Name: F420T Dell 250GB 7200RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: F420T
Price: 71.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The F420T Dell 250GB 7200RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s Hard Drive fits into PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage arrays to provide reliable and manageable storage. It's designed for environments where uptime matters, allowing hot-swapping without disruption. This drive balances capacity and speed with a modest cache and standard SATA interface, making it a practical option for many server storage needs.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	F420T

Technical Information
Capacity	250GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	32MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	PowerEdge Server,PowerVault Storage Array

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 1.5Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
This Dell F420T hard drive is built to deliver reliable storage for PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage arrays. It provides 250GB of space and spins at 7200RPM, striking a balance between performance and capacity. With a SATA interface running at 1.5Gb/s, it ensures steady data transfer rates suitable for many enterprise applications. Often found in data centers and business environments, it’s designed for IT professionals managing server storage setups. Hot-pluggable capability means drives can be replaced or added without shutting down the system, reducing downtime during maintenance or upgrades. Key Features Offers 250GB capacity suitable for standard server storage needs 7200RPM spindle speed balances speed and power consumption 32MB cache helps accelerate read and write processes Supports SATA 1.5Gb/s interface for compatibility with many systems Hot-pluggable design allows quick, tool-free swapouts These drives are often deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where consistent performance and ease of maintenance are priorities. Their role in managing and storing critical data makes them a dependable choice for IT teams working in medium to large business environments.

Use Cases
The F420T Dell 250GB 7200RPM SATA hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise server environments and storage arrays where hot-swappable, reliable storage is essential. It benefits IT administrators managing mid-tier PowerEdge servers and PowerVault systems that require consistent uptime and straightforward maintenance. How It's Used: Providing dedicated storage for virtualization hosts in small to medium data centers requiring balanced capacity and performance. Supporting backup and archival workloads in remote office branch servers where quick replacement with minimal downtime is critical. Enabling scalable storage expansion within PowerVault arrays for growing SMB environments managing file shares and databases. Serving as a cost-effective system drive in rack-mounted PowerEdge servers handling web services and application hosting. Facilitating maintenance in environments with strict uptime SLAs by allowing hot-swapping without server shutdown. This drive supports operational efficiency by allowing rapid replacement and maintenance, ensuring continuous availability in server and storage arrays. Its interface and form factor streamline integration with existing infrastructure, making it a practical component for scalable storage solutions in structured IT environments.

F420T Dell 250GB 7200RPM SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Product Description

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