Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS
Brand: Dell EMC | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: 0F8PYN | Part #: 0F8PYN | MPN: 0F8PYN
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About the Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS
The Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS (part number 0F8PYN) delivers 18TB capacity at 7,200 RPM, positioning this nearline drive for mid-to-high-tier storage deployments requiring balanced performance and density. Built with helium fill technology and CMR recording, this 3.5-inch LFF drive achieves up to 12Gb/s throughput over its dual-port SAS 12Gb/s interface. The 512MB cache buffer and rotational vibration sensors provide responsive I/O handling and multi-drive array stability, while T10 DIF/PI end-to-end data protection safeguards against silent data corruption—critical in mission-critical environments.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams select the Dell EMC 0F8PYN for virtualized datacenters, NAS arrays, and backup appliances where capacity-per-watt efficiency matters as much as reliability. The drive's operating range of 0°C to 60°C suits both climate-controlled server rooms and edge environments, while certified compatibility with Dell EMC PowerVault, PowerEdge, and ECS platforms eliminates integration risk. Organizations scaling tiered storage strategies—moving beyond flash-only architectures—depend on nearline SAS drives like this to deliver cost-effective bulk capacity without sacrificing enterprise-grade durability and performance.
Omnixon Global stocks the Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS across our Dubai distribution hub, serving regional enterprises, system integrators, and resellers throughout the UAE and GCC. Whether you're architecting a new storage refresh cycle or replacing aging hardware, our technical team ensures specification accuracy and supply chain visibility. Contact us today to request a quotation for the 0F8PYN or explore our full Dell EMC HDD portfolio through Omnixon Global.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Dell EMC |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | 0F8PYN |
| Part Number | 0F8PYN |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0F8PYN |
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch (LFF) |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Interface Ports | Dual Port |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Internal Fill Gas | Helium |
| Cache (Buffer) | 512MB |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Bytes per Sector | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Drive Type | Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) |
| Vibration Compensation | Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors |
| Data Transfer Rate (Interface) | Up to 12Gb/s |
| End-to-End Data Protection | Yes (T10 DIF / PI) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Compatible Platforms | Dell EMC PowerVault, PowerEdge, ECS, and SAS 12Gb/s compatible enclosures |
Frequently Asked Questions about Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS
What does the Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS do?
At 18TB, the Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS?
Key specifications for the Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS: capacity 18TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SAS 12Gb/s; new condition; drive media type HDD; storage form factor 3.5 inch; storage capacity 18TB; storage interface SAS 12Gb/s. Manufacturer part number 0F8PYN. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS compatible with my infrastructure?
The Dell EMC Enterprise HDD 18TB SAS uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.