible with a 3.5" carrier in your Dell chassis.
• Remove the blank tray or existing drive from the bay, ensuring the backplane connectors are clean and undamaged.
• Mount the 2.5" Dell drive into the 3.5" carrier if not already pre-mounted, aligning the connector with the backplane interface.
• Slide the drive tray into the backplane until it is firmly seated and the latching mechanism engages, ensuring a secure fit for hot-swap operation.
• Reconnect power and data cables or power on the chassis to allow the backplane to initialize the new drive, then monitor the system for its recognition in the RAID controller or storage manager.
• In the operating system or storage management software, initialize or configure the new drive as part of a logical unit (LUN) or storage pool as required by your workload.
• Run any manufacturer-recommended diagnostics to verify drive health and performance, and update storage firmware if needed to ensure compatibility with your Dell server environment.

Frequently asked questions

Q: What capacity does this Dell hard drive offer?

A: The drive provides 2.40 TB of data storage capacity designed for enterprise workloads and large-scale deployments.

Q: What interface does this drive use, and what performance does it provide?

A: It uses an SAS (12 Gb/s) interface, optimized for high bandwidth and low latency in demanding environments. With a 10,000 RPM spindle, it delivers strong sequential performance and reliable random access for critical applications.

Q: Is this drive hot-swappable?

A: Yes. The drive is designed for hot-plug functionality, allowing non-disruptive maintenance in live data-center environments.

Q: What is the sector format of this drive?

A: The drive uses a 512e sector format, enabling compatibility with both legacy software and modern storage controllers that support 4K sectors.

Q: Will this drive fit in a 3.5" carrier or Dell server chassis?

A: The drive is a 2.5" internal unit intended for use in a 3.5" carrier, making it compatible with Dell servers and storage enclosures that support this mounting configuration.