Detailed Specifications
Dell 161-BBRL 4TB Enterprise SATA Hard Drive
Overview
The Dell 161-BBRL is a 4TB 3.5-inch enterprise-class SATA hard disk drive designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems. It is built for midline capacity storage workloads such as archival data, backup rFepositories, and general-purpose server storage in data center environments.
It operates at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, providing a balance between capacity, reliability, and cost efficiency. The drive uses a 512n sector format and is typically supplied as a hot-plug compatible unit with Dell firmware validation, ensuring proper integration with PowerEdge RAID controllers and backplane systems.
This drive is intended for 24/7 enterprise workloads where consistent availability and predictable performance are more important than raw speed. It is not suitable for high-IOPS workloads such as NVMe caching tiers or performance-critical databases.
Key Features
- 4TB enterprise-grade storage capacity for server workloads
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for stable midline performance
- SATA 6 Gb/s interface for broad PowerEdge compatibility
- 3.5-inch hot-plug design for data center serviceability
- Dell firmware validation for RAID and server integration
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Part Number | 161-BBRL |
| Product Type | Enterprise Hard Disk Drive |
| Capacity | 4 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Sector Format | 512n |
| Drive Type | Hot-plug HDD |
| Compatibility | Dell PowerEdge servers (various generations) |
| Use Case | Enterprise / Midline storage / backup |
