Name: GM251 Dell 300GB 15K RPM 3Gb/s SAS 16MB Cache Hot Swap 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: GM251
Price: 164.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell GM251 300GB SAS hard drive offers enterprise-grade performance with a 15K RPM spindle speed, 3Gb/s interface, and 16MB cache. Its 3.5-inch form factor and included hot-swap tray make it a reliable choice for servers needing high-speed access and easy maintenance in demanding IT infrastructures.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	GM251

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Dell GM251 is a 300GB 3.5-inch SAS hard drive built for enterprise-class storage systems requiring speed, reliability, and efficient serviceability. With a 15K RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache, it's ideal for critical applications demanding fast access to data and consistent performance. Key Features 300GB storage capacity optimized for high-speed access 15K RPM spindle speed ensures rapid data retrieval 3Gb/s SAS interface supports robust enterprise connectivity 16MB cache boosts overall transfer rates Hot-swap tray allows for easy, tool-less replacement Perfect for server and storage arrays in business environments, this drive handles transactional workloads efficiently and supports quick maintenance with its hot-swap capability.

Use Cases
The Dell GM251 300GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is designed for environments requiring high-performance, low-latency storage with reliable hot-swap capabilities. It is most beneficial in data centers and enterprise IT infrastructures where rapid access to transactional data and consistent throughput are critical. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization environments to support high I/O workloads and minimize bottlenecks. Integration into rack-mounted storage arrays within large-scale data centers for fast access to frequently accessed datasets. Use in enterprise database servers requiring sustained performance for transactional processing. Implementation in storage clusters where hot-swappability facilitates maintenance without downtime. Application in financial services systems demanding low latency and high reliability for real-time data analysis. This hard drive contributes to operational efficiency by delivering consistent 15K RPM performance and SAS interface reliability, enabling scalable storage solutions that maintain high throughput under demanding workloads. Its hot-swap design further supports continuous availability in mission-critical deployments.