Name: 74P9K Dell 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 74P9K
Price: 186.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s hard drive provides fast and reliable storage tailored for enterprise servers. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and offers a balance of speed and capacity that suits environments requiring quick data retrieval and sustained performance.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	74P9K

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Workstations
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm (1.028 in)
Width	101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Depth	146.99 mm (5.79 in)
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 146.99 mm (1.028 x 4.0 x 5.79 in)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Dell 300GB hard drive is built to deliver reliable and speedy storage performance, ideal for data-intensive environments. It’s often found in server setups where quick access to large volumes of data is critical. IT professionals and system administrators typically rely on drives like this to maintain smooth operations and minimize downtime. Key Features High spindle speed ensures rapid data access and transfer rates Robust 6Gb/s SAS interface supports enterprise-grade connectivity Substantial 16MB cache helps smooth out workload spikes Durable 3.5-inch design fits standard server bays Designed to handle continuous 24/7 operation in demanding environments This drive is commonly deployed in data centers and large-scale server farms where consistent speed and capacity are essential. It supports heavy workloads and is a dependable choice for businesses managing critical applications and databases.

Use Cases
The 74P9K Dell 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s hard drive is designed for high-demand enterprise environments where rapid data access and consistent performance are critical. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing storage infrastructure in data centers and high-transaction server setups. How It's Used: Deployed in enterprise virtualization clusters to ensure low latency and high IOPS for multiple virtual machines. Integrated within database servers handling large volumes of transactional data requiring fast read/write speeds. Used in high-performance computing racks where quick data retrieval impacts overall system throughput. Installed in storage arrays for mid-tier enterprise applications demanding balanced capacity and speed. Employed in remote or branch office servers requiring dependable high-speed storage within a compact footprint. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering sustained performance under heavy workloads, enabling scalable storage solutions. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays facilitates flexible deployment across various server architectures, aiding in maintaining consistent system responsiveness.