Product Description
1.Product Overview
3286697-A is an enterprise grade high-performance hard drive with a 2.5-inch specification, providing 3.2TB of storage capacity and a speed of 10000 RPM. This product is equipped with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, designed specifically for PowerEdge servers, achieving a perfect balance between capacity and performance, making it an ideal storage solution for critical business applications in enterprises.
Product Identification Description:
3286697-A: Complete FRU number for hard disk unit and tray assembly
SAS-12:12Gb/s SAS interface, supports dual port redundancy
10K RPM:10, 000 revolutions per minute, enterprise level high-performance specification
2.Technical specifications
Detailed specifications of parameter categories
Product model 3286697-A
Storage capacity 3.2 TB
Interface type 12Gb/s SAS
Physical specifications: 2.5-inch enterprise grade
Spindle speed 10000 RPM
Cache capacity 256MB
Average latency of 2.9 ms
Mean time between failures 2 million hours
Working temperature 5 ° C to 55 ° C
Power consumption running: 7.2W, standby: 4.8W
3.Core Features
1. Excellent performance
12Gb/s SAS interface provides ultra-high bandwidth
10000 RPM ensures fast data access
256MB large capacity cache optimizes read and write performance
The average seek time is only 2.9ms
Support full duplex data transmission
2. Enterprise level reliability
2 million hours of average time between failures
Support continuous operation 24/7
Dual port redundancy design ensures business continuity
Advanced error recovery control function
Vibration compensation technology
3. Intelligent functional features
Support hot swappable replacement
Built in temperature sensor for real-time monitoring
Optimizing energy consumption through power management functionality
Instant secure erase function
S. M.A.R.T. Technical Support
4. Simple maintenance design
Includes dedicated installation tray
Tool installation free design
Support online replacement
Plug and play recognition
Hard drive activity indicator light
4.Compatibility information
Support system:
PowerEdge R740/R740xd
PowerEdge R750/R750xd
PowerEdge R840
PowerEdge MX740c/MX840c
PowerEdge R940
Other servers that support 12Gb/s SAS
Compatible chassis:
All Dell 2.5-inch hard drive backplanes
Storage array supporting SAS-12 interface
Compatible with Dell dedicated hard drive trays
Support hot swappable driver racks
5.Application scenarios
Ideal application environment:
Enterprise database systems (Oracle, SQL Server)
Virtualization platforms (VMware HANA, Hyper-V)
Mail Server (Microsoft Exchange)
High frequency trading system
Real time data processing and analysis
Cloud computing infrastructure
Performance advantages:
High IOPS performance (up to 200000 IOPS)
Low latency data access (average latency less than 3ms)
Stable read and write performance (continuous transfer rate up to 250MB/s)
Excellent random access capability
Support multitasking concurrent processing
Service support:
Online support portal website
Remote diagnostic service
Global warranty service
Firmware update support
6.Installation and maintenance
Installation requirements:
Confirm server compatibility and available slots
Prepare anti-static measures and work environment
Check the system firmware version and ensure it is updated to the latest version
Prepare necessary installation tools
Maintenance suggestion:
Regularly use OpenManage to check the health status of hard drives
Monitor operating temperature and performance indicators
Keep the firmware version up-to-date
Establish a regular data backup strategy
Regularly check the hard drive log information
7.Precautions
Environmental requirements for use:
Working temperature: 5 ° C to 55 ° C
Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non condensing)
Operating altitude: -300m to 3048m
Avoid severe vibrations and physical impacts
Ensure good ventilation and heat dissipation conditions
Compatibility Tip:
Please confirm server model compatibility before purchasing
Suggest using original accessories to ensure optimal performance
Maintain the latest version of system firmware
Regularly conduct system health checks
Suggest using in RAID configuration




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