Name: FT461 Dell 73GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: FT461
Price: 106.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The FT461 Dell 73GB 10,000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive offers solid performance for enterprise storage needs. It fits into server systems that require dependable, fast-access drives with a balance of capacity and speed, particularly in setups where consistent data handling is important.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	FT461

Technical Information
Capacity	73.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS

Product Description
This Dell 3.5-inch hard drive is built to handle high-performance storage tasks with a 73GB capacity and a rapid 10,000 RPM spindle speed. Often found in enterprise servers and data centers, it provides dependable storage for applications requiring quick access to data. Commonly used in business environments, this drive suits IT professionals and system administrators who need a balance of speed and reliability for databases, virtualization, or transactional systems. Key Features High rotational speed reduces latency and improves read/write times SAS 6Gb/s interface ensures steady data throughput and error checking Generous 16MB cache supports smoother handling of data bursts Designed for 3.5-inch drive bays in rack-mounted and tower servers Optimized for enterprise workloads requiring consistent performance This hard drive is typically deployed in mid-range servers or storage arrays where quick data retrieval and stability are essential. Its blend of capacity and speed fits well in environments running demanding applications without compromising on reliability.

Use Cases
The FT461 Dell 73GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive is primarily suited for enterprise server environments that demand consistent, high-speed data access with moderate storage capacity. It is ideal for IT infrastructures where reliable I/O performance supports transactional workloads and operational databases requiring predictable latency. How It's Used: Deployment in data center rack servers running virtualization platforms to ensure fast disk operations for multiple VM instances. Integration into mid-size enterprise storage clusters handling high-frequency transaction processing. Use in remote office servers where compact capacity and fast SAS connectivity support local business applications. Installation within tiered storage architectures, serving as a performance tier for frequently accessed data. Implementation in backup systems requiring rapid data retrieval for recovery processes in enterprise IT environments. This hard drive supports operational efficiency through its balance of speed and capacity, making it suitable for scalable storage solutions. Its SAS interface and spindle speed contribute to maintaining performance consistency across demanding server workloads.