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In StockHPE 4TB 7.2K SATA 3.5" Enterprise HDD 657753-008
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In StockWestern Digital Red 4TB SATA HDD WD40EFRX
Vendor:Western DigitalRegular price QAR 520.00Regular price
About SATA hard drives
SATA hard drives for NAS units, backup servers, workstations and bulk storage, including HPE enterprise and Western Digital Red NAS drives. Stocked in Doha, with other capacities sourced on request.
SATA hard drives give high capacity at a lower cost than SAS and run on almost any controller, from a desktop motherboard to a server RAID card. This collection covers 3.5-inch SATA drives, including HPE-branded 7.2K RPM enterprise drives for ProLiant servers and Western Digital Red drives made for NAS units.
It is for buyers filling a NAS, adding a backup volume to a server, or expanding workstation storage. The range is small, and the team can source other SATA capacities on request.
- Interface
- SATA 6Gb/s
- Size
- 3.5-inch LFF
- Common uses
- NAS, backup, bulk storage
Enterprise SATA or NAS-class
Both are SATA, but they are built for different duty. Enterprise SATA drives, including vendor-branded ones from HPE, are made for servers and carry firmware the server recognises. NAS-class drives such as WD Red are tuned for small and mid-size NAS units running around the clock. Desktop drives are not built for either role and are best kept out of RAID arrays.
SATA or SAS for your system
A SAS controller accepts SATA drives, so SATA can go into many servers. SAS adds dual ports and a faster link, which matters in larger arrays. If your server uses SAS drives already, keep the array on SAS. For more choice see all hard drives or the 3.5-inch range; if speed matters more than capacity, compare SATA SSDs.
Buying SATA drives from ServerDove
Drives go out from Doha, generally reaching customers across Qatar in one day. Refurbished units are tested before sale and covered by our warranty, with extended cover quoted on request. For shared storage systems see NAS and storage systems. To order other capacities or quantities, message +974 5521 2108 on WhatsApp.
SATA Hard Drives: frequently asked questions
Can I use a SATA hard drive in a server?
Yes, in most cases. SAS controllers and backplanes accept SATA drives, and many servers ship with SATA options. For a vendor server, a vendor-branded SATA drive reports health correctly to the management tools. Keep each array to one interface and send us the server model if you want the fit confirmed.
What is the difference between SATA and SAS hard drives?
SATA runs at 6Gb/s over a single port and costs less. SAS runs at 12Gb/s on current drives, has two ports and full-duplex links, and needs a SAS controller. For bulk storage in a NAS or small server SATA is usually enough; larger arrays and SAS backplanes favour SAS.
Are WD Red drives suitable for a NAS?
Yes. Western Digital Red drives are designed for NAS units that run continuously. They suit small and mid-size NAS systems used for file sharing and backup. Check the NAS maker's compatibility list and bay count before ordering several drives, and buy the same model for every bay in an array.
Can I use desktop hard drives in RAID?
It is not advised. Desktop drives are not designed for constant operation or for the error handling RAID controllers expect, and they can drop out of an array under load. Use NAS-class or enterprise drives for any RAID volume that holds business data.
Do you have larger SATA drives?
The listed range is small, but the team can source other SATA capacities, both enterprise and NAS-class. Send the size, quantity and the system the drives are going into by WhatsApp on +974 5521 2108 or to sales@serverdove.com, and we will reply with a quotation.
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