Backup and DR repositories
Store weeks of Veeam or Commvault backups on a few high-capacity drives.
16TBPer drive
12Gbps SAS7.2K RPM, 512e
Dell PowerEdge drives · high-capacity SAS
Dell 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps 512e 3.5″ Hot-Plug Hard Drive
16TB per bay for backup, archive, surveillance and big-data servers.
The Dell 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS hard drive is a 3.5-inch, 12Gbps, 512e hot-plug enterprise drive for Dell PowerEdge servers. With 16TB in a single bay, it lets you build very large backup, archive and video storage servers using fewer drives, saving rack space and power. Forte Tech sells it in Egypt for 76,000 EGP.
Dell 16TB 7.2K SAS price in Egypt
76,000 EGP
- Genuine Dell drive
- Compatibility check
- Egypt & GCC delivery
- Tender & PO ready
16TB
Capacity
7,200
RPM
12Gbps
SAS interface
3.5″
Hot-plug
Built for
Who this Dell 16TB drive is for
For storage-heavy servers where capacity per bay is the priority.
Video surveillance
Keep months of CCTV footage from many cameras on one server.
Archives and big data
Medical images, design archives, logs and data lakes need lots of affordable capacity.
Drive details
Massive capacity, fewer drives
High-capacity 7.2K SAS drives deliver the lowest cost per terabyte for enterprise storage. Using 16TB drives instead of 4TB drives reduces the number of bays, servers and watts needed for the same capacity.
Because rebuild times are longer on large drives, we recommend RAID 6 for arrays of 16TB drives. Supplied for 3.5-inch PowerEdge hot-plug bays. For smaller arrays, see the Dell 4TB SAS.
Key specs at a glance
Capacity16TB
Speed7.2K RPM
InterfaceSAS 12Gbps
Sector512e
Form factor3.5″ hot-plug
Technical specifications
Dell 16TB SAS specifications
| Product | Dell 16TB HDD SAS 12Gbps 7.2K 512e 3.5in Hot-Plug |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Rotational speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Interface | SAS 12Gbps |
| Sector format | 512e |
| Form factor | 3.5″ hot-plug |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge servers with 3.5″ hot-plug SAS bays (confirm model) |
Compare
Dell 16TB vs 4TB 7.2K SAS
Both are 3.5-inch 7.2K SAS enterprise drives. The 16TB maximizes capacity per bay; the 4TB is cheaper for smaller arrays and rebuilds faster.
| Feature | Dell 16TB 7.2K SAS · this drive | Dell 4TB SAS |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 16TB | 4TB |
| Speed | 7.2K RPM | 7.2K RPM |
| Recommended RAID | RAID 6 | RAID 5 or 6 |
| Best for | Backup, archive, CCTV | Files, smaller arrays |
| Price at Forte Tech | 76,000 EGP | 51,000 EGP |
FAQ
Questions about the Dell 16TB SAS drive
What is the Dell 16TB SAS hard drive price in Egypt?
The Dell 16TB 7.2K SAS hard drive costs 76,000 EGP at Forte Tech. Message us on WhatsApp at 01098742227 for multiple drives.
Which RAID level should I use with 16TB drives?
RAID 6 is recommended because it survives two drive failures, which matters with the longer rebuild times of large drives.
Does my server support 16TB drives?
Most current PowerEdge servers with 3.5-inch SAS bays and a recent PERC controller do. Send us your model and controller to confirm.
Is it suitable for CCTV?
Yes. High-capacity enterprise SAS drives are well suited to continuous video recording.
Do you deliver outside Cairo?
Yes. Forte Tech delivers across Egypt and to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.
Building a large storage server?
Send us your capacity target, and we will quote the server, 16TB drives and RAID configuration.