Dell 1.8TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Hard Drive
Model: ST1800MM0168 | Dell PNs: VJ7CD, 0VJ7CD | 1.8TB Capacity | 10K RPM
The Dell VJ7CD (Seagate Enterprise Performance 10K.8 platform) is a high-capacity, high-performance mission-critical drive designed for modern data centers. Offering a massive 1.8TB of storage in a 2.5-inch form factor, it represents one of the highest capacities available for 10K RPM mechanical drives. Utilizing a 12Gb/s SAS interface, it provides double the throughput of older 6Gb/s drives, making it the ideal solution for scaling storage density without sacrificing the IOPS necessary for enterprise-class workloads.
📊 Technical Specifications
Capacity: 💾 1.8 TB
Interface: ⚡ SAS 12Gb/s (Dual Port)
Spindle Speed: 🏎️ 10,000 RPM
Cache: 🧠 128 MB
Form Factor: 📏 2.5-inch SFF
MTBF: 🛡️ 2.0 Million Hours
Sector Format: 💾 512e (Advanced Format)
Recording Technology: 🖋️ CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
✅ Product Overview
Massive Storage Density: As a 1.8TB drive, the VJ7CD allows for maximum storage capacity per rack unit, reducing the physical footprint of high-density storage arrays.
12Gb/s SAS Performance: Optimized for the latest generations of Dell PowerEdge servers, the 12Gb/s interface ensures high-speed data transfer and reduced latency in tiered storage environments.
Advanced Format (512e): This drive utilizes 512e (512 emulation) to provide high-capacity storage while remaining compatible with legacy applications and RAID controllers.
Seagate 10K.8 Reliability: Built on a refined enterprise platform featuring TurboSwap and advanced power management, ensuring stable performance and data integrity in 24/7 high-vibration environments.
📦 Compatibility & Use Case
Target Systems: Optimized for 13th and 14th Generation Dell PowerEdge (R630, R730, R640, R740) and PowerVault storage arrays (MD1420, ME4024) that support 12Gb/s SAS.
Ideal Workloads: Large-scale database hosting, virtualized infrastructure (VMware/Hyper-V), high-performance file sharing, and data-intensive server applications.
⚠️ Technical Note: This is a 512e (Advanced Format) drive. While compatible with most modern operating systems and RAID controllers (PERC H330, H730, and newer), please ensure your specific software environment supports 512e sectors to avoid performance misalignment.
