Name: 342-5013 Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Server Hard Drive with Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 342-5013
Price: 104.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 600GB 10,000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray offers a solid mix of storage capacity and speed tailored for server environments. It fits into many standard server setups and helps keep data flowing efficiently without introducing delays, making it a dependable component in enterprise storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	342-5013

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS (6Gb/s)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers (Dell PowerEdge)
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.94
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.94 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
This Dell 600GB hard drive is built for high-performance environments requiring quick data retrieval and substantial storage space. It's often found in data centers and enterprise servers where fast access to stored information is critical. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its balance of speed, capacity, and reliability. Key Features High spindle speed enhances read/write operations under heavy workloads 6Gb/s SAS interface provides robust data throughput and connectivity Compact 2.5-inch size fits a variety of server chassis and storage arrays Includes tray for easy installation and secure mounting Designed to support demanding server and storage applications Typically deployed in rack or blade servers, this drive helps maintain smooth operation of business-critical systems. Its reliable performance supports applications like virtualization, database management, and large file storage without bottlenecks. This makes it a practical choice for organizations aiming to optimize their data infrastructure.

Use Cases
The Dell 600GB 10,000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray is primarily utilized in enterprise server environments requiring a balance of high-speed data access and reliable storage density. IT administrators managing virtualization workloads and medium-scale database applications benefit from its consistent performance and compatibility with rack-based server infrastructure. How It's Used: Deployed in data center rack servers to support mixed virtual machine workloads demanding rapid read/write cycles. Integrated into enterprise storage clusters for transactional database systems requiring low latency and high throughput. Utilized by SMB IT departments upgrading legacy SATA drives to SAS for improved reliability and speed in file servers. Installed in remote office servers where space constraints necessitate a 2.5-inch form factor without compromising access speeds. Employed in edge computing devices handling real-time analytics with moderate capacity but stringent performance needs. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent I/O performance in environments with moderate to high transactional loads. Its scalability fits well within expanding storage arrays, ensuring sustained responsiveness as server demands evolve over time.