5X3CV – Dell 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
The Dell 5X3CV 1.2TB Hard Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring a 1.2TB storage capacity, 10000 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, hot-pluggable functionality, and a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), this hard drive delivers fast data access, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for demanding workloads.
Designed for performance-intensive applications, the Dell 5X3CV is ideally suited for enterprise databases, virtualization platforms, ERP and CRM systems, online transaction processing (OLTP), cloud infrastructure, financial services applications, and business-critical server environments. Its 10000 RPM rotational speed significantly improves I/O performance and reduces latency compared to standard enterprise hard drives, ensuring faster access to critical data and enhanced application responsiveness.
The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class bandwidth, delivering twice the throughput of previous-generation SAS 6Gb/s technology. It also supports dual-port connectivity, enhanced fault tolerance, and superior reliability, making it ideal for mission-critical environments where uptime and data integrity are essential.
The hot-pluggable design enables administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, reducing maintenance downtime and helping ensure uninterrupted business operations. This feature is especially valuable in enterprise data centers and high-availability server deployments.
Its compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor allows organizations to maximize storage density while optimizing rack space utilization within server chassis. This makes the Dell 5X3CV an excellent choice for modern data centers where performance and efficient space utilization are critical.
Built according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 5X3CV hard drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering dependable performance, long-term durability, and reliable data integrity for business-critical applications.
Model Type
Enterprise Performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — SAS 12Gb/s, 10000RPM, Hot-Pluggable, 2.5-Inch SFF
Category
Storage – Enterprise Performance SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Key Features
1.2TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
10000 RPM Rotational Speed
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
Hot-Pluggable (Hot-Swap) Design
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
High IOPS Performance
Low-Latency Data Access
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enhanced Throughput for Critical Applications
High Storage Density
Efficient Rack Space Utilization
Reduced Maintenance Downtime
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 5X3CV
Capacity 1.2TB
Drive Type Enterprise Performance HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 10000 RPM
Form Factor 2.5-Inch SFF
Hot-Pluggable Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Technology Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Low Latency Yes
Designed for 24/7 Operation Yes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Database Servers
Virtualization Platforms
ERP and CRM Applications
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Cloud Infrastructure
Financial Services Applications
Application Servers
Data Center Storage Environments
Business Analytics Platforms
High-Performance Enterprise Workloads
Mission-Critical Business Applications
High-Availability Server Deployments