Name: 9FM066-057 Dell 450GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive for EqualLogic PS6500 / PS6500X SAN Storage Array
Brand: Dell
SKU: 9FM066-057
Price: 117.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 9FM066-057 Dell 450GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive provides fast, enterprise-class storage tailored for EqualLogic PS6500 and PS6500X arrays. With high rotational speed, solid throughput, and dependable performance, it's built to meet the demands of data-driven infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	9FM066-057

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Dell 450GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive is engineered for EqualLogic PS6500 and PS6500X SAN storage arrays, delivering fast, reliable performance for enterprise environments that demand high availability and speed. Key Features 450GB capacity designed for scalable, high-performance storage 15,000 RPM drive speed enables rapid data access and reduced latency SAS 6Gb/s interface ensures consistent and efficient data throughput 16MB cache improves performance in read/write-intensive operations Optimized for integration with EqualLogic SAN platforms Ideal for use in virtualized environments, transactional databases, and large-scale storage arrays where consistent speed, uptime, and compatibility with Dell SAN solutions are critical.

Use Cases
This Dell 450GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for high-demand storage arrays such as the EqualLogic PS6500 and PS6500X. It is ideal for enterprise IT environments where rapid data access and reliability are critical, particularly in virtualized server deployments and high-throughput transactional workloads. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in data centers requiring fast I/O and consistent low latency. Deployments in mid-sized enterprise storage clusters to handle intense database read/write operations. High-performance storage nodes within rack-mounted SAN configurations for application servers. Edge computing setups needing robust cache-enabled drives to accelerate local data processing. Backup and archival systems demanding fast spin-up times and durable mechanical components. By integrating into EqualLogic SAN arrays, this drive contributes to scalable storage solutions capable of maintaining operational efficiency under heavy workloads. Its high rotational speed and SAS interface support enhanced throughput essential for performance-sensitive IT infrastructures.