463-7478 – Dell 1.8TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e 2.5-Inch Hard Drive with Tray
The Dell 463-7478 1.8TB Hard Drive is a high-capacity, high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring a 1.8TB storage capacity, 10000 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, 512e (512 Emulation) sector format, a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), and an included Dell drive tray, this hard drive delivers exceptional speed, reliability, and scalability for demanding workloads.
Designed for organizations that require both high storage capacity and fast data access, the Dell 463-7478 is ideal for enterprise databases, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, ERP and CRM systems, online transaction processing (OLTP), financial services applications, and business-critical workloads. Its 10000 RPM rotational speed provides rapid data retrieval, reduced latency, and enhanced I/O performance compared to standard enterprise drives.
The SAS 12Gb/s interface offers enterprise-class bandwidth, dual-port connectivity, superior fault tolerance, and enhanced scalability. Compared to SATA storage solutions, SAS technology delivers higher throughput, greater reliability, and improved availability, making it the preferred choice for enterprise servers and data center infrastructures.
The 512e (512 Emulation) sector format provides compatibility with legacy operating systems, RAID controllers, and enterprise storage platforms while leveraging the advantages of advanced-format storage technology for improved efficiency and capacity utilization.
The included Dell drive tray ensures seamless installation and compatibility with supported Dell PowerEdge servers, reducing deployment time and simplifying maintenance procedures.
The compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor enables higher storage density within server chassis, helping organizations maximize storage capacity while optimizing rack space utilization in modern data centers.
Built according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 463-7478 hard drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering dependable performance, long-term durability, and data integrity for enterprise deployments.
Model Type
Enterprise Performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — SAS 12Gb/s, 10000RPM, 512e, 2.5-Inch SFF with Tray
Category
Storage – Enterprise Performance SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Key Features
1.8TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
10000 RPM Rotational Speed
512e (512 Emulation) Sector Format
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Includes Dell Drive Tray
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
High IOPS Performance
Low-Latency Data Access
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 463-7478
Capacity 1.8TB
Drive Type Enterprise Performance HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 10000 RPM
Sector Format 512e
Form Factor 2.5-Inch SFF
Included Tray Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Technology Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Database Servers
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
ERP and CRM Applications
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Financial Services Systems
Business-Critical Applications
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Data Center Storage Environments
Mission-Critical Enterprise Workloads