Name: 463-7485 Dell 300GB 15000RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot-pluggable Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 463-7485
Price: 191.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive offers fast and reliable storage designed for enterprise server use. It fits into 2.5-inch bays and connects over a 12Gb/s SAS interface, making it suitable for high-performance applications in data centers and business-critical systems.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	463-7485

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Dell PowerEdge servers,Enterprise servers,Storage arrays
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15 mm
Width	70 mm
Depth	100 mm
Dimensions	15 mm x 70 mm x 100 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Dell 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments needing dependable, fast storage solutions. It handles intensive workloads with its high spindle speed and quick SAS interface, making it a common choice in data centers and servers. Often found in rack servers and storage arrays, it's aimed at IT professionals who require consistent performance and minimal downtime. The hot-pluggable design simplifies swaps and upgrades without shutting down systems. Key Features High-performance 15,000 RPM spindle speed reduces latency 12Gb/s SAS interface supports efficient data throughput Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server configurations Hot-pluggable tray allows quick replacement during operation Designed to handle demanding enterprise workloads reliably Typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays, this drive helps maintain smooth operation in environments where speed and uptime are critical. Its role is central in managing transactional databases and virtualized infrastructures.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 15000RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot-pluggable Hard Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments requiring high-speed transactional processing and low latency. It is ideal for data centers and virtualized server infrastructure where rapid data access and reliability are critical for sustained workloads. How It's Used: Supporting high-performance database servers in enterprise data centers where quick read/write speeds are essential. Used in virtualization hosts to provide fast storage for multiple virtual machines running mixed workloads. Integrated into storage clusters that demand low latency and consistent throughput for mission-critical applications. Deployed in financial services environments for real-time analytics and trading platforms requiring rapid data processing. Utilized in rack-mounted servers within SMB networks that need compact, high-speed storage solutions with easy maintenance. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high throughput and low latency in demanding server applications. Its hot-pluggable design supports scalability and streamlined maintenance, enabling IT teams to manage storage infrastructure with minimal downtime.