Name: 400-APFG Dell 900GB 15K RPM 12Gbps SAS 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-APFG
Price: 372.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 900GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is a high-speed storage solution tailored for enterprise servers and data centers. It balances capacity and rapid data access in a compact form that fits easily into dense configurations. Its hot-pluggable design means administrators can replace drives quickly without shutting down systems, helping keep operations running smoothly.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-APFG

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 12Gbps
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server
MTBF	1400000 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	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Dell 900GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive provides reliable and rapid data storage for enterprise applications. It’s commonly used in servers and data centers where quick access to large volumes of data is critical. Built for IT professionals managing high-performance storage arrays, it supports robust workloads with consistent speed and durability. The hot-pluggable design simplifies maintenance, minimizing downtime during drive swaps. Key Features High rotational speed reduces latency for demanding tasks 12Gbps SAS interface enables smooth data transfers in multi-drive environments Compact 2.5-inch size fits in dense server chassis Supports hot-swapping to maintain system uptime Designed to handle enterprise-grade workloads reliably This drive is typically found in rack-mounted servers and storage systems where enterprise-grade performance is necessary. It plays a key role in database management, virtualization, and transactional applications by delivering steady performance under heavy use.

Use Cases
The Dell 900GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance server environments where rapid data throughput and reliability are critical. IT administrators managing virtualization clusters or transactional databases benefit from its balance of capacity and speed in dense rack configurations. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in large-scale data centers requiring fast disk access for multiple virtual machines. Handling transactional workloads in financial institutions that demand low latency and high IOPS storage. Integrating into storage arrays within enterprise IT infrastructure to enhance performance in mixed workload environments. Deploying in edge computing facilities where compact, high-speed storage is needed for real-time data processing. Serving as a replacement drive in hot-swappable server setups to minimize downtime during maintenance. This hard drive enables streamlined operations by facilitating rapid data retrieval and maintaining service availability during upgrades or failures. Its design supports scalability in dense server farms while delivering consistent performance under demanding workloads.