AA452476

AA452476 – Dell 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell AA452476 12TB Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and modern data center environments. Featuring 12TB storage capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface, 256MB cache, and a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), this enterprise hard drive delivers exceptional storage density, dependable performance, and enterprise-class reliability for demanding business workloads. Designed for 24/7 continuous operation, it provides the capacity and durability required for mission-critical enterprise applications.

Designed for organizations managing rapidly expanding data volumes, the Dell AA452476 is ideally suited for enterprise file servers, backup and disaster recovery systems, cloud storage infrastructure, virtualization platforms, storage area networks (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), software-defined storage (SDS), surveillance systems, and large-scale archival environments. The 7200 RPM rotational speed delivers dependable read and write performance while maintaining an excellent balance between storage capacity, speed, and energy efficiency.

The SATA 6Gb/s interface enables reliable high-speed data transfers while ensuring broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and supported enterprise storage systems. The integrated 256MB cache improves storage efficiency by buffering frequently accessed data, accelerating read and write operations, reducing latency, and enhancing application responsiveness for enterprise workloads.

Its 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design provides seamless integration with enterprise server chassis, storage arrays, and tower servers utilizing standard 3.5-inch drive bays. The high-capacity design allows organizations to maximize storage density while reducing the number of installed drives, helping simplify infrastructure management and lower overall storage costs.

Manufactured according to Dell's rigorous enterprise quality standards, the Dell AA452476 is engineered for reliable 24/7 continuous operation, delivering dependable durability, stable performance, and long-term reliability. Whether deployed in enterprise storage arrays, virtualization clusters, cloud infrastructure, or backup environments, it provides the capacity and reliability required by today's enterprise data centers.

The Dell AA452476 is particularly well suited for organizations seeking 12TB enterprise storage capacity, 7200 RPM performance, 256MB cache, SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, and optimized compatibility with Dell PowerEdge server platforms.

Model Type

Enterprise Hard Drive (HDD) — 7200 RPM, SATA 6Gb/s, 256MB Cache, 3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)

Category

Storage – Enterprise SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for Dell PowerEdge Servers and Enterprise Storage Systems

Key Features
12TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
7200 RPM Enterprise Spindle Speed
SATA 6Gb/s High-Speed Interface
256MB Cache Memory
3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
Hot-Plug Capable
Enterprise-Class HDD Performance
Reliable Read and Write Operations
Stable High-Speed Data Transfer
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enhanced Data Integrity and Reliability
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Long-Term Enterprise Reliability
Cost-Effective High-Density Storage Solution
Ideal for Backup, NAS, SAN, Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructure, and Enterprise Applications
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model AA452476
Capacity 12TB
Drive Type Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Cache 256MB
Form Factor 3.5-Inch (LFF)
Hot-Plug Support Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/s
Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate Up to 260 MB/s
Average Seek Time Approximately 8.5 ms
Average Latency Approximately 4.17 ms
Enterprise Grade Yes
Designed for Continuous Operation Yes
Reliability Enterprise-Class
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers and Supported Enterprise Storage Systems
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise File Servers
Backup and Disaster Recovery Systems
Cloud Storage Infrastructure
Virtualization Platforms
Storage Area Networks (SAN)
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Big Data Storage
Media and Content Repositories
Video Surveillance Storage
Business Continuity Solutions
Data Archiving
Modern Enterprise Data Centers