Name: KU877 Dell 146GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: KU877
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 146GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive provides reliable, high-speed storage primarily used in enterprise server and storage systems. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and supports demanding workloads where fast data access and steady performance are essential.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	KU877

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE

Product Description
This Dell 146GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments needing quick access to data and dependable storage. It’s commonly found in servers and storage arrays where speed and reliability are crucial. Designed for IT professionals and system administrators, it delivers consistent performance for databases, virtualization, and high-demand applications. Key Features High spindle speed that reduces latency and boosts throughput 16MB cache enabling smoother data transfer and processing Robust SAS interface supporting sustained data flow 3.5-inch form factor suitable for standard server bays Optimized for workloads requiring rapid read/write cycles This hard drive is typically deployed in data centers and enterprise servers where consistent performance and reliability are non-negotiable. It plays a key role in maintaining system responsiveness and handling intensive storage tasks without bottlenecks.

Use Cases
The Dell 146GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is tailored for enterprise environments where rapid data retrieval and consistent performance are critical. It is ideal for data centers and server rooms running high I/O workloads, supporting applications that demand low latency and high throughput. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization environments to support multiple virtual machines with high-speed storage access. Integrated into rack-mounted servers within data centers handling transactional databases requiring fast read/write cycles. Used in storage clusters for enterprise IT setups that prioritize reliability and sustained performance under heavy workloads. Installed in backup and recovery servers to expedite data restoration processes in business continuity plans. Implemented in edge computing devices where quick local data processing is necessary for real-time analytics. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by reducing data access latency and supporting scalable storage configurations. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays ensures flexible deployment across various server architectures, facilitating maintenance and upgrades in demanding IT infrastructures.