AA772223

AA772223 – Dell 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512e 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive

The Dell AA772223 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, 512e (512-byte Emulation) sector format, 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 growing data volumes, the Dell AA772223 is ideally suited for enterprise file servers, backup and disaster recovery systems, virtualization platforms, cloud storage infrastructure, 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 enhances read and write efficiency by buffering frequently accessed data, reducing latency, and improving application responsiveness during demanding workloads. The 512e sector format provides compatibility with modern enterprise operating systems while maintaining support for applications designed around traditional 512-byte sectors.

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 minimizing the number of installed drives, simplifying infrastructure management and reducing operational costs.

Manufactured according to Dell's rigorous enterprise quality standards, the Dell AA772223 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 performance required by today's enterprise data centers.

The Dell AA772223 is particularly well suited for organizations seeking 12TB enterprise storage capacity, 7200 RPM performance, 256MB cache, SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, 512e compatibility, and optimized integration with Dell PowerEdge server platforms.

Model Type

Enterprise Hard Drive (HDD) — 7200 RPM, SATA 6Gb/s, 256MB Cache, 512e, 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
512e Advanced Format Sector
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 AA772223
Capacity 12TB
Drive Type Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Cache 256MB
Sector Format 512e
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