Name: GM250 Dell 73GB 10K RPM 3Gb/s SAS Hot Swap 3.5in Server Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: GM250
Price: 100.85 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The GM250 Dell 73GB 10000RPM SAS hard drive provides fast, reliable storage for servers and workstations. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and uses a SAS 3Gb/s interface to maintain steady data throughput. Often seen in enterprise settings, this drive strikes a balance between speed and capacity for demanding applications.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	GM250

Technical Information
Capacity	73.4GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server,Enterprise
MTBF	1200000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	25.4 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	25.4 x 101.6 x 147 mm (H x W x D)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This Dell GM250 hard drive is built to provide dependable storage for servers requiring quick data retrieval and consistent performance. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where uptime and speed are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often deploy this drive in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays. Key Features High rotational speed ensures reduced latency and faster read/write operations Supports 3Gb/s SAS interface, enabling stable and efficient data transfer Designed for hot swapping, allowing easy replacement without downtime 3.5-inch size fits standard server bays and enclosures Reliable build suited for continuous server operation This hard drive is typically found in environments where quick access to data and system reliability matter most, such as database servers and virtualization hosts. Its hot-swap capability also helps maintain system availability during maintenance or upgrades.

Use Cases
The GM250 Dell 73GB 10K RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise server environments requiring efficient data handling with moderate storage capacity. It is well-suited for organizations managing transactional databases, virtualization hosts, and application servers where consistent I/O performance is critical. How It's Used: Deployment in rack-mounted servers within data centers hosting mixed workload virtualization platforms. Integration into enterprise storage arrays handling high-frequency transactional database operations. Use in medium-sized business IT infrastructure supporting application servers with predictable data throughput needs. Implementation in backup and archival servers where rapid data retrieval is necessary during restore processes. Utilization in edge computing devices requiring reliable hot-swappable storage to minimize downtime. This drive enhances operational efficiency by providing consistent performance and hot-swap capabilities, enabling scalable storage solutions that support evolving workload demands in enterprise-grade environments.