Name: 463-7473 Dell 300GB 10K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hybrid Server Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 463-7473
Price: 211.12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell Hybrid 300GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive is designed to deliver reliable performance in enterprise storage systems. Its combination of high rotational speed and a fast SAS interface makes it suitable for environments that need quick access to data. The hybrid carrier design allows it to fit smoothly into 3.5-inch drive bays, providing compatibility with various server setups.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	463-7473

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s (300GB, 10,000 RPM)
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Assembly Required	Yes

Product Description
This Dell Hybrid hard drive combines a 300GB 10,000 RPM SAS drive with a 12Gb/s interface, designed to handle demanding storage tasks. It's commonly used in enterprise environments where speed and reliability are essential for data-intensive applications. Built for servers and storage arrays, this hot-pluggable drive allows IT professionals to swap drives without shutting down systems, minimizing downtime. It's often found in data centers and professional setups that require balanced performance and capacity. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle for quick data retrieval 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures fast data transfers Hot-pluggable design simplifies maintenance and upgrades Hybrid carrier allows seamless integration into 3.5-inch bays Reliable Dell build quality suited for continuous operation Typically deployed in enterprise servers and SAN environments, this drive offers a good mix of speed and storage density. Its hybrid form factor makes it easy to fit into different server configurations, supporting operational flexibility and efficiency.

Use Cases
The Dell Hybrid 300GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive is primarily utilized in data center environments and enterprise IT infrastructures where consistent, high-speed data access is critical. It benefits organizations with demanding workloads such as virtualization, database management, and transaction processing that require reliable performance within compact storage form factors. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization clusters to provide low-latency storage for multiple virtual machines in enterprise data centers. Integrated into high-density rack servers for SMB networks requiring efficient storage with a flexible mounting solution. Used within storage arrays supporting transactional databases that demand rapid read/write operations in financial institutions. Implemented in edge computing setups where compact 2.5-inch drives with adaptable carriers optimize space and performance. Configured in enterprise backup systems to accelerate data retrieval and improve overall backup window efficiency. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent throughput and adaptability to various server architectures. Its hybrid carrier enables scalable integration into existing infrastructures, allowing IT teams to optimize storage density without compromising performance in critical enterprise workloads.