Name: 005048946 EMC 300GB 10000RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 2.5 16MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: EMC
SKU: 5048946
Price: 239.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The EMC 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers a balance of speed and capacity suited for enterprise storage needs. It's designed to fit into high-density servers and storage arrays, providing reliable and efficient data handling in demanding work environments.

General Information
Brand	EMC
Part Number	5048946

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS (6.0 Gbps)
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.591
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.591 x 2.75 x 3.95
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This EMC 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring fast and reliable storage solutions. It’s commonly found in servers and storage arrays where quick read/write speeds are essential for handling large volumes of data. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive supports workloads that demand consistent performance and durability. Its 2.5-inch size makes it suitable for dense storage configurations without sacrificing speed. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency during data retrieval Robust SAS interface supports fast and stable data transfers Compact 2.5-inch form factor fits in various server setups 16MB cache improves data processing efficiency Optimized for enterprise-grade storage reliability This drive is typically installed in data centers and enterprise storage systems where performance and reliability are critical. It helps maintain smooth operations by delivering quick access to frequently used data, minimizing system bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The EMC 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is well-suited for enterprise data centers and server environments that demand a combination of speed and capacity. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization platforms, high-density storage arrays, or transactional workloads requiring fast and reliable data access. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters to support multiple virtual machines with consistent I/O performance. Integrated into enterprise storage arrays requiring high spindle speeds for database and transaction-heavy applications. Used in rack-mounted servers within data centers where space efficiency and throughput are critical. Applied in remote office/branch office (ROBO) servers that manage localized data processing with moderate capacity needs. Employed in backup and archival systems where faster retrieval times improve restore operations. By delivering reliable performance and a compact form factor, this drive supports operational efficiency in environments focused on scalability and workload optimization. Its balance of speed and capacity helps maintain responsiveness in demanding enterprise IT infrastructures.