8YW4Y

8YW4Y – Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive

The Dell 8YW4Y 500GB Hard Drive is a reliable enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and business-critical IT environments. Featuring 500GB storage capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface, and a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), this enterprise-grade hard drive delivers dependable performance, efficient data access, and long-term reliability for everyday enterprise workloads.

Designed for general-purpose enterprise applications, the Dell 8YW4Y offers an excellent balance of storage capacity, performance, and affordability. The 7200 RPM rotational speed provides consistent read and write operations, making it an ideal solution for file servers, operating system storage, backup systems, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, and business-critical applications.

The SATA 6Gb/s interface delivers reliable high-speed data transfers while maintaining broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage platforms. It provides dependable throughput for enterprise file storage, software-defined storage, backup repositories, web hosting, and business applications.

The compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) enables high-density storage deployments, allowing organizations to maximize storage capacity while improving airflow and cooling efficiency inside Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise rack environments.

Manufactured according to Dell's stringent enterprise quality standards, the Dell 8YW4Y is engineered for reliable 24/7 continuous operation, ensuring enterprise-class durability and dependable long-term performance. Whether deployed in enterprise servers, virtualization clusters, cloud environments, backup systems, or business-critical workloads, it delivers the reliability and efficiency required by modern enterprise IT infrastructures.

The Dell 8YW4Y is particularly well-suited for organizations seeking enterprise-grade SATA storage with 500GB capacity, 7200 RPM performance, and seamless compatibility across Dell PowerEdge server platforms.

Model Type

Enterprise Hard Drive (HDD) — 7200 RPM, SATA 6Gb/s, 2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)

Category

Storage – Enterprise SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
500GB Enterprise Storage Capacity
7200 RPM Enterprise Spindle Speed
SATA 6Gb/s High-Speed Interface
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Enterprise-Class HDD Performance
Reliable Read and Write Operations
Optimized for General Enterprise Workloads
Enhanced Data Integrity
Energy-Efficient Enterprise Design
Cost-Effective Enterprise Storage
Reliable 24/7 Continuous Operation
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Long-Term Enterprise Reliability
Designed for Business-Critical Applications
High-Density Enterprise Storage Solution
Ideal for Operating System and File Storage
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 8YW4Y
Capacity 500GB
Drive Type Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor 2.5-Inch (SFF)
Data Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/s
Enterprise Grade Yes
Designed for Continuous Operation Yes
Reliability Enterprise-Class
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise File Servers
Operating System Storage
Backup and Archiving Systems
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Web and Application Hosting
Business Applications
Disaster Recovery Solutions
Enterprise Backup Repositories
Data Analytics Platforms
Mission-Critical Business Applications
Modern Enterprise Data Centers