Name: 342-3423 Dell 900GB 10K RPM 3Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 342-3423
Price: 3654.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 900GB 10K RPM 3Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray (Dell Part 342-3423) is a high-speed, high-capacity storage solution designed for demanding server and storage array applications. Operating at 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM) and utilizing a 3 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) SAS interface, this drive delivers quick data access and reliable performance essential for enterprise-level workloads. Its 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) design, combined with an integrated hot-swap tray, ensures seamless integration and maintenance within compatible Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage systems, making it suitable for environments requiring robust and efficient data handling.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	342-3423

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

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This Dell 900GB SAS hard drive is engineered to meet the demanding storage requirements of enterprise environments. It provides high-performance data access and reliable operation, making it an excellent choice for servers and storage arrays. Key Features 900GB capacity for substantial data storage 10,000 RPM rotational speed for enhanced I/O performance 3Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface 2.5-inch form factor for space-efficient server integration Hot-swap tray included for easy installation and maintenance Benefit from fast data retrieval and improved system responsiveness. This drive is ideal for database applications, transactional processing, and other critical workloads in Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems.

Use Cases
The Dell 900GB 10K RPM 3Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive is primarily deployed in high-performance server environments where rapid data retrieval and reliability are critical. IT administrators and data center operators benefit from its compact form factor and hot-swap capability, enabling efficient storage management in dense rack configurations and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments in enterprise data centers requiring fast I/O and low latency storage. Providing storage capacity for transaction-heavy database servers in financial services and e-commerce platforms. Enhancing performance in PowerEdge rack servers used for cloud infrastructure and private cloud deployments. Integrating into PowerVault storage arrays for scalable and redundant storage solutions in mid-sized enterprise IT setups. Enabling efficient storage expansion in distributed edge computing facilities where space and reliability are priorities. This drive’s combination of speed, form factor, and interface ensures it supports environments demanding consistent throughput and rapid data access. Its design facilitates seamless integration and maintenance, which helps maintain operational continuity and scalability in complex IT infrastructures.