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342-2978 Dell 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive

SKU:
342-2978
Weight: 3.00 lbs
Condition: Refurbished
  • 900 GB of enterprise-grade storage in a compact 2.5" SAS form factor
  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed with 64 MB cache for high I/O performance
  • SAS 6 Gb/s dual-port interface ensures fast, reliable data transfer
  • Hot-swappable tray simplifies upgrades and maintenance
In stock

$151.00

Product Overview

The 342-2978 Dell internal hard drive combines 900 GB capacity, 10K RPM spindle, 64 MB cache, and dual-port SAS 6 Gb/s in a hot-swappable 2.5" package, designed for PowerEdge servers managing virtual workloads, databases, and high-availability RAID configurations.

General Information

Brand Dell
Part Number 342-2978

Technical Information

Capacity 900GB
Form Factor 2.5-inch
Spindle Speed 10000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports

Interface SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics

Condition Refurbished
Weight 3.00

Miscellaneous

Eco Friendly Yes


Product Description

This Dell 342-2978 internal hard drive is designed for enterprise-class PowerEdge servers and high-density SAS storage arrays, offering reliable, high-speed performance for mission-critical workloads.

Key Features
  • 900 GB capacity tailored for virtualization, databases, and backups
  • 10,000 RPM spindle and 6 Gb/s SAS 2.0 interface deliver fast, low-latency I/O :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  • 64 MB cache boosts sequential and random access efficiency :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • 2.5" SFF hot-plug form factor saves rack space and simplifies maintenance :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • Dual-port SAS supports redundancy and high-availability RAID environments :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

Well-suited for data centers, virtualization hosts, and RAID arrays, this drive's compact size and hot-swap capability enable seamless scaling. Dual-port SAS connectivity ensures robust redundancy, making it an excellent choice for high-availability enterprise systems.


Use Cases

The 342-2978 Dell 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch hard drive is optimized for enterprise data centers and server environments that demand high-performance storage with low latency. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing virtualized workloads, database applications, and high-availability systems requiring fast, reliable access to critical data.

How It's Used:

  • Deployment in PowerEdge rack servers supporting virtualization clusters where rapid data access enhances VM performance.
  • Storage backend for transactional databases in enterprise IT environments demanding consistent low-latency reads and writes.
  • Integration into high-availability RAID arrays within data centers to provide redundancy and ensure continuous uptime.
  • Use in remote or branch office servers requiring compact, hot-swappable drives for easy maintenance and scalability.
  • Incorporation into storage clusters handling mixed workloads combining sequential and random I/O operations for balanced performance.

This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling scalable storage configurations with fast data throughput and reliability. Its design facilitates maintenance and expansion in complex server infrastructures, aligning with the needs of performance-sensitive enterprise applications.


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342-2978 Dell 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive
342-2978 Dell 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive
$151.00