# Internal hard drive Dell 161-BBOY 3.5" 4 TB SAS 7200 RPM

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**Data updated:** 2026-04-14 11:42 (EEST)
**Category:** Hard Disk Drives (HDD)
**Manufacturer:** Dell
**Manufacturer code:** 161-BBOY
**EAN:** 5397184822937
**Warranty:** 2 Years
**Availability:** Out of stock

## Summary description

Dell 161-BBOY is a 3.5" internal hard disk drive with 4 TB capacity and 7200 RPM spindle speed, using a SAS interface. Designed for servers and workstations, it provides high-capacity block storage for data centers, backups and performance-oriented applications requiring reliable direct-attached or RAID storage.

## Long description

Internal hard drive Dell 161-BBOY is a 3.5" SAS disk with 4 TB capacity and a 7200 RPM spindle speed, intended for use in servers and workstations. It provides high-capacity block storage suitable for direct-attached storage or RAID arrays, supporting data center storage, backups and performance-oriented applications that need reliable mechanical drives.
Advantages
The drive combines a large 4 TB capacity with a 7200 RPM rotational speed and a SAS interface to deliver consistent throughput and low-latency access for multi-drive arrays. Its 3.5" form factor fits common server bays and storage enclosures while offering predictable performance for mixed workloads and backup tasks.
Suitable for
Enterprise servers and rack-mounted storage enclosures
RAID arrays for capacity and redundancy
Backup and archival storage
Workstations requiring large local block storage
When it may not be suitable
This mechanical 7200 RPM SAS drive is not optimal where the highest IOPS and lowest latency are required, such as latency-sensitive databases or heavy transactional workloads that benefit from NVMe SSDs. It may also be less suitable for ultra-quiet desktop environments due to typical spinning-disk noise and vibration.
Key specifications
Form factor: 3.5 inch
Capacity: 4 TB
Interface: SAS
Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
Use case: internal drive for servers and workstations
How to use
Install the drive into a compatible 3.5" server bay or storage enclosure with a SAS backplane or controller. Configure the drive as direct-attached storage or include it in a RAID array following your server or storage system vendor guidelines. Ensure proper cooling and secure mounting, and initialize and format the drive at the operating system or storage controller level before placing it into production.
What to consider before purchase
Compatibility with your server or storage controller's SAS interface and enclosure
Whether a mechanical 7200 RPM drive meets your performance and latency requirements
Cooling, vibration control and physical mounting space for 3.5" drives
Usage recommendations
Use this 4 TB Dell SAS 7200 RPM drive for bulk block storage tasks such as backups, archives and capacity-focused RAID arrays; pair with SSDs or NVMe for performance-critical tiers and follow manufacturer guidelines for RAID configurations and firmware updates.

## Specifications

### Features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| HDD capacity | 4000 GB |
| HDD size | 3.5 |
| HDD speed | 7200 |
| Bytes per sector | 512n |
| Component for | Server/workstation |
| Interface | SAS |
| Type | HDD |

### Other features

| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Compatible products | PowerEdge T440
PowerEdge T640
PowerVault ME5012 |

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