Dell D5FMJ 2TB 2.5" 7.2K RPM Near Line SAS 12Gbps Hot-Plug HDD

Overview

The Dell D5FMJ is a 2TB nearline hard drive designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and storage arrays, featuring a 2.5-inch form factor and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It connects via a 12Gbps SAS interface, providing reliable sequential performance for workloads that require steady data throughput rather than high input/output operations per second. Its hot-plug capability allows for easy drive replacement or addition without shutting down the system, making it a practical choice for maintaining uptime in demanding server environments.

Key features

• 2TB capacity offers ample space for large datasets, backups, and archival storage needs.
• 7200 RPM spindle speed ensures consistent and predictable sequential data access.
• 12Gbps SAS interface delivers high-speed connectivity compatible with modern server backplanes.
• Hot-plug tray design enables drive swaps without powering down the host system, minimizing downtime.
• Compact 2.5-inch size helps maximize rack bay density while reducing power consumption and cooling requirements.
• Factory-installed Dell carrier simplifies installation and ensures compatibility with supported PowerEdge models.
• Tested and verified compatibility with PowerEdge R330, R430, R630, R730, and T330 servers for seamless integration.

Key specs

• Capacity: 2TB
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: 12Gbps SAS
• Hot-plug support: Yes
• Compatible servers: PowerEdge R330, R430, R630, R730, T330

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a 12Gbps SAS interface, which is standard for enterprise-grade servers and storage arrays, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer. It is specifically designed to fit into Dell PowerEdge server models such as the R330, R430, R630, R730, and T330, making it a straightforward upgrade or replacement option for these systems. The included Dell carrier tray guarantees proper fit and connection within these server bays.

Ideal uses and environments

The Dell D5FMJ is well suited for IT environments that require dependable storage for virtual machine pools, log file storage, secondary tiers for snapshots, or media content archives. Its hot-swap capability and compact size make it a strong choice for corporate offices, campus labs, and remote branch locations where minimizing downtime and conserving rack space are priorities. This drive supports workloads that benefit from steady sequential throughput rather than extreme random access performance.