Name: 400-AKZW Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12GB/s 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-AKZW
Price: 191.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS drive is a storage device designed for enterprise servers and data centers that need fast, reliable data access. It fits into 2.5-inch drive bays and connects via a 12Gb/s SAS interface, making it suitable for high-demand workloads where speed and uptime are important.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-AKZW

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Dell PowerEdge
MTBF	1200000 hours

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
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Dell 300GB SAS hard drive is built for high-performance storage in demanding server environments. It offers rapid data access with its 15,000 RPM speed, making it suitable for applications that require quick read/write operations. The drive’s 12Gb/s SAS interface supports faster data throughput compared to older standards. Often found in data centers and enterprise servers, this 2.5-inch drive is designed for hot-swappable configurations, enabling easy maintenance and upgrades without system downtime. IT professionals and system administrators rely on drives like this for reliable storage in mission-critical setups. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency during data access 12Gb/s SAS interface boosts overall system performance Compact 2.5-inch size fits into dense server arrays Hot-pluggable functionality allows seamless replacement Designed for use in enterprise-grade Dell storage solutions This hard drive is typically deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where consistent performance is essential. Its robust design supports continuous operation, helping maintain uptime in busy IT environments.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for environments demanding low latency and high throughput, such as enterprise data centers and high-performance computing clusters. IT professionals managing virtualization hosts or transactional database systems benefit from its consistent speed and reliability. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted servers within data centers to accelerate database transaction processing. Integrated into virtualization platforms supporting multiple VMs requiring rapid disk I/O response times. Used in storage clusters handling high-frequency trading applications where low latency is critical. Installed in enterprise backup servers to maintain fast access during backup and restore operations. Employed in remote office servers where compact 2.5-inch drives optimize space without sacrificing performance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data access in demanding workloads, enabling scalability within complex storage infrastructures. Its hot-pluggable design also facilitates maintenance without impacting uptime, key for enterprise reliability.