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Dell 161-BBHI 4TB SAS 12Gbps 512n Hot-Plug Hard Drive – Enterprise-Grade Storage Performance


Dell 161-BBHI 4TB SAS 12Gbps 512n Hot-Plug Hard Drive Description:

Dell 161-BBHI 4TB SAS 12Gbps 512n Hot-Plug Hard Drive. Reliable, enterprise-level storage with fast data transfer and hot-swap capability.


🔹 Product Description

🚀 Dell 161-BBHI 4TB SAS 12Gbps 512n Hot-Plug Hard Drive – Enterprise-Class Storage You Can Rely On

Enhance your data infrastructure with the Dell 161-BBHI 4TB SAS 12Gbps 512n Hot-Plug Hard Drive – engineered for high-performance enterprise environments. Whether you’re managing critical databases, virtualization workloads, or large-scale data centers, this drive delivers unmatched reliability, speed, and scalability.

Dell 161-BBHI 4TB SAS 12Gbps 512n Hot-Plug Hard Drive Features:

  • Capacity: 4TB

  • Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) 12Gbps – ultra-fast data throughput

  • Form Factor: 3.5-inch – standard for server racks

  • Format: 512n (native sector size for maximum compatibility)

  • Hot-Plug Capability: Swap drives without system downtime

  • Compatibility: Optimized for Dell PowerEdge and other enterprise-class servers

The 512n formatting ensures broad system compatibility, while the hot-plug feature supports seamless maintenance and scalability. Designed to meet intensive enterprise workloads, it combines speed, resilience, and energy efficiency, making it ideal for 24/7 operations.

This Dell SAS hard drive supports heavy-duty server applications including:

  • Virtual machines (VMware, Hyper-V)

  • High-transaction databases (SQL, Oracle)

  • Enterprise backup and archiving solutions

  • Media servers and storage arrays

With 12Gbps bandwidth, the Dell 161-BBHI significantly reduces latency and increases performance, allowing your systems to handle demanding tasks with ease.


Dell 161-BBHI 4TB SAS 12Gbps 512n Hot-Plug Hard Drive Specifications:

Specification Details
Model Number 161-BBHI
Capacity 4TB
Interface SAS 12Gbps
Sector Format 512n
Form Factor 3.5-inch
Hot-Plug Support Yes
Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge, PowerVault, etc.

🔹 Benefits:

High-Speed Data Access
Enterprise-Grade Reliability
Effortless Scalability via Hot-Swap
Ideal for Mission-Critical Applications
Reduced Downtime and Maintenance Costs


🔹 FAQs

Q1: Is the Dell 161-BBHI compatible with non-Dell servers?
A: Yes, while it’s optimized for Dell servers, it supports standard SAS interfaces and can work with other enterprise systems that accept 3.5″ SAS 512n drives.

Q2: What does 512n mean?
A: 512n refers to native 512-byte sectors. It offers broad compatibility with legacy and modern operating systems and RAID controllers.

Q3: Can this drive be used in RAID arrays?
A: Absolutely. The Dell 161-BBHI is built for enterprise environments and is fully compatible with RAID configurations.

Q4: What is the advantage of hot-plug support?
A: Hot-plug support allows you to replace or upgrade the hard drive without shutting down the system, reducing downtime and improving productivity.

Q5: Is this drive suitable for 24/7 operations?
A: Yes. This enterprise-grade drive is designed for continuous operation and demanding workloads.