What is the storage capacity of the Dell RGYGD hard drive?

The Dell RGYGD hard drive provides 20TB of capacity and is categorized as a 20TB 7.2K enterprise hot plug HDD. This makes it suitable for deployments that need large amounts of storage per 3.5 inch bay, such as archival or backup repositories and capacity optimized server storage.

Which interface does the Dell RGYGD drive use?

The Dell RGYGD belongs to the SATA 6Gbps 3.5 inch category, indicating it uses a SATA interface rated at 6Gbps. This interface type is widely supported in enterprise servers and storage enclosures that offer 3.5 inch SATA bays, simplifying integration into existing infrastructures.

What form factor is the Dell RGYGD hard drive?

The Dell RGYGD is a 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive. It fits large form factor drive bays commonly found in server and storage systems that support SATA 6Gbps 3.5 inch hot plug HDDs, making it appropriate for capacity focused deployments using standard LFF slots.

Is the Dell RGYGD suitable for enterprise use?

Yes, the Dell RGYGD is categorized as a 20TB 7.2K enterprise hot plug HDD. This enterprise designation indicates it is intended for professional IT environments such as servers and storage arrays where features like high capacity, 3.5 inch form factor, and SATA 6Gbps connectivity are required.

Does the Dell RGYGD support hot plug operation?

The Dell RGYGD is listed in the 20TB 7.2K enterprise hot plug HDD category. This means it is designed for systems that support hot plug functionality, allowing compatible servers or storage arrays to insert or replace the drive without a full system power down, subject to platform capabilities.

RGYGD - Dell PowerEdge compatible hard drive 20 TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5 inch LFF Hard Drive

Name: RGYGD - Dell PowerEdge compatible hard drive 20 TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5 inch LFF Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: RGYGD
Price: 1368 USD
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Product overview

The Dell RGYGD is a 20TB 3.5 inch enterprise hard disk drive designed for environments that require substantial capacity in a standard large form factor. It belongs to the SATA 6Gbps 3.5 inch 20TB 7.2K enterprise hot plug HDD category, aligning it with use cases where high capacity and reliable server storage are priorities. With a 7.2K rotational speed and SATA 6Gbps interface, this drive is suitable for data intensive applications that benefit from large storage pools. As a hot plug hard drive, it is intended for systems that support online drive insertion and replacement, helping minimize downtime during maintenance or expansion. The enterprise class designation indicates it is targeted at professional IT deployments, including servers and storage arrays that utilize 3.5 inch SATA bays and require scalable capacity. This combination of 20TB capacity, SATA connectivity, and 7.2K speed makes it a practical option for consolidating storage in modern infrastructures.

20TB capacity in a 3.5 inch enterprise hard drive
SATA 6Gbps interface for standard server backplanes
7.2K RPM spindle speed for capacity focused workloads
Enterprise hot plug design for online drive service
Large form factor 3.5 inch bay compatibility
Dell branded enterprise category HDD

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Featuring

Spindle Speed
Manufacturer part #	RGYGD
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	RGYGD
Capacity	20 TB
Drive Size	3.5-inch
Form Factor	3.5 inch LFF
Product Line	PowerEdge compatible hard drive
Product Type	Internal hard drive
Included Tray	With tray for Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, 16G
Sector Format	512e

Compatible systems

Listed as compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G and 16G servers via included tray

Dell PowerEdge
Model: 14G; 15G; 16G PowerEdge servers (general reference)
Serversupply listing states "With Tray For 14g, 15g And 16g Poweredge Server RGYGD"

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Enterprise storage
Suitable for enterprise storage platforms that use 3.5 inch SATA 6Gbps bays and need 20TB capacity per drive in a 7.2K configuration.
Server expansion
A fit for servers that support 3.5 inch SATA 6Gbps enterprise hot plug drives when additional 20TB capacity is required in existing chassis.
Data archiving
Useful for long term data archiving where a single 20TB 3.5 inch 7.2K enterprise drive can consolidate large datasets on SATA 6Gbps storage.
Backup targets
Appropriate as a backup target in systems that accept 3.5 inch SATA 6Gbps enterprise hot plug HDDs and benefit from 20TB per slot.
Capacity optimized workloads
Designed for capacity optimized workloads that can leverage 20TB 7.2K enterprise drives over a SATA 6Gbps interface in 3.5 inch bays.

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7200 RPM SATA Hard Drives 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drives Enterprise SATA Hard Drives Dell Hard Drives

Drive Use Class	Enterprise-class hard drive for Dell servers and storage

Hot-Swap Support	Hot-plug

Rotational Speed	7200 rpm

Drive Mounting Type	Hot-plug drive carrier for Dell systems

Compatibility Description	Marketed for use in Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems

Drive Encryption Technology	ISE (Instant Secure Erase)

Hot-Plug Form Factor Description	3.5-inch Hot-Plug hard drive with tray for Dell PowerEdge servers

ISE (Instant Secure Erase) Support	Yes, drive supports Instant Secure Erase (ISE)

Data Transfer Rate	Up to 6 Gb/s interface transfer rate

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	SATA 6Gbps
Drive Interface	SATA 6Gbps
Interface Speed	SATA 6Gbps (SATA-600)
Interface Voltage	SATA 5 V / 12 V supply rails (standard for 3.5-inch enterprise SATA HDDs used in Dell servers)
Hot-Plug Interface Type	SATA backplane hot-plug connection for Dell servers
SATA Interface Standard	SATA III 6Gbps

Dell PowerEdge compatible hard drive 20 TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gbps 3.5 inch LFF Hard Drive

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