| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Category | Dell Server Hard Drives |
| Part number | XY986-RF-1 |
| Model numbers | ST2000NX0273 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Interface | SAS 2.5 Inch |
| Spindle speed (RPM) | 7200 |
| Data transfer rate | 12Gbps |
| Form factor | 2.5 Inch |
| Hot swap | Yes |
| Best for | Dell Server |
The Dell XY986 (ST2000NX0273) is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage environments. Featuring 2TB of storage, a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and a 12Gb/s SAS interface, this drive provides dependable performance for business-critical applications, virtualization, backup, cloud storage, and growing data repositories. It is a 512e enterprise drive with dual-port SAS connectivity designed for high availability and 24/7 operation.
Ideal for expanding storage capacity while maintaining enterprise-class reliability, the Dell XY986 is built to support demanding workloads in data centers and IT environments.
Key Features
- Dell Part Number: XY986
- Manufacturer Model: ST2000NX0273
- Storage Capacity: 2TB
- Interface: 12Gb/s SAS
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF
- Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
- Sector Format: 512E
- Cache: 128MB
- Dual-Port SAS Interface
- Enterprise-Class Reliability
- Designed for 24/7 Continuous Operation
- Hot-Swap Compatible (server dependent)
Ideal Applications
- Dell PowerEdge Servers
- Enterprise Storage Arrays
- Database Servers
- Virtualization Platforms
- Backup & Archive Storage
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Business-Critical Applications
- RAID Storage Configurations
Compatibility
Compatible with many Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems that support 2.5-inch 12Gb/s SAS drives. Please verify compatibility using your server service tag or existing drive part number before ordering.