Name: WK8X0 Dell 300GB 15K RPM 12Gbps SAS 2.5-Inch Hot Swap Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: WK8X0
Price: 327.57 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gbps Hot Swap 2.5-Inch Hard Drive is designed for enterprise storage environments that need fast, reliable data access. It fits into server systems that require quick drive swaps and high-speed connectivity, playing a vital role in mission-critical applications and data centers.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	WK8X0

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-Inch
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Dell PowerEdge

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59
Width	2.75
Depth	3.95
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Dell 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive delivers fast and dependable storage performance tailored for enterprise environments. Built for servers and storage arrays, it handles intensive workloads and applications requiring rapid data retrieval. Often found in data centers and business-critical setups, this drive suits IT professionals managing storage solutions that demand both speed and reliability. Its hot-swap capability allows minimal downtime during replacements or upgrades. Key Features High spindle speed boosts read/write operations for demanding tasks 12Gbps SAS interface provides stable and fast data transfer Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense server configurations Hot-swappable design simplifies drive servicing without shutting down systems 512n sector size supports compatibility with various enterprise systems These drives are commonly deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where performance and uptime are critical. Their fast access speeds help maintain smooth operation for databases, virtualization, and transactional workloads.

Use Cases
The Dell 300GB 15K RPM 12Gbps SAS 2.5-Inch Hot Swap Hard Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where rapid data access and reliability are critical. IT administrators and system architects benefit from its hot-swappable design, enabling minimal disruption during maintenance or upgrades in dense server configurations. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mounted servers to support virtualization workloads requiring high I/O throughput and low latency. Utilized in storage arrays within mid-sized enterprise IT infrastructures for transactional database applications. Deployed in mission-critical financial services servers where rapid data retrieval and uptime are essential. Integrated into storage clusters for real-time analytics platforms demanding fast and consistent access to data. Used in edge computing nodes handling time-sensitive processing with limited physical access for quick drive replacement. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by enabling seamless drive swaps without system downtime and supports scalability through high-speed SAS connectivity. Its performance characteristics align well with demanding workloads, ensuring consistent data availability in complex IT ecosystems.