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

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive provides fast and reliable storage, fitting into 2.5-inch bays of Dell servers. It’s designed for environments needing quick access to data, like databases or virtual machines, and supports hot swapping to keep systems running smoothly during maintenance.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-ALDB

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
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This Dell 300GB hard drive is built for high-performance storage needs in enterprise environments. It offers a rapid 15,000 RPM speed to handle intensive workloads efficiently. Often found in Dell PowerEdge servers, it supports demanding applications requiring quick data access. Designed for IT professionals and data center operators, it is commonly used in server setups that require reliable, high-speed storage with easy maintenance through hot-plug capability. Key Features Delivers consistent 15,000 RPM speed for faster read/write operations Equipped with a 12Gb/s SAS interface for robust data throughput Compact 2.5-inch size fits densely packed server environments Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without downtime Comes with tray to simplify mounting in Dell server bays This drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers where performance and uptime are critical. It plays a key role in handling transactional databases, virtualization, and other data-intensive tasks. Its hot-plug feature helps administrators minimize disruptions during hardware upgrades or replacements.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for high-performance storage in enterprise and data center environments where fast data retrieval and reliability are critical. It is particularly beneficial for IT departments managing virtualized infrastructures, demanding database workloads, or mission-critical applications requiring consistent uptime and hot-swappable storage solutions. How It's Used: High-frequency transaction processing in financial services data centers requiring low latency and rapid data access. Storage expansion in virtualization hosts supporting multiple virtual machines in enterprise IT environments. Deployment in rack-mounted servers within colocation facilities where hot-plug capability facilitates maintenance without downtime. Integration into storage clusters for real-time analytics platforms demanding sustained high throughput. Use in remote office/server rooms for SMBs needing reliable, scalable storage with minimal administration overhead. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by enabling rapid data transfer and seamless maintenance workflows, which helps maintain system availability. Its compact form factor and robust interface ensure scalability in dense server environments, accommodating growing storage demands without compromising performance.