Name: 400-AFLX Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable Server Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-AFLX
Price: 201.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers high-speed storage designed for enterprise-level server environments. It slots into Dell systems using a 3.5-inch hybrid tray, providing a balance of compact size and hot-swappable convenience for critical applications.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-AFLX

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59 in (15 mm)
Width	2.75 in (69.85 mm)
Depth	3.95 in (100.45 mm)
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95 in (15 x 69.85 x 100.45 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This Dell 300GB SAS hard drive is built for environments that require quick, reliable storage solutions. Commonly found in enterprise servers and data centers, it handles demanding workloads where speed and uptime matter. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, this drive fits into existing Dell server setups, offering a balance of performance and durability. It's often used for database storage, virtualization, and other mission-critical applications. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and improves data throughput Compatible with Dell servers using 3.5-inch hybrid trays Supports hot-swapping for easy maintenance without downtime Robust SAS interface handles multiple active data streams efficiently Compact 2.5-inch form factor optimizes space within server racks This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers that require dependable storage performance under continuous usage. Its hot-plug capability means system maintenance can happen with minimal disruption, supporting smooth IT operations.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is primarily deployed in enterprise server environments where rapid data retrieval and high availability are critical. IT professionals managing virtualization, database, or transactional workloads find this drive well-suited for maintaining performance in dense data center racks. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization infrastructure in enterprise data centers requiring high IOPS and low latency storage. Deploying in RAID arrays for database servers handling intensive transactional processing. Utilizing in storage clusters for financial services firms demanding fast access to critical datasets. Implementing in remote or branch office servers that need reliable hot-swappable storage to minimize downtime. Integrating within high-performance computing setups where rapid read/write speeds enhance compute efficiency. Embedding in multi-tenant cloud environments to deliver consistent storage responsiveness under variable workloads. By combining high rotational speeds with SAS 6Gb/s connectivity, this drive supports operational efficiency and scalability in environments where storage performance directly impacts overall system throughput. Its hot-pluggable design further facilitates maintenance and upgrades without disrupting critical server functions.