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Dell XH89C 960GB SAS 12Gb/s SED RI 3.5-in SSD with Tray for PowerEdge
- 960GB storage capacity.
- SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface for enterprise-level performance and reliability.
- 12Gb/s data transfer rate for rapid data access and transfer.
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology for enhanced data security.
- Read Intensive (RI) endurance rating, suitable for read-heavy workloads.
- 3.5-inch form factor compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers.
- Includes a drive tray for simplified installation and hot-swap capabilities.
- Designed to improve application performance and reduce latency in servers.
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Product Overview
The Dell XH89C is a 960GB SAS Solid State Drive (SSD) designed for Dell PowerEdge servers. It features a 12Gb/s interface for high-speed data access and is Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capable for enhanced data security. The drive is rated for Read Intensive (RI) workloads and comes with a tray for easy installation.
Technical Information
| Capacity | 960GB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Drive Type | SSD (Solid State Drive) |
Additional Specifications
| Features | SED (Self-Encrypting Drive), RI (Read Intensive) |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge Servers |
| Part Number | XH89C |
Product Description
The Dell XH89C is a high-performance 960GB SAS Solid State Drive engineered specifically for integration into Dell PowerEdge server environments. This drive utilizes the SAS 12Gb/s interface, which provides significantly higher throughput and lower latency compared to SATA interfaces, making it ideal for demanding enterprise applications. The SAS protocol also offers enhanced reliability features, such as dual-porting capabilities for redundancy and improved error detection and correction mechanisms, crucial for mission-critical server operations. Security is a key consideration with the XH89C, as it incorporates Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology. This feature encrypts all data written to the drive using a hardware-based encryption engine, protecting sensitive information from unauthorized access, especially in the event of drive theft or improper disposal. The drive is also classified as Read Intensive (RI), indicating its suitability for workloads that involve a higher proportion of read operations than write operations, such as database servers, web servers, and virtualized environments where data retrieval speed is paramount. Included with the drive is a 3.5-inch tray, designed for seamless installation into Dell PowerEdge server drive bays. This tray facilitates easy hot-swapping, allowing the drive to be replaced or added without powering down the server, thereby maintaining continuous system availability. The 960GB capacity offers substantial storage space for operating systems, applications, and frequently accessed data, contributing to overall system responsiveness and efficiency within the Dell server ecosystem.
