Name: 400-AFRY Dell 300GB 10K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable HDD with Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-AFRY
Price: 191.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive with 12Gb/s interface combines fast access speeds with reliable enterprise-grade design. It fits into 2.5-inch bays but includes a tray to mount in standard 3.5-inch slots, making it adaptable for various server configurations. This drive is commonly used in data centers and business servers where quick data access and easy maintenance are important.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-AFRY

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch (in 3.5-inch hybrid carrier)
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes

Product Description
This Dell 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise storage environments requiring reliable and speedy access to data. It features a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and a 12Gb/s SAS interface, making it suitable for servers and storage arrays where performance matters. Often found in data centers and business-critical systems, this drive supports hot swapping so IT staff can replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the system. It's commonly used by system administrators and IT professionals managing storage infrastructure. Key Features High spindle speed ensures quick data retrieval and writes 12Gb/s SAS interface provides a consistent, fast connection Hot-pluggable tray simplifies maintenance and upgrades Compact 2.5-inch form factor housed in a 3.5-inch hybrid carrier allows versatile installation Designed to handle demanding workloads and frequent access This drive is typically deployed in server racks and enterprise storage setups where uptime and speed are critical. It helps maintain system performance while enabling straightforward hardware swaps. Its role is vital in environments that can't afford delays during storage maintenance, supporting smooth operations and efficient data handling.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is primarily utilized within enterprise IT infrastructures requiring high-performance storage and rapid data access. It is suited for environments demanding robust reliability and flexibility in server configurations, such as data centers and virtualization platforms. How It's Used: Deployment in rack-mounted servers within data centers to accelerate transactional database workloads. Integration into virtualization hosts supporting mixed workload consolidation for medium to large enterprises. Use in storage clusters that require consistent low latency for real-time analytics applications. Replacement or upgrade of legacy drives in SMB server environments to enhance drive performance without extensive hardware changes. Implementation in edge computing nodes where compact, hot-swappable storage solutions are critical for operational continuity. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by providing fast access speeds combined with hot-pluggable flexibility, enabling IT teams to scale storage resources and maintain uptime in complex server ecosystems.