Name: 342-5438 Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 342-5438
Price: 186.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive is a high-performance storage device designed for enterprise servers and data centers. It fits into compact server bays and is built to provide fast, reliable data access in demanding applications like virtualization and large databases.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	342-5438

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers, Workstations, Enterprise Storage

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100.2 mm
Dimensions	15 mm x 69.85 mm x 100.2 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This Dell 300GB hard drive delivers high performance storage with its 15,000 RPM speed and 6Gb/s SAS interface. It's often found in servers and storage arrays where quick access to data and dependable operation are essential. IT professionals and system administrators typically choose this drive to handle demanding applications requiring faster read and write speeds. Key Features High spindle speed reduces access time and speeds up data retrieval Robust SAS connectivity ensures stable data transmission in enterprise setups Compact 2.5-inch size fits efficiently in space-constrained server racks Optimized for 24/7 operation typical in data centers Reliable for handling transactional databases and virtualization workloads You'll usually find this hard drive installed in blade servers, rack servers, and storage systems where performance and reliability are priorities. Its ability to keep up with intensive read/write cycles makes it a solid choice for business-critical environments.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-density server environments where fast data retrieval and reliability are critical. IT teams managing virtualization platforms and transactional databases benefit from its compact size and high-speed performance. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization clusters in enterprise IT infrastructures requiring low latency storage. High-frequency transaction processing in financial services data centers to ensure quick data access. Deployment in blade and rack servers for scalable compute environments with limited physical space. Utilized in storage arrays for intensive database workloads demanding consistent throughput. Edge computing nodes where compact, reliable, and fast storage drives are essential for local processing. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering rapid data access in space-constrained environments, enabling scalable storage solutions that meet demanding enterprise workloads. Its performance characteristics align with the needs of IT professionals managing high-availability, mission-critical systems.

342-5438 Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

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