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Perc H310 Hard Drive Size
I have a T420 with a Perc H310. I understand many drives are going away from 512n and are going to 4kn sectors and 512e is an in between. I am told the Perc H310 works with 512n and not 4kn. Does that mean that I can use a 6tb 512e ST6000VX0023 in it or do I have to stay strictly to only 512n?
DELL-Chris H
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April 18th, 2019 06:00
KylePaddock,
While I am not seeing the specific drive is compatible, I do see that 512e is supported with drives such as part # PRNR6 or NWCCG (both 6TB, but SAS). If set on SATA then there is an 8TB 3.5in 512e (T05HP), but I don't see a 6TB in SATA.
Hope this helps..
Ray E..
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May 15th, 2020 11:00
Hi, although not certified, I was able to use 2 6tb hgst sas 512e, 1 8tb Seagate sas 512e, 8tb Seagate SATA on a single perc h310 on a non-raid format.
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July 25th, 2023 09:00
The Dell PERC H310 RAID controller is indeed compatible with 512n (native 512-byte) sector drives. However, it may not fully support Advanced Format drives with 4Kn (4 kilobyte native) sectors, which are becoming more common in modern high-capacity drives.
The Seagate ST6000VX0023 drive you mentioned is a 6TB drive that uses 512e (512-byte emulation) sectors. 512e drives are designed to be backward compatible with systems that only support 512n drives, providing compatibility with older hardware and software.
In most cases, using a 512e drive with a RAID controller like the PERC H310 should work fine. The drive will emulate 512n sectors, so the controller should be able to recognize and use it without any issues.
However, it's essential to note that while 512e drives should work with the PERC H310, they might not deliver optimal performance compared to 512n drives, as the controller is designed primarily for 512n. For best performance and compatibility, it's generally recommended to use drives with the native sector size supported by your RAID controller.
If you have the option to choose between a 512n drive and a 512e drive, and your main concern is compatibility and performance, you might want to go with the 512n drive. But if the Seagate ST6000VX0023 is the best option available to you or you already have it on hand, using it with the PERC H310 should still be feasible and functional, even if it's not 512n. Just be aware of the potential performance implications.
Chris Made a great suggestion that the "8TB 3.5in 512e (T05HP)" is a great option.