Name: MX946 Dell 36GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: MX946
Price: 117.64 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The MX946 Dell 36GB 15000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch hard drive offers fast, reliable storage primarily suited for enterprise servers. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and connects via a SAS interface to ensure steady data throughput in busy data center environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	MX946

Technical Information
Capacity	36GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	8MB
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, FCC

Product Description
The MX946 Dell 36GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is designed to deliver quick and dependable storage performance. Often found in enterprise server environments and data centers, it handles demanding workloads with ease. This drive is built for IT professionals and organizations needing consistent speed and reliability in their storage solutions. Key Features Fast 15000 RPM spin speed reduces latency and improves data access times 36GB capacity suitable for databases and system applications 3Gb/s SAS interface provides a stable and efficient data connection Durable 3.5-inch design fits standard server bays Engineered to withstand continuous operation in demanding settings Typically deployed in servers handling transactional systems or critical applications, the MX946 adds a balance of speed and capacity. Its performance helps minimize bottlenecks and supports consistent uptime where reliability matters most.

Use Cases
The MX946 Dell 36GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is optimized for environments requiring high-speed, low-latency storage. Its design suits enterprise-grade servers where rapid transactional processing and consistent data availability are critical, particularly in data centers managing intensive workloads. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization hosts to support multiple virtual machines with demanding I/O operations. Integration into enterprise database servers handling frequent read/write cycles and requiring dependable performance. Utilization within high-transaction e-commerce platforms needing rapid access to customer and inventory data. Implementation in rack-mounted storage arrays focused on balancing capacity and speed for mixed workload environments. Use in medium-sized business data centers to streamline backup and recovery operations with consistent throughput. This hard drive helps maintain operational efficiency by delivering sustained performance under heavy workloads, contributing to scalable infrastructure. Its compatibility with standard server bays enables straightforward integration, supporting IT environments that prioritize reliability and quick data access.

MX946 Dell 36GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

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