Dell 18TB 7200RPM 12Gb/s SAS 512e 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Nearline PowerEdge Hard Drive

Where the PowerEdge Nearline SAS 18TB is deployed

• Read-heavy tiers: dataset staging, repositories and boot volumes
• Capacity expansion into free 3.5" LFF bays
• Like-for-like replacement and spares holding for deployed fleets
• New build-outs standardised on 12Gb/s SAS

Questions buyers ask about this part

Will the 18TB PowerEdge Nearline SAS fit my server?

This is a 3.5" LFF part on 12Gb/s SAS. It fits any bay wired for 12Gb/s SAS with dual-port SAS routing, and the carrier is included so no separate tray is needed. Send us your server model and we will confirm backplane support, firmware level and any bracket or caddy required before you order — that check is part of every order we ship.

Should I take the 18TB or the 16TB?

They are the same drive with different capacity: identical 12Gb/s SAS, 3.5" LFF and endurance rating. The 16TB gives you less capacity per bay at a lower unit cost. Where bays are the constraint — a full backplane, or a rack you cannot grow — the larger capacity is usually cheaper per usable terabyte once you count the chassis it saves. Ask us for both on one quote and compare.

Is this Dell Technologies part genuine, and is the warranty intact?

Yes. We supply through authorized distribution only, so the part carries the full Dell Technologies manufacturer warranty and its firmware update path stays supported. No grey-market stock, no re-labelled drives, no voided warranties.

Do you offer volume pricing and accept purchase orders?

The listed price is per unit and indicative; tiered pricing applies at quantity. We accept purchase orders from qualified businesses, government and defence agencies, and educational institutions, with net terms and consolidated invoicing available. Email the quantity you need and we will come back within 48 business hours.