Dell HDD Form Factors

Flagship Technologies offers a variety of refurbished Dell hard disk drive (HDD) form factors for servers, including:

• 2.5-inch (SFF): These drives are smaller and more lightweight than 3.5-inch drives, making them ideal for use in rack-mounted servers where space is limited. They are also available in higher performance options, such as 10K and 15K SAS drives.
• 3.5-inch (LFF): These drives offer higher capacity than 2.5-inch drives, making them a good choice for servers that need to store a lot of data. They are also available in lower cost options, such as SATA drives.

In general, 2.5-inch drives provide higher I/O density per rack space unit, where 3.5-inch drives provide higher capacity per rack space unit.

Here is a table summarizing the different Dell HDD form factors for servers:

The best form factor for your server will depend on your specific needs. If you need a high-performance server with limited space, then a 2.5-inch SAS drive is a good choice. If you need a server with a lot of capacity, then a 3.5-inch SATA drive is a better option. Flagship Technologies can assist you with any questions you have regarding what kind of hard drives your server.