Name: 0YT953 Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6.0Gbps 3.5" Hot Swap Server Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 0YT953
Price: 191.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers reliable, high-speed storage suited to enterprise environments. It fits into standard 3.5-inch drive bays and supports hot-swapping, making it a practical choice for servers and data centers where quick access to data and ease of maintenance are important.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	0YT953

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch,SAS 6.0 Gbps
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Dell PowerEdge
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	146.99 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 146.99 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV, cULus

Product Description
This Dell hard drive offers a robust 300GB capacity combined with a swift 15,000 RPM spindle speed, making it suitable for environments where quick data retrieval is essential. It is commonly used in server and enterprise storage systems that demand reliable and consistent performance. Built for IT professionals and data center operators, this drive is designed to fit into 3.5-inch hot-swap bays, allowing for easy maintenance without downtime. Its 6.0 Gbps SAS interface supports high data transfer rates, which is crucial for databases, virtualization, and other intensive applications. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM for minimized latency and faster read/write cycles 16MB onboard cache to improve data throughput and efficiency Compatible with 6.0 Gbps SAS for enhanced data integrity and speed Hot-swap capability enables quick replacement without powering down systems 3.5-inch form factor suited for enterprise server environments This drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers, storage arrays, and data centers where uptime is critical and performance demands are high. Its reliable operation helps maintain smooth workflows and reduces bottlenecks in data-intensive tasks.

Use Cases
The 0YT953 Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise-grade storage solutions where performance and reliability are critical. It is ideal for IT environments that demand rapid data retrieval and seamless maintenance, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Deployed in high-density rack servers within large data centers handling transactional databases. Integrated into virtualization environments to support intensive I/O workloads for multiple virtual machines. Used by enterprise IT departments for tiered storage, balancing speed and capacity in mixed workload scenarios. Installed in storage clusters requiring hot-swappable drives to minimize downtime during maintenance. Applied in remote office servers where reliable, fast access to centralized data resources is necessary. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering sustained high-performance storage critical for demanding workloads. Its hot-swap capability and standardized form factor ensure scalability and minimal disruptions in dynamic IT infrastructures.