The Dell EqualLogic W6YC4 is a high-capacity enterprise-class nearline SAS hard drive designed for storage arrays, servers, and data center environments that require reliable bulk data storage and 24x7 operation. Powered by the Seagate ST8000NM0065 platform, it delivers enterprise-grade performance, reliability, and scalability for demanding business applications.

Key Features:

• Dell Part Number: W6YC4
• Seagate Model: ST8000NM0065
• 8TB storage capacity
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed
• SAS 12Gb/s dual-port interface
• 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• 4Kn (4K Native) sector format
• 256MB cache buffer
• Enterprise Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) architecture
• Hot-swappable in supported Dell storage systems
• Optimized for RAID and multi-drive environments
• Designed for continuous 24x7 enterprise workloads
• Supports up to 550TB/year workload rating
• Enhanced rotational vibration tolerance for dense storage arrays
• Advanced error correction and end-to-end data integrity protection
• Ideal for backup, archival, cloud storage, virtualization, surveillance, and bulk data applications

Applications:
The W6YC4 is well-suited for Dell EqualLogic storage arrays, enterprise servers, backup repositories, virtualization platforms, and high-capacity storage infrastructures where reliability and large-scale data retention are critical. Its 12Gb/s SAS interface and enterprise-grade design provide dependable performance for business-critical environments.

Technical Specifications:

• Capacity: 8TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Sector Size: 4Kn
• Cache: 256MB
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 237 MB/s
• Enterprise workload rating: 550TB/year
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes (in supported Dell platforms)

This enterprise hard drive provides a cost-effective balance of capacity, performance, and reliability, making it an excellent choice for organizations managing large volumes of data in mission-critical storage environments.