Name: 400-AIYR Dell 300GB 15K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-AIYR
Price: 191.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive delivers fast, reliable storage designed for use in enterprise servers and data centers. Its hot-pluggable 2.5-inch design fits dense hardware setups and supports continuous operation during drive replacements or upgrades.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-AIYR

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS (12Gb/s)
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/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

Product Description
This Dell 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring reliable and speedy storage. It operates at 15000RPM, making it ideal for applications that demand quick access times and sustained performance. Often found in data centers and high-performance servers, this 2.5-inch SAS drive fits in tight spaces while delivering robust throughput. IT professionals and system administrators typically use it to enhance storage arrays or replace existing drives without interrupting server operations. Key Features High-speed 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures efficient data handling Compact 2.5-inch form factor suits dense server configurations Robust 15000RPM speed reduces latency in data access Hot-pluggable capability supports maintenance without shutdowns Designed for reliability in enterprise-grade storage setups This drive is commonly deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where performance and uptime are critical. Its hot-swappable design minimizes downtime during maintenance, while the high RPM and SAS interface keep data flowing smoothly under heavy workloads.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch hot-pluggable hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where rapid data access and minimal downtime are critical. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters or database servers benefit from its reliable, high-speed storage capabilities in compact rack configurations. How It's Used: Supporting virtual machine storage in dense virtualization environments requiring consistent low latency and high throughput. Hosting high-transaction database workloads in enterprise IT infrastructures that demand fast random read/write operations. Providing boot and application storage in blade servers within data centers to optimize space and enhance service availability. Enabling continuous operation in storage clusters where hot-pluggable drives facilitate on-the-fly maintenance without service interruptions. Deploying in remote or edge computing setups where compact form factors and fast SAS connectivity improve data processing locally. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering robust performance suitable for demanding workloads, while its hot-pluggable design ensures scalability and ease of maintenance in critical server environments.