Description
Advanced Format 512E Technology
Advanced Format 512E is a technology used in hard disk drives and solid-state drives that enhances the storage capacity and improves the performance of the drive. The “512E” in the name refers to the drive’s ability to use a 512-byte sector size, which is the standard sector size used in most traditional hard disk drives.
The advanced format technology of the W4FG6 Dell 960GB Read Intensive SAS 12GBPS Advanced Format 512E Hot Swap Solid State Drive allows it to use a larger 4K sector size, which results in better performance, increased storage capacity, and improved reliability. The drive can emulate a 512-byte sector size for compatibility with older systems and software, while still taking advantage of the benefits of the larger 4K sector size.
This technology also improves the drive’s error correction and recovery capabilities, reducing the risk of data loss and ensuring the longevity of the drive. Additionally, the advanced format technology of the W4FG6 Dell 960GB SAS SSD allows for better management of disk space, resulting in improved performance and efficiency.
SAS Interface for Reliable Data Transfer
The SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface in the W4FG6 Dell 960GB Read Intensive SAS 12GBPS Advanced Format 512E Hot Swap Solid State Drive provides a reliable and high-speed data transfer mechanism. The SAS interface is a serial data transfer protocol that enables fast data transfer rates and high reliability, making it ideal for enterprise-level storage solutions. The 12GBPS transfer rate of the W4FG6 SSD provides fast data transfer speeds that ensure that the data is available when it is needed. This makes the SAS interface a critical component for the performance and reliability of the W4FG6 SSD. Additionally, the SAS interface supports multiple RAID configurations, allowing for increased data protection and enhanced performance in complex storage environments. Overall, the SAS interface in the W4FG6 SSD provides a reliable and high-performance data transfer mechanism for demanding enterprise storage requirements.
Advanced Wear-Leveling Algorithm
Advanced wear-leveling is a technique used to ensure the longevity of solid state drives (SSDs). The advanced wear-leveling algorithm in the Dell 960GB SAS SSD (W4FG6) ensures that data is distributed evenly across all of the available storage blocks within the SSD. This helps to prevent the premature degradation of individual blocks, which can occur when some blocks are written to more frequently than others.
The advanced wear-leveling algorithm in the W4FG6 SSD is designed to automatically distribute data across all available storage blocks, thus avoiding excessive wear on any one block. This helps to extend the life of the SSD, ensuring that it remains reliable and performs optimally over a longer period of time.
Ideal for Virtualized and Cloud Computing Environments
Virtualized and Cloud Computing Environments require high-performance storage solutions that can handle large amounts of data and provide fast data access to multiple users simultaneously. The W4FG6 Dell 960GB Read Intensive SAS 12GBPS Advanced Format 512E Hot Swap Solid State Drive is designed to meet these requirements. The high read performance of 12GBPS enables fast data retrieval, and the advanced format 512E technology allows for efficient data storage and retrieval, reducing latency and increasing throughput. The hot-swap design makes maintenance and upgrades easy, while the enterprise-grade durability and 24/7 availability provide reliable data access. These features make the W4FG6 Dell 960GB SAS SSD an ideal choice for virtualized and cloud computing environments, providing high-performance data storage and management capabilities.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
- Manufacturer : Dell
- Manufacturer Part Number : W4FG6
- Dell Part Number : 400-AQOR
- Device Type : Solid State Drive (SSD)
- Sub-Type : SAS-12GBPS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Type : Solid State Drive – Hot Swap
- Capacity : 960 GB
- Form Factor : 2.5
- Interface : SAS 12GB/S
- Data Transfer Rate: 1.2 GBPS
- Features : Advanced Format 512E
PERFORMANCE
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1.2 GBPS (External)
EXPANSION & CONNECTIVITY
- Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12 GB/S
- Compatible Bays : 1 X 2.5 – Hot-Swap
Compatibility Information
- Powervault MD3460
- Powervault MD3860F
- Powervault MD3860
