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Axiom AXD-PE800072SF6 8TB 6Gb/s SATA 7.2K RPM LFF 512e Hot-Swap HDD for Dell Servers
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Product Features
Product Overview
The Axiom AXD-PE800072SF6 is an 8TB enterprise-grade hard drive engineered for Dell server environments. This 3.5-inch LFF drive delivers reliable high-capacity storage with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 128MB buffer for responsive data handling.
Built with a hot-swappable design, the drive supports seamless maintenance and replacement in compatible server chassis without system downtime. The SATA/600 interface ensures efficient data transfer rates up to 6Gb/s, making it suitable for demanding server workloads.
This drive is designed to meet the storage demands of modern data centers, offering a balance of capacity, performance, and reliability. Its enterprise-grade construction ensures durability under continuous operation, while the 512e disk format provides compatibility with advanced server systems and error-correction protocols.
Relevant product facts for this section include Storage Capacity: 8 TB, Disk Format: 512e, Spindle Speed (rpm): 7200, Buffer: 128 MB. When those details are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it connects, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Technical Overview
This hard drive features an 8TB storage capacity using 512e disk formatting, which provides advanced error correction and compatibility with modern server systems. The 7200 RPM rotational speed balances performance and reliability for enterprise applications.
The drive's 128MB cache buffer enhances read and write operations by temporarily storing frequently accessed data, reducing latency. The SATA/600 interface supports burst performance optimization, while the 3.5-inch LFF form factor fits standard server drive bays.
Technical specifications include a SATA interface with a 6Gb/s transfer rate, enabling efficient data throughput for server workloads. The hot-swappable capability allows for drive replacement without powering down the system, supporting IT maintenance workflows in data centers and server rooms.
This drive is built for 24/7 operation in server environments, with features that minimize downtime and maximize data accessibility. Its design integrates seamlessly into Dell server architectures, providing a reliable storage solution for critical business applications.
Key Product Advantages
This drive combines high capacity with enterprise-grade reliability, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. The hot-swappable design allows for easy drive replacement in supported Dell servers, minimizing service interruptions.
These strengths make the product easier to deploy and manage in real environments, especially where reliability, usability, and day-to-day operational continuity matter. Notable benefits include High-Capacity Storage, Optimized Performance.
High-Capacity Storage
With 8TB of space, this drive can store millions of files, hundreds of hours of video, or extensive databases, making it ideal for data-intensive server applications.
- 8TB capacity
- 512e disk format
- Enterprise reliability
Optimized Performance
The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 128MB buffer deliver rapid data access, while the SATA/600 interface ensures efficient throughput for server workloads.
- 7200 RPM speed
- 128MB buffer
- SATA/600 interface
Deployment / Use Cases
This hard drive is designed for deployment in Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault servers, including models like the R230, R320, R420, R520, R720, R730, T320, T420, T620, DL2100, DL2200, NX300, NX3000, and NX3200 series.
Ideal use cases include file servers, backup storage, database hosting, and virtual machine environments where high-capacity, reliable storage is required. The hot-swappable feature supports IT maintenance workflows in data centers and server rooms.
Deployment scenarios often involve expanding storage capacity in existing server racks, replacing failed drives in production systems, or building new server configurations for business-critical applications. The drive's compatibility with a wide range of Dell models ensures flexibility across different IT environments.
Server Storage Expansion
Add 8TB of storage to compatible Dell servers for applications like data archiving, media storage, or expanding virtual infrastructure.
Hot-Swap Maintenance
Replace drives without shutting down the server, ensuring continuous operation in critical business environments.
Highlights
- 8TB high-capacity storage for extensive data needs
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for balanced performance
- 128MB cache buffer enhances data access speed
- SATA/600 interface with 6Gb/s transfer rates
- Hot-swappable design for easy maintenance
- 512e disk format for advanced error correction
- Compatible with Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault servers
- 5-year limited warranty for long-term reliability
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Axiom Memory Solutions |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AXD-PE800072SF6 |
| Brand Name | Axiom |
| Product Name | 8TB 6Gb/s SATA 7.2K RPM LFF 512e Hot-Swap HDD for Dell - AXD-PE800072SF6 |
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Technical Information | |
| Storage Capacity | 8 TB |
| Disk Format | 512e |
| Drive Performance | |
| Spindle Speed (rpm) | 7200 |
| Buffer | 128 MB |
| Interfaces/Ports | |
| Drive Interface | SATA |
| Drive Interface Standard | SATA/600 |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Drive Type | Internal |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Device Supported | Server |
| Compatibility | Dell - PowerEdge R230 Dell - PowerEdge R310 (Xeon L3406, Core i3, Pentium, Celeron) Dell - PowerEdge R310 (Xeon X3400 series, Xeon L3426) Dell - PowerEdge R320 Dell - PowerEdge R330 Dell - PowerEdge R410 Dell - PowerEdge R415 Dell - PowerEdge R420 Dell - PowerEdge R430 Dell - PowerEdge R510 Dell - PowerEdge R515 Dell - PowerEdge R520 Dell - PowerEdge R530 Dell - PowerEdge R610 Dell - PowerEdge R620 Dell - PowerEdge R710 Dell - PowerEdge R720 Dell - PowerEdge R720xd Dell - PowerEdge R730Dell - PowerEdge R730xd Dell - PowerEdge T310 Dell - PowerEdge T320 Dell - PowerEdge T330 Dell - PowerEdge T410 Dell - PowerEdge T420 Dell - PowerEdge T430 Dell - PowerEdge T610 Dell - PowerEdge T620 Dell - PowerEdge T630 Dell - PowerEdge T710 Dell - PowerVault DL2100 Dell - PowerVault DL2200 Dell - PowerVault NX300 Dell - PowerVault NX3000 Dell - PowerVault NX3200 |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | 5 Year |
FAQ
What is the storage capacity of this hard drive?
This Axiom hard drive offers 8TB of storage capacity, providing ample space for enterprise data, backups, and server applications in compatible Dell systems.
What is the spindle speed and how does it affect performance?
The drive operates at 7200 RPM, delivering balanced performance for read and write operations in server environments, ensuring responsive data access for workloads like databases and virtual machines.
What interface does this hard drive use?
It uses a SATA/600 interface with a 6Gb/s transfer rate, optimizing burst performance for efficient data handling in server deployments without bottlenecks.
Is this hard drive hot-swappable?
Yes, this drive features a hot-swappable design, allowing for easy replacement or maintenance in supported Dell server chassis without requiring system downtime or reboots.
What Dell server models is this hard drive compatible with?
This drive is compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault servers, including R230, R320, R420, R520, R720, R730, T320, T420, T620, DL2100, DL2200, NX300, NX3000, and NX3200 series.
What warranty is included with this hard drive?
The Axiom AXD-PE800072SF6 comes with a 5-year limited warranty, providing long-term reliability and support for enterprise storage needs in server environments.
