GDM8H-RFB

GDM8H-RFB – Dell 2TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s Nearline (512e) 3.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive

The Dell GDM8H-RFB 2TB Nearline Hard Drive is a dependable, high-capacity storage solution designed for enterprise environments that require efficient bulk data handling. With a 2TB capacity and 7200RPM spindle speed, this drive is optimized for nearline storage applications such as backups, archiving, and large-scale data repositories.

Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, it delivers fast and reliable data transfer rates along with enhanced durability and enterprise-grade performance. The 512e (512 emulation) sector format ensures compatibility with modern systems while maintaining efficient storage management.

Designed in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF), this hard drive supports hot-swappable functionality, allowing easy replacement or upgrades without system downtime. As a nearline drive, it provides a cost-effective balance between performance and capacity for non-latency-critical workloads.

Model Type:

Enterprise Nearline SAS Hard Drive — 7200RPM, SAS 12Gb/s, 3.5-inch LFF (512e, Hot-Swappable)

Category:

Storage – Hard Disk Drive (Nearline Enterprise HDD)

Key Features:
2TB Storage Capacity
7200RPM Spindle Speed
Nearline (NL-SAS) Performance Class
SAS 12Gb/s Interface
512e (512 Emulation) Sector Format
3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
Hot-Swappable / Hot-Pluggable Design
Reliable and Cost-Effective Storage Solution
Optimized for Bulk Storage and Archiving
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Compatible with Dell PowerEdge Servers and Storage Systems
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model GDM8H-RFB
Capacity 2TB
Drive Type Nearline Hard Disk Drive (NL-SAS HDD)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor 3.5-inch LFF
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Sector Format 512e
Performance Class Nearline
Enterprise Grade Yes
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge & Enterprise Storage Systems
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Feature Hot-Swappable
Application Backup, Archiving, Bulk Storage, Data Lakes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases:
Backup and disaster recovery systems
Data archiving and long-term storage
File servers and large data repositories
Cloud storage infrastructure
RAID arrays focused on capacity
Enterprise environments with non-critical performance demands