What is the capacity and form factor of the Dell C36WJ?

The Dell C36WJ provides 2TB capacity in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF), suitable for standard server drive bays. This configuration is optimized for nearline storage in enterprise environments.

What are the speed and interface specs?

It operates at 7.2K RPM with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, supporting high-throughput nearline applications. The Nearline SAS design balances capacity and performance for server workloads.

Is the C36WJ hot-swappable?

Yes, the C36WJ features hot-swap functionality with a preinstalled tray for 13G PowerEdge servers like R730 and T630, enabling drive replacement without powering down the system.

Which servers is the C36WJ compatible with?

It is the standard SKU for 13G PowerEdge models including R430, R530, R630, R730xd, and T430. It is also backwards compatible with select 11G/12G servers such as R710 and T610.

What sector format does it use?

The C36WJ uses 512n sector format, which improves storage efficiency and compatibility with modern server operating systems in SAS 12Gb/s environments.

C36WJ - Dell C36WJ 2TB 7.2K 12Gbps SAS 3.5in HDD

Name: Dell C36WJ 2TB 7.2K 12Gbps SAS 3.5in HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: C36WJ
Price: 175 USD
Availability: InStock

C36WJ - Dell C36WJ 2TB 7.2K 12Gbps SAS 3.5in HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell C36WJ is a 2TB 3.5-inch Nearline SAS hard drive operating at 7.2K RPM with a 12Gb/s transfer rate. It features hot-swap functionality for seamless maintenance in server environments. This HDD is the standard SKU for 13th Generation PowerEdge servers such as R230, R330, R430, R530, R630, R730, R730xd, R930, T330, T430, and T630. It includes a preinstalled hot-swap tray compatible with these systems. The drive maintains original Dell firmware optimized for PowerEdge and PowerVault storage arrays. Additionally, 13G drives like the C36WJ offer backwards compatibility with select 11G and 12G PowerEdge servers including R310, R320, R410, R415, R420, R510, R515, R520, R710, R720, R720xd, T310, T320, T410, T420, T610, T620, and T710. This configuration supports datacenter-grade reliability for bulk storage deployments. The 512n sector format enhances capacity efficiency in nearline applications.

2TB capacity in 3.5-inch LFF form factor
7.2K RPM with 12Gb/s SAS transfer rate
Hot-swap tray for 13G PowerEdge servers
512n sector format for efficiency
Backwards compatible with 11G/12G servers
Original Dell firmware for PowerEdge/PowerVault

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Manufacturer part #	C36WJ
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Capacity	2TB
Cache Size	64 MB
Generation	Gen-13
Idle Power	5.4 W
Connections	1 x SAS 12Gbps
Drive Class	Near-line
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Sector Size	512n

Compatible systems

Dell PowerEdge servers with 3.5-inch hot-swap bays, Gen13 confirmed

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R230, R330, R530, R730, R730xd, T330, T430, T630
Form factor: 3.5-inch bays
Generation: Gen13
Confirmed compatible bays from retailer listing

Best for

Enterprise Servers
Designed for 13G PowerEdge servers like R730 and T630 with hot-swap tray for quick drive replacement.
Nearline Storage
2TB capacity at 7.2K RPM suits bulk data archiving in SAS 12Gb/s environments.
Legacy Compatibility
Backwards compatible with 11G/12G PowerEdge models such as R710 and T610.
Datacenter Deployments
Supports high-capacity storage needs in PowerVault arrays with original Dell firmware.

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MTBF	1000000 hours
Media Type	Mechanical Hard Disk
Average Seek Time	8.5 ms
External Transfer Rate	1200 Mbps
Max Sustained Transfer Rate	272 MB/s

Interface	SAS 12Gbps
SAS Connector Type	SFF-8087

Dell C36WJ 2TB 7.2K 12Gbps SAS 3.5in HDD

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