| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Category | Dell Server Hard Drives |
| Part number | ST10000NM0256 |
| Model numbers | ST10000NM0256 |
| Capacity | 10TB |
| 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 0YF87J is a high-capacity enterprise-class hard drive designed for Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell EMC storage arrays, and modern data center environments. Powered by the Seagate Exos ST10000NM0256 platform, this drive delivers 10TB of storage capacity, a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and a dual-port 12Gb/s SAS interface, providing reliable performance, scalability, and data availability for mission-critical workloads. Engineered for continuous 24x7 operation, it is ideal for cloud infrastructure, virtualization, backup and recovery, big data analytics, and enterprise storage applications.
Key Features
- Dell Part Number: 0YF87J
- Seagate Model: ST10000NM0256
- 10TB storage capacity
- 7,200 RPM spindle speed
- SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface
- 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- 512e Advanced Format sector technology
- Enterprise Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) architecture
- 256MB cache buffer
- Hot-plug and hot-swap capable in supported Dell platforms
- Optimized for RAID and high-availability storage environments
- Designed for continuous 24x7 enterprise workloads
- Enhanced rotational vibration tolerance for dense storage arrays
- Advanced error correction and end-to-end data protection
- Suitable for backup, archiving, virtualization, cloud storage, and large-scale data retention
Applications
The Dell 0YF87J is built for organizations that require dependable, high-capacity storage for business-critical operations. It is commonly deployed in Dell PowerEdge servers, Dell EMC storage systems, software-defined storage environments, backup repositories, and data centers where reliability, scalability, and performance are essential.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 10TB
- Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
- Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Sector Format: 512e
- Cache: 256MB
- Drive Type: Enterprise Nearline SAS HDD
- Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
- Hot-Swap Support: Yes
- Enterprise-Class Reliability
- RAID Compatible
- Designed for Continuous 24x7 Operation
The Dell 0YF87J ST10000NM0256 hard drive combines enterprise-grade reliability, high storage density, and proven SAS performance, making it an excellent solution for organizations seeking scalable storage capacity and dependable operation in demanding server and storage environments.
G11: R515
G12: R720, R720xd
G13: R230, R330, R430, R530, R730, R730xd, T330, T430, T630
G14: R240, R340, R440, R540, R640, R6415, R740, R740xd, R740xd2, R7415, R7425, T140, T340, T440, T640, C6420
Compatibility Note: ST10000NM0256 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. Systems configured exclusively with 2.5-inch SFF bays are not physically compatible. The appropriate Dell hot-swap caddy may also be required.