Dell 12TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e Hot-Pluggable 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Availability: Lead Time: 4–6 Business Days
Product Description:
The Dell 0K29Y6 12TB SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade storage solution engineered for modern data centers and Dell PowerEdge server environments. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a high-speed SAS 12Gb/s interface, this drive delivers reliable performance, consistent throughput, and efficient handling of large-scale data workloads.
Designed as a Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) drive, the 0K29Y6 provides an ideal balance between capacity and performance, making it perfect for bulk storage, backups, and data-intensive applications. Built in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF), it supports scalable storage infrastructures while maintaining cost efficiency.
With hot-pluggable capability, this drive allows seamless replacement or upgrades without system downtime, ensuring continuous operation in mission-critical environments. It also features 512e sector format and often includes self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities for enhanced data security.
Model Type:
Internal Enterprise HDD — 3.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, 7.2K RPM, Nearline, Hot-Pluggable, 512e)
Category:
Storage — Enterprise Nearline SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Key Features:
- 12TB Storage Capacity — Massive capacity for large-scale data storage
- 7200 RPM Spindle Speed — Balanced performance and efficiency
- SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed, enterprise-grade data transfer
- Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) — Optimized for bulk storage and archival workloads
- 3.5-Inch Form Factor (LFF) — Ideal for scalable server deployments
- Hot-Pluggable — Replace or upgrade without downtime
- 512e Format — Improved compatibility with modern systems
- 256MB Cache (Typical) — Enhanced data throughput and performance
- Optional SED Encryption — Added data security for enterprise environments
- Enterprise Reliability — Designed for 24/7 continuous operation
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | 0K29Y6 |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Drive Type | Internal HDD |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5″ |
| Cache | 256MB (typical) |
| Sector Format | 512e |
| Hot-Pluggable | Yes |
| Workload Type | Nearline / Bulk Storage |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge & PowerVault Systems |
| Lead Time | 4–6 Business Days |
Typical Use Cases:
- Data centers and enterprise storage systems
- Backup and archival storage
- Big data and analytics platforms
- Cloud and virtualization environments
- RAID arrays and high-capacity storage pools








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