| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Category | Dell Server Hard Drives |
| Part number | 43V7V-1 |
| Model numbers | ST8000NM0185 |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Interface | SAS 3.5 Inch |
| Spindle speed (RPM) | 7200 |
| Data transfer rate | 12Gbps |
| Form factor | 3.5 Inch |
| Hot swap | Yes |
| Best for | Dell Server |
The Dell 43V7V Compatible hard drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers, storage arrays, and data center environments. Built on the reliable Seagate Exos ST8000NM0185 platform, this drive offers 8TB of storage capacity, a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and a high-speed 12Gb/s SAS interface, delivering the performance, scalability, and dependability required for mission-critical business applications. Engineered for continuous 24x7 operation, it is ideal for virtualization, cloud infrastructure, backup repositories, and large-scale data storage deployments.
Key Features:
- Dell Compatible Part Number: 43V7V
- Seagate Model: ST8000NM0185
- 8TB storage capacity
- 7,200 RPM spindle speed
- SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface
- 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- Enterprise Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) architecture
- 512e Advanced Format sector technology
- 256MB cache buffer
- Hot-plug and hot-swap capable in supported Dell systems
- Optimized for RAID and multi-drive storage environments
- Designed for continuous 24x7 enterprise workloads
- Enhanced vibration tolerance for dense storage arrays
- Advanced data protection and error recovery features
- Ideal for backup, archiving, virtualization, cloud storage, and data center applications
Applications:
The Dell 43V7V Compatible drive is well-suited for enterprise servers, SAN and NAS environments, storage arrays, and business-critical infrastructures that require reliable, high-capacity storage. Its nearline SAS design combines the scalability of large-capacity drives with the reliability and redundancy benefits of dual-port SAS connectivity.
Technical Specifications:
- Capacity: 8TB
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
- Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Cache: 256MB
- Sector Format: 512e
- Drive Type: Enterprise Nearline SAS
- Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
- Hot-Swap Support: Yes
- Designed for RAID and High-Availability Environments
- Enterprise-Class Reliability for 24x7 Operation
The Dell 43V7V Compatible ST8000NM0185 hard drive delivers an excellent combination of capacity, performance, and enterprise-grade reliability, making it a cost-effective solution for organizations seeking dependable storage expansion for servers, storage arrays, and data-intensive applications.
G11: R515
G12: R720, R720xd
G13: R230, R330, R430, R530, R730, R730xd, T330, T430, T630, C6320
G14: R240, R340, R440, R540, R640, R6415, R740, R740xd, R740xd2, R7415, R7425, T340, T440, T640, C6420, XR2
G15: R450, R550, R650, R650xs, R6515, R6525, R750, R750xs, R7515, R7525
Compatibility Note: This is a 3.5-inch LFF 12Gb/s SAS 512e 10TB drive. The server must have a 3.5-inch SAS-capable backplane/controller and support 10TB drives. A different generation-specific Dell hot-swap caddy may be required.