Name: 032P4W Dell 450GB 15000RPM SAS 6.0 Gbps 3.5 16MB Cache Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 032P4W
Price: 244.46 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 450GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers fast and reliable storage ideal for enterprise server environments. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and connects over a SAS 6.0 Gbps interface, making it a solid choice for handling demanding workloads where speed and stability matter.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	032P4W

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.00 in
Depth	5.79 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.79 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
This Dell 450GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage environments where speed and reliability are essential. It’s commonly used in servers and storage arrays that handle intensive data workloads, delivering quick read and write operations. Often found in data centers and business-critical systems, this drive benefits IT professionals who need dependable hardware for applications like databases, virtualization, and transactional processing. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves data throughput Robust SAS interface supports scalable and stable connections Generous cache memory aids in faster data handling Designed to fit standard 3.5-inch drive bays easily Balances capacity with performance for demanding workloads This hard drive is typically deployed in rack servers and storage solutions where consistent performance under heavy use is required. Its role is to provide quick access to critical data, helping keep systems responsive and efficient.

Use Cases
The Dell 450GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed for high-performance enterprise storage environments requiring rapid data throughput and low latency. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures where consistent speed and reliability are critical, such as virtualization clusters, database servers, and transactional systems. How It's Used: Deployed in data center servers running high I/O database applications to ensure quick read/write cycles. Integrated within virtualization host servers to support multiple VMs demanding fast disk access. Used in rack-mounted storage arrays for mid-sized enterprise storage clusters requiring scalable performance. Implemented in financial services environments where low-latency access to critical transactional data is essential. Employed in backup and archival servers where sustained transfer rates improve overall backup window efficiency. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data access under intense workloads, aiding in maintaining system responsiveness. Its compatibility with SAS interfaces and standard 3.5-inch bays allows for straightforward integration and scalability within existing enterprise storage infrastructures.