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Dell PP1K6 20TB 7.2K SAS ISE 3.5in hard drive

Name: Dell PP1K6 20TB 7.2K SAS ISE 3.5in hard drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: PP1K6
Price: 1320 USD
Availability: InStock

MPN: PP1K6·By: Dell

Part #:PP1K6NewIn stock

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Product overview

The Dell PP1K6 20TB 7.2K SAS ISE 12Gbps 3.5in hot-plug hard drive is designed for high-capacity enterprise storage environments that use SAS infrastructure. With 20TB of capacity in a 3.5 inch form factor, it helps consolidate storage while maintaining compatibility with SAS backplanes. The SAS interface supports 12Gbps connectivity, aligning with modern SAS controllers and enclosures. A spindle speed of 7.2K RPM balances large capacity with reliable performance for data intensive workloads. The drive also supports 512e formatting, enabling operation in environments that require 512 byte sector emulation. Instant Secure Erase ISE capability is included, supporting secure data retirement workflows where this feature is implemented. Its hot-plug design allows the drive to be added or removed from compatible systems without powering down, supporting continuous operation and serviceability in rack or tower deployments built around SAS drive bays.

Featuring

Manufacturer part #	PP1K6
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	PP1K6
Capacity	20TB
Drive Class	Enterprise SAS hard drive
Form Factor	3.5 inch
Product Line	PowerEdge compatible hard drive
Product Type	Hot-plug hard drive with tray
Sector Format	512e
Tray Included	With tray
Drive Technology	HDD, magnetic rotating media
Hot-Swap Support	Hot-plug
Rotational Speed	7200 rpm
Self-Encrypting Drive Feature	ISE (Instant Secure Erase)
Compatibility - Server Generations	Dell PowerEdge 14G; Dell PowerEdge 15G; Dell PowerEdge 16G

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	SAS 12Gbps
Drive Interface	12Gbps SAS

Compatible systems

Dell PP1K6 20TB 7.2K SAS 12Gbps enterprise hard drive for Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G and 16G servers.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: 14G PowerEdge servers
Form factor: Rack or tower depending on server model
Generation: 14G
Listing explicitly states PP1K6 hard drive with tray for 14G PowerEdge server use.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: 15G PowerEdge servers
Form factor: Rack or tower depending on server model
Generation: 15G
Serversupply description notes compatibility with 15G PowerEdge servers.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: 16G PowerEdge servers
Form factor: Rack or tower depending on server model
Generation: 16G
Serversupply description notes compatibility with 16G PowerEdge servers.

Best for

SAS storage arrays
Suitable for SAS-based storage arrays that require 20TB capacity per drive, using a 12Gbps SAS interface in a 3.5 inch hot-plug form factor.
Enterprise servers
Fits enterprise servers equipped with 3.5 inch SAS hot-plug bays, leveraging the 20TB capacity and 7.2K RPM design for large data sets.
Secure data handling
Useful in environments where Instant Secure Erase ISE is part of the data lifecycle, enabling secure handling of data on 20TB SAS media.
Capacity-optimized storage
Appropriate for capacity-optimized tiers that benefit from 20TB per drive at 7.2K RPM, using 512e formatting in SAS infrastructures.
Hot-plug serviceable systems
Designed for systems that support 3.5 inch SAS hot-plug drives, enabling drive changes without system shutdown in operational environments.

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity of the Dell PP1K6 hard drive?

The Dell PP1K6 hard drive provides 20TB of storage capacity. This capacity point is specified in the product model description and category, which identify it as a 20TB 7.2K 512e 3.5-inch SAS ISE hard drive. It is suited to deployments that need high-capacity storage within SAS-based servers or storage arrays.

Which interface does the Dell PP1K6 drive use?

The Dell PP1K6 uses a SAS interface rated at 12Gbps. This is indicated in the model description as a SAS ISE 12Gbps hard drive. The SAS interface aligns with enterprise storage infrastructures that rely on SAS controllers and backplanes and allows the drive to operate in compatible SAS 3.5 inch hot-plug bays.

What form factor and rotational speed does the Dell PP1K6 support?

The Dell PP1K6 is a 3.5 inch hot-plug hard drive with a rotational speed of 7.2K RPM. The model description specifies it as a 20TB 7.2K SAS ISE 12Gbps 3.5in hot-plug drive. This combination targets capacity-optimized environments that use standard 3.5 inch SAS drive bays in servers or storage systems.

Does the Dell PP1K6 support 512e formatting?

Yes, the Dell PP1K6 is listed in a category that specifies 20TB 7.2K 512e 3.5-inch hard drives, indicating support for 512e formatting. This means the drive uses 512 byte sector emulation, which is important for compatibility with operating systems and applications designed around 512 byte logical sectors.

What security-related feature is indicated for the Dell PP1K6?

The model description for the Dell PP1K6 includes ISE, which stands for Instant Secure Erase. This indicates the drive is designed with ISE capability, a feature used in some environments to support secure data erasure processes as part of the drive lifecycle, such as during repurposing or retirement.

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