Name: 401-AALE Dell 900GB 10,000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 401-AALE
Price: 151.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 900GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise storage solutions, offering a balance of capacity and speed vital for server and storage array environments. Its hot-swappable 2.5-inch form factor fits well in high-density setups, making it a practical choice for system administrators focused on uptime and efficient data access.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	401-AALE

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Dell PowerEdge servers, Server storage arrays

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59 in
Width	2.75 in
Depth	3.94 in
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.94 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE

Product Description
This Dell 900GB 10K RPM SAS hard drive provides a solid balance of capacity and speed, making it suitable for enterprise storage environments. It is often found in servers and storage arrays where fast data retrieval and high availability are critical. Built for IT professionals managing data-intensive applications, this drive supports demanding workloads with dependable performance. Key Features High spindle speed enhances read/write operations for quicker data handling Robust SAS interface ensures stable and efficient communication with host systems Compact 2.5-inch size fits into dense storage configurations without sacrificing space Hot-swappable design allows for disk replacement or upgrades without downtime Includes a tray for secure mounting and easy installation Commonly used in data centers and server farms, this drive helps maintain smooth operation under constant use. It’s a reliable component for businesses looking to optimize storage performance while simplifying drive management and maintenance.

Use Cases
The Dell 900GB 10,000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive is primarily utilized in data center environments and enterprise IT infrastructures where high-speed, reliable storage is critical. It benefits system administrators managing virtualization platforms, storage arrays, and applications demanding a balance of fast access times and substantial storage capacity. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization environments to support multiple virtual machines requiring consistent I/O performance. Integrated into rack-mounted storage clusters for scalable enterprise data management and redundancy. Utilized in medium to large-scale database servers that demand rapid transaction processing and data retrieval. Employed within high-density compute nodes where space and thermal constraints necessitate compact, efficient storage solutions. Installed in remote office/server setups needing hot-swappable drives for minimal downtime during maintenance. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by maintaining high throughput and reliability in demanding workloads, facilitating scalable storage architectures that accommodate growing data needs without compromising performance.