What is the form factor and compatibility of the Dell GH86F?

The drive uses 2.5-inch SFF form factor with 15mm z-height. It is compatible with any server that accepts 2.5 x 15mm SFF SAS hard drives, making it suitable for standard enterprise server bays.

What are the performance specifications?

Spindle speed is 7200 RPM with SAS-3 12Gbps interface and 128MB multisegmented cache buffer. Interface access speed reaches 12.0 Gb/s, supporting efficient data transfer in high-demand environments.

What sector format does it use?

The drive features 4Kn native format with 4096 bytes per sector, optimized for modern operating systems and applications that benefit from native 4K block sizes without emulation.

What are the reliability ratings?

Nonrecoverable read errors are rated at 1 sector per 10E15 bits read. It supports 8760 power-on hours per year, indicating design for continuous 24x7 datacenter operation.

What power requirements does it have?

Power supply requirements are +12V and +5V. It includes PowerChoice on-demand power option for optimized power consumption during varying workloads.

GH86F - Dell GH86F 2TB 7.2K 4Kn SAS 2.5in HDD

Name: Dell GH86F 2TB 7.2K 4Kn SAS 2.5in HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: GH86F
Price: 228 USD
Availability: InStock

GH86F - Dell GH86F 2TB 7.2K 4Kn SAS 2.5in HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell GH86F is the Dell-branded version of the Seagate ST2000NX0373, a 2TB SAS hard drive designed for datacenter environments. It features a 2.5-inch small form factor with 15mm z-height, making it suitable for space-constrained servers. The drive operates at 7200 RPM with a SAS-3 12Gbps electrical interface and 128MB multisegmented cache buffer. It uses 4Kn (4K native) sector format with 4096 bytes per sector. Power requirements are +12V and +5V. The drive supports PowerChoice on-demand power option and is rated for 8760 power-on hours per year. Nonrecoverable read errors are specified at 1 sector per 10E15 bits read. Weight is 0.437 lb or 198g. It is compatible with servers accepting 2.5 x 15mm SFF SAS drives. ROHS compliant.

2TB in 2.5in SFF 15mm form factor
7200 RPM, SAS 12Gbps, 128MB cache
4Kn native 4096 bytes per sector
8760 power-on hours per year rating
1 sector per 10E15 nonrecoverable errors
PowerChoice on-demand power option

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Featuring

Spindle Speed
Manufacturer part #	GH86F
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	ST2000NX0373
Capacity	2TB
Idle Power	3.53 W
Form Factor	2.5-inch SFF
PowerChoice	Yes
Cache Buffer	128 MB
Product Line	Enterprise
Product Type	SAS Hard Drive

Compatible systems

Dell PowerEdge 14G servers; supports 4Kn on modern OS

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R640, R740, R740XD, R940, C6420
Form factor: 2.5-inch SFF
Generation: 14th Gen
Confirmed compatible from retailer specs

Best for

Datacenter Storage
Provides 2TB capacity in 2.5-inch 15mm form factor for dense storage configurations.
Enterprise Servers
Compatible with servers accepting 2.5 x 15mm SFF SAS drives, supporting SAS 12Gbps interface.
High-Density Racks
7200 RPM spindle speed and 128MB cache suit space-constrained data center environments.
Nearline Applications
4Kn sector format with PowerChoice power management for efficient 24x7 operation.

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2TB SAS Hard Drives 7200 RPM SAS Hard Drives 2.5-inch SAS Hard Drives Refurbished Enterprise Hard Drives

Average Latency	4.16 ms
Max Sustained Transfer Rate	136 MB/s

Dell GH86F 2TB 7.2K 4Kn SAS 2.5in HDD

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Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	SAS-3 12Gbps
Interface Ports	Dual
Interface Access Speed	12.0 Gb/s

Dell GH86F 2TB 7.2K 4Kn SAS 2.5in HDD

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