AA653696

AA653696 – Dell 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512n 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive

The Dell AA653696 2TB Hard Drive is a dependable enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and business-critical IT environments. Featuring 2TB storage capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface, 512n (Native 512-byte) sector format, 128MB cache, and a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), this enterprise hard drive delivers an ideal combination of capacity, performance, and long-term reliability for demanding business workloads. Designed for 24/7 continuous operation, it provides dependable storage performance for enterprise applications and modern data centers.

Designed for organizations requiring reliable, high-capacity storage, the Dell AA653696 is ideally suited for enterprise file servers, backup and disaster recovery systems, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, storage area networks (SAN), network-attached storage (NAS), software-defined storage (SDS), and business application servers. The 7200 RPM rotational speed delivers consistent read and write performance while maintaining an excellent balance between speed, storage capacity, and energy efficiency.

The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides dependable high-speed data transfers while ensuring broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and supported enterprise storage platforms. The integrated 128MB cache improves storage performance by buffering frequently accessed data, accelerating read and write operations, reducing latency, and enhancing overall application responsiveness. The 512n sector format ensures native 512-byte sector compatibility for enterprise operating systems and legacy applications requiring native sector support.

Its 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design enables seamless integration with enterprise server chassis, storage arrays, and tower servers utilizing standard 3.5-inch drive bays. The drive is engineered to maximize storage density while delivering reliable long-term performance for growing enterprise data requirements.

Manufactured according to Dell's rigorous enterprise quality standards, the Dell AA653696 is built for reliable 24/7 continuous operation, delivering exceptional durability, stable performance, and enterprise-grade reliability. Whether deployed in backup environments, virtualization clusters, enterprise storage arrays, or cloud infrastructure, it provides the capacity and dependability required by today's enterprise IT environments.

The Dell AA653696 is particularly well suited for organizations seeking 2TB enterprise storage capacity, 7200 RPM performance, 128MB cache, SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, native 512n sector support, and optimized compatibility with Dell PowerEdge server platforms.

Model Type

Enterprise Hard Drive (HDD) — 7200 RPM, SATA 6Gb/s, 128MB Cache, 512n, 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
2TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
7200 RPM Enterprise Spindle Speed
SATA 6Gb/s High-Speed Interface
128MB Cache Memory
Native 512n Sector Format
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
Reliable 24/7 Continuous Operation
Long-Term Enterprise Reliability
Cost-Effective Enterprise Storage Solution
Ideal for File Servers, Backup, NAS, SAN, Virtualization, and Business Applications
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model AA653696
Capacity 2TB
Drive Type Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Cache 128MB
Sector Format 512n
Form Factor 3.5-Inch (LFF)
Hot-Plug Support Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/s
Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate Up to 210 MB/s
Average Seek Time Approximately 8.5 ms
Average Latency Approximately 4.17 ms
MTBF Up to 1.2 Million Hours
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
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
Storage Area Networks (SAN)
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Business Application Servers
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Data Archiving
Business Continuity Solutions
Document Management Systems
General Enterprise Computing
Modern Enterprise Data Centers