2TB Capacity: Offers substantial storage for nearline applications like backup, archiving, and large data sets .
7200 RPM Spindle Speed: A standard speed for nearline drives, balancing performance, capacity, and power efficiency for 24/7 operation .
NL SAS 12Gb/s Interface: "NL" stands for Nearline, meaning the drive uses a high-speed SAS interface but with the mechanical components of an enterprise SATA drive. The 12Gb/s transfer rate provides up to 1.2 GBps external data transfer .
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED): This is a critical feature. The drive includes 256-bit AES hardware encryption, which automatically encrypts data at rest. This protects sensitive information if the drive is stolen or improperly disposed of, and it's compatible with centralized key management systems like SKLM .
512e Advanced Format: Uses 512-byte emulation with 4096-byte physical sectors, improving storage efficiency while maintaining broad compatibility .
Hot-Swap Capable: Supports hot-swapping in compatible server bays, allowing replacement without downtime .
3.5-inch G2HS Form Factor: "G2HS" refers to the Gen2 Hot-Swap carrier, designed for standard 3.5-inch server drive bays .
