Name: 342-5511 Dell 300GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 342-5511
Price: 174.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive delivers fast and dependable storage performance, fitting well in high-density server environments. It’s made to keep pace with demanding workloads, providing a balance of speed and capacity for enterprise-level systems.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	342-5511

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
This Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed to provide quick access to data with its fast spindle speed and SAS interface. It's commonly found in enterprise servers and storage arrays where speed and reliability are crucial. Built for IT professionals and data center managers, it suits environments that demand rapid data processing and efficient storage solutions. Its 2.5-inch size helps optimize space while maintaining robust performance. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM for reduced latency and faster data access 6Gb/s SAS interface supports efficient and stable connectivity 300GB capacity balances storage space with speed requirements Compact form factor ideal for rack servers and storage systems Designed to handle intensive workloads and frequent read/write cycles Typically deployed in servers requiring fast transactional processing, this drive helps improve overall system responsiveness. It’s a reliable component in setups that manage databases, virtualization, or high-demand applications.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 15K RPM SAS 2.5-inch hard drive is ideally suited for enterprise data centers and virtualized server clusters where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. IT professionals managing intensive transactional databases or real-time analytics workloads benefit significantly from its performance characteristics in compact, high-density environments. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted servers within data centers to support high-transaction OLTP systems requiring rapid read/write cycles. Integrated into virtualization hosts for SMBs to enhance storage responsiveness in multi-tenant environments. Used in high-performance computing clusters that demand low latency and sustained throughput for complex computations. Installed in edge computing nodes where space constraints necessitate a 2.5-inch form factor without compromising storage performance. Utilized in storage arrays managing mixed workloads, balancing I/O intensive applications with efficient data transfer via SAS interface. This hard drive underpins operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in demanding environments, facilitating scalability in server configurations while maintaining data integrity and speed essential for enterprise-grade applications.

342-5511 Dell 300GB 15K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hard Drive

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General Information

Technical Information

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Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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