Dell 79HNX 480GB 12Gb/s SAS Multi-Level Cell 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

SKU 79HNX

Brand Dell

480 GB Storage Capacity
SAS Interface (12Gb/s)
2.5-inch Form Factor
Solid State Drive (SSD)
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND
High-performance enterprise SSD

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 480 GB
Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor: 2.5-inch
Drive Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
NAND Type: Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Brand: Dell

Product details

The Dell 79HNX is a 480GB SAS Solid State Drive (SSD) with a 12Gb/s interface speed. It features a 2.5-inch form factor and utilizes Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology.

Technical Information

Capacity	480 GB
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Drive Type	Solid State Drive (SSD)

Additional Specifications

NAND Type	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Brand	Dell
Model Number	79HNX

Description

The Dell 79HNX is a high-performance 480GB Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for enterprise environments that demand speed, reliability, and endurance. Utilizing the SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, it supports a rapid 12Gb/s transfer rate, significantly outperforming traditional hard drives and older SATA SSDs. This makes it ideal for mission-critical applications, databases, virtualization, and other I/O-intensive workloads where fast data access is paramount. The drive employs Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash memory, which offers a good balance between performance, endurance, and cost compared to Single-Level Cell (SLC) or Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND. MLC NAND provides higher write endurance than TLC, making it suitable for sustained read/write operations common in server environments. The 2.5-inch form factor is standard for enterprise SSDs and fits into most server drive bays and hot-swap enclosures. As an enterprise-grade SSD, the Dell 79HNX is built for consistent performance and reliability under heavy usage. It offers the benefits of SSD technology, including near-instantaneous access times, reduced power consumption, and silent operation, combined with the robust connectivity and management features of SAS. This drive is an excellent choice for upgrading servers and storage arrays to improve application responsiveness and overall system throughput.

Condition: Refurbished