Product Overview

3286697-A is an enterprise grade high-performance hard drive with a 2.5-inch specification, providing 3.2TB of storage capacity and a speed of 10000 RPM. This product is equipped with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, designed specifically for PowerEdge servers, achieving a perfect balance between capacity and performance, making it an ideal storage solution for critical business applications in enterprises.

Product Identification Description:

3286697-A: Complete FRU number for hard disk unit and tray assembly

SAS-12:12Gb/s SAS interface, supports dual port redundancy

10K RPM：10, 000 revolutions per minute, enterprise level high-performance specification

2.Technical specifications

Detailed specifications of parameter categories

Product model 3286697-A

Storage capacity 3.2 TB

Interface type 12Gb/s SAS

Physical specifications: 2.5-inch enterprise grade

Spindle speed 10000 RPM

Cache capacity 256MB

Average latency of 2.9 ms

Mean time between failures 2 million hours

Working temperature 5°C to 55°C

Power consumption running: 7.2W, standby: 4.8W

3.Core Features

1. Excellent performance

12Gb/s SAS interface provides ultra-high bandwidth

10000 RPM ensures fast data access

256MB large capacity cache optimizes read and write performance

The average seek time is only 2.9ms

Support full duplex data transmission

2. Enterprise level reliability

2 million hours of average time between failures

Support continuous operation 24/7

Dual port redundancy design ensures business continuity

Advanced error recovery control function

Vibration compensation technology

3. Intelligent functional features

Support hot swappable replacement

Built in temperature sensor for real-time monitoring

Optimizing energy consumption through power management functionality

Instant secure erase function

S. M.A.R.T. Technical Support

4. Simple maintenance design

Includes dedicated installation tray

Tool installation free design

Support online replacement

Plug and play recognition

Hard drive activity indicator light

4.Compatibility information

Support system:

PowerEdge R740/R740xd

PowerEdge R750/R750xd

PowerEdge R840

PowerEdge MX740c/MX840c

PowerEdge R940

Other servers that support 12Gb/s SAS

Compatible chassis:

All Dell 2.5-inch hard drive backplanes

Storage array supporting SAS-12 interface

Compatible with Dell dedicated hard drive trays

Support hot swappable driver racks

5.Application scenarios

Ideal application environment:

Enterprise database systems (Oracle, SQL Server)

Virtualization platforms (VMware HANA, Hyper-V)

Mail Server (Microsoft Exchange)

High frequency trading system

Real time data processing and analysis

Cloud computing infrastructure

6.Performance advantages:

High IOPS performance (up to 200000 IOPS)

Low latency data access (average latency less than 3ms)

Stable read and write performance (continuous transfer rate up to 250MB/s)

Excellent random access capability

Support multitasking concurrent processing

Service support:

Online support portal website

Remote diagnostic service

Global warranty service

Firmware update support

7.Installation and maintenance

Installation requirements:

Confirm server compatibility and available slots

Prepare anti-static measures and work environment

Check the system firmware version and ensure it is updated to the latest version

Prepare necessary installation tools

Maintenance suggestion:

Regularly use OpenManage to check the health status of hard drives

Monitor operating temperature and performance indicators

Keep the firmware version up-to-date

Establish a regular data backup strategy

Regularly check the hard drive log information

8.Precautions

Environmental requirements for use:

Working temperature: 5°C to 55°C

Relative humidity: 5% to 95% (non condensing)

Operating altitude: -300m to 3048m

Avoid severe vibrations and physical impacts

Ensure good ventilation and heat dissipation conditions

Compatibility Tip:

Please confirm server model compatibility before purchasing

Suggest using original accessories to ensure optimal performance

Maintain the latest version of system firmware

Regularly conduct system health checks

Suggest using in RAID configuration