Name: 400-AIMQ Dell 300GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-AIMQ
Price: 87.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Hard Drive is designed to provide reliable storage with fast data access in server environments. It fits into compact bays and supports quick replacement without interrupting system operations, making it a practical choice for ongoing enterprise use.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-AIMQ

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch 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 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59 in
Width	2.75 in
Depth	3.94 in
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, UL

Product Description
This Dell 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring reliable and speedy storage solutions. Often found in data centers and server racks, it offers a good mix of capacity and performance for mission-critical applications. Its 6Gb/s SAS interface supports rapid data transfer, making it suitable for database management, virtualization, and high-demand computing tasks. IT professionals and system administrators typically deploy this drive where quick access and uptime are essential. Key Features High spindle speed minimizes latency for better performance Robust SAS connection designed for enterprise-grade reliability Compact 2.5-inch size allows for dense storage configurations Supports hot-swapping to reduce downtime during maintenance Optimized for Dell server compatibility ensuring smooth integration This hard drive is commonly used in Dell PowerEdge and similar server systems, where space and speed are both priorities. It helps maintain consistent server performance and simplifies upgrades or replacements with its hot-swappable design.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Hard Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments where high-speed data access and reliability are critical. IT administrators managing virtualization clusters or mid-sized data centers benefit from its balance of performance and capacity in space-constrained rack configurations. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments by providing low-latency storage for VM boot and operating system files in enterprise data centers. Deploying in blade servers within corporate IT infrastructures to enable quick hot-swappable drive replacement with minimal downtime. Integrating into storage arrays for small to medium business (SMB) networks requiring dependable SAS-based storage performance. Utilizing in edge computing nodes where compact form factor and fast data throughput are necessary for local processing tasks. Backing up transactional databases in financial or retail sectors demanding consistent high IOPS and rapid recovery capabilities. This hard drive facilitates efficient data management by supporting scalable storage architectures and maintaining system uptime through its hot-swap capability. Its design aligns with operational demands for quick data retrieval and seamless hardware maintenance in diverse IT settings.