Name: YT953 Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: YT953
Price: 191.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The YT953 Dell 300GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive delivers reliable, high-speed storage designed for enterprise systems. It fits into server environments that require quick data transfer and easy maintenance thanks to its hot-swappable 3.5-inch design.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	YT953

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch, SAS (6 Gb/s)
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server, Dell PowerEdge

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm (1.028 x 4.00 x 5.787 inches)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Dell 300GB hard drive is built for environments requiring fast and reliable storage performance. It’s commonly used in enterprise servers and data centers where speed and uptime are critical. IT professionals often choose this drive to support demanding applications and databases. Key Features High rotational speed that reduces latency and boosts read/write operations Robust 6 Gb/s SAS connection offering consistent data throughput Hot-swappable design allowing drive replacement without downtime Compatible with a variety of Dell server models using 3.5-inch bays Enterprise-grade reliability suited for continuous operation These drives are typically installed in rack-mounted servers or storage arrays where performance and serviceability matter. They play a key role in maintaining system responsiveness and minimizing disruption during maintenance.

Use Cases
The YT953 Dell 300GB 15,000RPM SAS hard drive is tailored for enterprise data centers and server environments where high-speed, low-latency storage is critical. IT administrators managing virtualization workloads or transactional databases benefit from its fast data throughput and hot-swappable design, enabling minimal downtime during maintenance. How It's Used: Deployed in rack-mounted servers supporting high-performance OLTP databases requiring rapid random access. Integrated into virtualization hosts to manage intensive I/O operations for multiple virtual machines. Used within storage clusters for enterprise backup solutions demanding fast sequential write speeds. Installed in data center environments focusing on real-time analytics and financial transaction processing. Utilized in remote office servers that require robust, easily serviceable storage with minimal maintenance windows. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent performance in demanding workloads, supporting scalability through hot-swappable capability, and maintaining data integrity critical for enterprise applications.