EMC 4.0TB 7.2K SAS NL 6Gb/s 128MB 3.5″ Enterprise Hard Drive – V4-VS07-040

MC 4.0TB 7.2K SAS NL 6Gb/s 128MB 3.5″ HDD (V4-VS07-040) is a high-capacity Nearline SAS hard disk with reliable performance, a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, and a 128 MB cache.

Designed for enterprise storage arrays, SAN/NAS environments, and servers, it delivers optimal capacity and dependable throughput for bulk data applications.

FAQ For MC 4.0TB 7.2K SAS NL 6Gb/s 128MB 3.5″ HDD

1. What is Nearline SAS (NL-SAS)?

Nearline SAS combines enterprise-class SAS interface reliability with higher capacity drive characteristics, making it ideal for bulk storage and data archiving rather than ultra-high IOPS workloads.

2. Does this support 6Gb/s throughput?

Yes — the drive uses a 6 Gb/s SAS interface, delivering reliable data transfer for enterprise applications.

3. Can I use this in RAID arrays?

Yes — enterprise SAS HDDs like this are commonly used in RAID configurations for redundancy and data protection.

4. Is this compatible with my storage system?

It’s typically compatible with EMC/Dell EMC storage shelves and servers that support 3.5″ SAS drives. Always verify compatibility with your exact model.

5. What workloads is this best for?

Best for bulk storage, SAN/NAS environments, backups, archival data, and capacity-focused storage tiers.

6. What does “128 MB cache” mean?

The 128 MB cache on the drive helps buffer read/write operations, improving performance for sequential and random workloads.