Name: 400-18308 Dell 300GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5-inch Internal Hot-pluggable Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-18308
Price: 102.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5-inch Internal Hot-pluggable Hard Drive offers fast, reliable storage primarily used in servers requiring speed and durability. It fits well in environments that demand quick access to data without sacrificing space or system availability.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-18308

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS 6Gb/s
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

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 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is designed to deliver dependable storage performance for enterprise servers. It's commonly used in data centers and server environments that require a balance of speed and capacity. Often found in Dell PowerEdge servers, this drive is built for IT professionals managing storage arrays, databases, or virtualized environments where quick data retrieval is essential. Key Features High spindle speed to reduce latency and improve system responsiveness Hot-pluggable design allows for easy replacement or upgrades without downtime Compatible with SAS controllers for efficient data transfer Compact 2.5-inch size fits in dense server configurations Designed to handle enterprise workloads with reliability Typically deployed in enterprise servers where consistent uptime is critical, this drive supports business applications and large datasets. It plays a crucial role in maintaining smooth operations by combining speed and endurance in a manageable size.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5-inch Internal Hot-pluggable Hard Drive is primarily deployed in data center and enterprise server environments where rapid data retrieval and high availability are essential. IT professionals managing virtualization platforms and database servers benefit from its combination of speed and durability, especially in space-constrained rack configurations. How It's Used: Installed in high-density rack servers to support virtualization workloads requiring low latency and consistent throughput. Deployed within enterprise database servers where fast read/write speeds improve transaction processing times. Utilized in storage clusters to enhance performance for distributed applications in large-scale IT infrastructures. Employed in remote office servers to provide reliable and fast local data storage with minimal maintenance. Integrated into backup and archival systems that demand quick access to frequently changing data sets. This hard drive’s design facilitates hot-swapping, ensuring minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades, which supports operational continuity. Its balance of performance and form factor helps optimize storage density and scalability in evolving IT environments.