Name: 400-APFN Dell 900GB 15K RPM 12Gbps SAS 256MB Cache 2.5-Inch Hot-Swap HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-APFN
Price: 372.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 900GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers fast, reliable storage designed for enterprise servers. It fits into 2.5-inch drive bays and supports hot-swapping to help maintain uptime. With a 12Gbps SAS interface and a large cache, it balances capacity and speed for demanding workloads.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-APFN

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 12Gbps
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Storage Arrays
MTBF	1600000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	70.1 mm
Depth	100 mm
Dimensions	15 x 70.1 x 100 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Dell 900GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for enterprise environments where speed and reliability matter. It delivers quick access to large data sets thanks to its high spindle speed and substantial cache memory. Often found in data centers and server rooms, this drive is designed to fit into 2.5-inch bays, making it a common choice for IT professionals managing mission-critical storage arrays. Its hot-swappable capability allows for maintenance without downtime, which keeps systems running smoothly. Key Features High 900GB capacity balances space and performance for demanding applications 15,000 RPM helps reduce latency in data retrieval tasks 256MB cache supports efficient handling of frequent read/write operations 2.5-inch size fits compact server designs and blade enclosures Supports 12Gbps SAS for consistent data throughput in multi-drive setups This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise storage arrays, database servers, and virtualization platforms where reliable and fast access to data is critical. Its ability to be swapped out without shutting down the system reduces interruptions and eases maintenance routines.

Use Cases
The Dell 900GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance server environments that require rapid access to critical data. IT administrators managing virtualization platforms and high-throughput transaction systems benefit from this drive's speed and reliability. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization environments where low latency storage accelerates multiple virtual machine operations. Implementing tiered storage solutions within enterprise IT to offload frequently accessed data. Deploying in rack-mounted servers handling large-scale database transactions and analytics workloads. Enhancing performance in storage clusters requiring high I/O throughput and dependable hot-swappable components. Facilitating rapid data access for financial services firms running real-time trading applications. This hard drive's combination of fast rotational speed and SAS interface supports sustained performance under demanding workloads, enabling scalable and maintainable storage infrastructures in complex IT ecosystems.