Will this drive work in a regular desktop PC?

Only if the motherboard or an add-in card has a SAS controller. Standard desktop SATA ports cannot connect a SAS drive.

Is this a solid-state drive?

No. It is a 4 TB mechanical hard drive with spinning platters, built for capacity rather than speed.

What does the 6Gb/s figure mean?

It is the SAS link rate, up to 6 gigabits per second between the drive and the controller. Actual transfer speeds are lower and depend on the drive's mechanics.

Can I use it in a RAID array?

Yes, SAS drives are commonly used in RAID setups on servers and storage controllers. Configure the array in your controller's management tool.

The drive itself. Cables, drive caddies and mounting screws are usually not included and must be sourced separately for your server model.

Dell TDSourcing Hard drive 4 TB internal 3.5" SAS 6Gb/s

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Dell TDSourcing Hard drive 4 TB internal 3.5" SAS 6Gb/s

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$109.00at WalmartChecked Nov 9

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Last seen at $109.00 at Walmart on Nov 9.

Our take on the Dell TDSourcing Hard drive 4 TB internal 3.5" SAS 6Gb/s

A 4 TB enterprise-class internal hard drive from Dell, built on a 3.5-inch form factor with a SAS 6Gb/s interface. It is designed for servers and storage arrays that take SAS drives, not for desktop PCs, which use SATA. The 4 TB capacity in a single SAS drive is a practical step up from 2 TB units for bulk server storage, though SAS drives cost more than comparable SATA models. Buyers should confirm their controller and drive bay support SAS before ordering.

Best forServer and storage array expansionBulk backup and archive storageReplacing a failed SAS drive in a Dell serverAdmins who need a single high-capacity enterprise drive

Pros

4 TB capacity in one 3.5-inch drive
SAS 6Gb/s interface built for servers and arrays
Dell-branded part for matching existing server builds
Enterprise drive class suited to continuous operation

Cons

SAS only; will not plug into a standard desktop SATA port
3.5-inch size rules out most compact and laptop bays
No performance figures published for this listing
Enterprise drives are louder and hotter than desktop drives

Dell TDSourcing Hard drive 4 TB internal 3.5" SAS 6Gb/s prices at every store

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About the Dell TDSourcing Hard drive 4 TB internal 3.5" SAS 6Gb/s

Dell TDSourcing - hard drive - 4 TB - SAS 6Gb/s

Specifications

color: SilverSource

Questions and answers

Will this drive work in a regular desktop PC?: Only if the motherboard or an add-in card has a SAS controller. Standard desktop SATA ports cannot connect a SAS drive.
Is this a solid-state drive?: No. It is a 4 TB mechanical hard drive with spinning platters, built for capacity rather than speed.
What does the 6Gb/s figure mean?: It is the SAS link rate, up to 6 gigabits per second between the drive and the controller. Actual transfer speeds are lower and depend on the drive's mechanics.
Can I use it in a RAID array?: Yes, SAS drives are commonly used in RAID setups on servers and storage controllers. Configure the array in your controller's management tool.
What is in the box?: The drive itself. Cables, drive caddies and mounting screws are usually not included and must be sourced separately for your server model.
Where is the Dell TDSourcing Hard drive 4 TB internal 3.5" SAS 6Gb/s cheapest?: At Walmart, for $109.00, as of our latest check.