| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Category | Dell Server Hard Drives |
| Part number | DPTW9 |
| Model numbers | WD3001FYYG-18SL3W0 |
| Capacity | 3TB |
| Interface | SAS 3.5 Inch |
| Spindle speed (RPM) | 7200 |
| Data transfer rate | 6Gbps |
| Form factor | 3.5 Inch |
| Hot swap | Yes |
| Best for | Dell Server |
The Dell DPTW9 is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive powered by the Western Digital WD3001FYYG platform. Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers, storage arrays, and data center environments, this 3TB hard drive delivers dependable performance, scalability, and reliability for business-critical workloads. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and SAS 6Gbps interface, it provides consistent data access and efficient storage management for demanding enterprise applications.
Built for continuous 24/7 operation, the Dell DPTW9 is ideal for virtualization, cloud computing, backup and recovery, file serving, and archival storage. The SAS interface offers enhanced data integrity, advanced error handling, and dual-port connectivity, making it an excellent choice for RAID configurations and high-availability storage environments. Its enterprise-grade construction ensures long-term reliability in multi-drive server and storage deployments.
Key Features
- 3TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM spindle speed
- SAS 6Gbps enterprise interface
- 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- Powered by Western Digital WD3001FYYG technology
- Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems
- Enterprise-grade reliability for 24/7 operation
- Dual-port SAS connectivity for improved availability
- Optimized for RAID, virtualization, and data center workloads
- Ideal for backup, cloud storage, file sharing, and archiving applications
- Designed for mission-critical enterprise environments
The Dell DPTW9 WD3001FYYG combines high-capacity storage, proven SAS performance, and enterprise-class dependability, making it an excellent solution for organizations seeking reliable storage expansion for servers, storage arrays, and business-critical infrastructure.
Dell PowerEdge 11th Generation (G11): R310, R410, R510, R710, T310, T410, T610, T710
Dell PowerEdge 12th Generation (G12): R320, R420, R520, R720, R720xd, T320, T420, T620
Dell PowerEdge 13th Generation (G13): R330, R430, R530, R730, R730xd, T330, T430, T630
Dell PowerEdge 14th Generation (G14): R340, R440, R540, R740, R740xd, R740xd2, T340, T440, T640
Dell PowerEdge 15th Generation (G15): R350, R450, R550, R750, R750xs, T350, T550
Compatibility Note
The Dell DPTW9 3TB 7.2K RPM 6Gbps 3.5-inch SAS hard drive ships with a Dell PowerEdge 13th Generation (G13) hot-swap caddy, generally suitable for compatible G12 and G13 server configurations.
For installation in compatible Dell PowerEdge 14th Generation (G14) and 15th Generation (G15) servers, the included G13 caddy must be replaced with the appropriate G14/G15 3.5-inch hot-swap caddy, sold separately. Dell PowerEdge G11 servers may require a different drive carrier.