Name: 400-AUWP Dell 900GB 15K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable HDD with Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-AUWP
Price: 674.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 900GB 15K SAS 2.5-inch hard drive offers fast, reliable storage designed for enterprise server environments. It fits into systems needing quick data access and consistent performance under heavy workloads, making it a practical choice for data centers and critical applications.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-AUWP

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This Dell 900GB SAS hard drive is built for enterprise storage systems needing reliable, high-speed data access. Often found in servers and data centers, it delivers quick response times with its 15,000 RPM spindle speed and 12Gb/s interface. Designed for IT professionals and businesses managing critical workloads, this hard drive supports demanding applications by combining ample storage capacity with a generous 256MB cache. Its hot-swappable design allows easy maintenance without downtime. Key Features High spindle speed ensures rapid data retrieval for active workloads Large cache helps minimize latency and smooths data flow 12Gb/s SAS interface offers enhanced bandwidth over older standards 2.5-inch size with hot-pluggable tray simplifies upgrades and replacements Optimized for enterprise environments requiring durability and consistency You'll typically find this drive deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where uptime and speed are critical. It contributes to smoother operations in database, virtualization, and transaction-heavy environments. Its solid build and performance balance help IT teams maintain system reliability while handling demanding data loads efficiently.

Use Cases
The Dell 900GB 15K SAS 2.5-inch hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments where high-speed data access and robust performance under sustained workloads are critical. Organizations that require reliable storage for transactional databases, virtualization platforms, or data-intensive applications benefit significantly from its capabilities. How It's Used: Supporting high-transaction database servers in financial institutions requiring rapid data retrieval and low latency. Delivering fast storage for virtualization hosts in enterprise IT environments to optimize virtual machine responsiveness. Integrating into high-performance rack-mounted servers within data centers handling mixed workload applications. Utilized in storage clusters for real-time analytics platforms demanding consistent throughput and reliability. Providing hot-swappable drive capability in mission-critical environments to minimize downtime during maintenance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by maintaining consistent performance in demanding scenarios, allowing IT infrastructures to scale effectively while ensuring data access speeds meet enterprise requirements.