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Dell 161-BCPC 16TB SAS ISE 12Gbps 3.5in hard drive

Name: Dell 161-BCPC 16TB SAS ISE 12Gbps 3.5in hard drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 161-BCPC
Price: 992 USD
Availability: InStock

MPN: 161-BCPC·By: Dell

Part #:161-BCPCNewIn stock

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Product overview

The Dell 16TB SAS ISE 12Gbps 7.2k 512e 3.5in Hot Plug AG drive, SKU 161-BCPC, is an enterprise hard drive designed for environments that need high-capacity storage in a 3.5 inch form factor. It provides 16TB capacity with a 7.2k rotational speed and uses a SAS interface rated at 12Gbps. The drive supports 512e formatting and is hot plug capable, allowing insertion or removal from compatible systems without planned downtime. As an enterprise level hard drive, it is suitable for data intensive workloads that require large capacity and SAS connectivity. The Instant Secure Erase ISE capability complements environments with strict data management policies. Classified under SAS hard drives with 16TB, 7200 RPM, 512e and 3.5 inch hot plug characteristics, this model offers a consistent specification profile for standardized infrastructure.

16TB capacity in a 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive
SAS interface rated at 12Gbps for enterprise use
7.2k RPM rotational speed for capacity workloads
512e formatting for broad compatibility
Hot plug design for serviceable deployments
SAS ISE for Instant Secure Erase workflows

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	161-BCPC
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	161-BCPC
Series	G14, G15, G16 compatible
Capacity	16 TB
Enclosure	AG drive
Technology	SAS ISE
Drive Class	Enterprise
Form Factor	3.5 in
Chassis Type	Hot-plug
Product Line	PowerEdge
Product Type	Hard drive
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Advanced Format	512e

Performance

Media Type	HDD

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	SAS
Interface Speed	12 Gbps

Compatible systems

Dell 161-BCPC is an Enterprise 16 TB SAS 3.5-inch hot-plug HDD for PowerEdge G14, G15, and G16.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: G14, G15, G16
Form factor: 3.5 in
Listed as CUS kit for G14, G15, G16

Best for

Enterprise servers
Suited for enterprise servers that require 16TB capacity in a 3.5 inch SAS 12Gbps hot plug drive with 7.2k speed and 512e formatting for standardized deployments.
Data intensive applications
Appropriate for data intensive applications that benefit from 16TB capacity combined with a SAS 12Gbps interface and 7.2k rotational speed in a 3.5 inch form factor.
Secure data lifecycle environments
Ideal for environments that leverage Instant Secure Erase ISE to manage data lifecycle, using a 16TB SAS ISE 12Gbps 7.2k 512e 3.5 inch hot plug drive.
Scalable storage pools
Useful in scalable storage pools where multiple 3.5 inch 16TB SAS 12Gbps hot plug drives are combined to provide high capacity with consistent 7.2k 512e characteristics.
Enterprise drive standardization
Fits organizations standardizing on enterprise 3.5 inch SAS ISE drives, aligning around 16TB capacity, 12Gbps SAS, 7.2k speed and 512e formatting for uniform specifications.

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity of the Dell 161-BCPC drive?

The Dell 161-BCPC drive provides 16TB of storage capacity. It is categorized as a 16TB enterprise SAS hard drive with a 3.5 inch form factor. This capacity is suited to environments that need high density storage per bay, such as data intensive or consolidated storage deployments.

Which interface does the Dell 16TB SAS ISE 12Gbps 7.2k drive use?

This drive uses a SAS interface rated at 12Gbps. It is described as a SAS ISE 12Gbps hard drive, aligning with common enterprise server and storage backplanes. The SAS interface is suited to data center infrastructure that standardizes on SAS connectivity for hard drives.

What form factor does the Dell 16TB SAS ISE 7.2k 512e drive support?

The drive has a 3.5 inch form factor. It is listed as a 3.5 inch hot plug SAS hard drive with 16TB capacity and 7.2k rotational speed. This form factor fits many enterprise chassis that accept 3.5 inch drives for capacity oriented workloads.

Does the Dell 161-BCPC drive support hot plug operation?

Yes, the model is specified as a 3.5 inch hot plug AG drive. Hot plug capability allows qualified systems to insert or remove the drive without shutting down the host, supporting maintenance and replacement workflows in enterprise environments that use compatible backplanes.

What sector format does the Dell 16TB SAS ISE 12Gbps 3.5in drive use?

The drive is described as a 512e hard drive. This indicates 512 byte sector emulation formatting, which is commonly supported by many enterprise operating systems and storage controllers. The 512e profile helps maintain compatibility in mixed infrastructure that expects 512 byte sector alignment.

What is the rotational speed of the Dell 16TB SAS ISE drive?

The Dell 16TB SAS ISE 3.5 inch hard drive operates at 7.2k RPM. This rotational speed aligns with capacity oriented enterprise drives and provides a known performance profile for planning data intensive yet capacity focused workloads.

What type of environments is the Dell 16TB SAS ISE 12Gbps drive intended for?

The drive is classified at an enterprise product level and listed under SAS hard drive with 16TB, 7200 RPM, 512e and 3.5 inch hot plug attributes. These characteristics indicate suitability for enterprise environments that standardize on SAS 12Gbps, hot plug 3.5 inch bays and capacity focused workloads.