Name: NF5023-SM725E NEC 300GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive 16MB Cache
Brand: NEC
SKU: NF5023-SM725E
Price: 166.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The NEC 300GB 15,000 RPM SAS hard drive is built to deliver fast and reliable storage in enterprise server setups. It fits into standard 3.5-inch bays and offers a 6Gb/s SAS connection that balances speed with data integrity, making it well-suited for environments where quick access to data is a must without compromising on durability.

General Information
Brand	NEC
Part Number	NF5023-SM725E

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE

Product Description
This NEC 300GB SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise storage environments where speed and reliability are essential. It features a fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed that reduces data retrieval times, making it suitable for applications that demand quick access to large volumes of data. Often found in data centers and high-performance servers, this 3.5-inch drive supports a 6Gb/s interface, allowing it to handle intensive workloads efficiently. IT professionals and system administrators who require consistent uptime and rapid data processing typically use drives like this. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM spindle ensures low latency Robust 6Gb/s SAS interface for reliable data transfer 16MB cache buffer improves overall drive responsiveness 3.5-inch size compatible with most server chassis Designed to handle demanding enterprise workloads This hard drive is commonly deployed in server environments where performance and durability are priorities. It plays a critical role in maintaining data access speeds without sacrificing reliability, making it a practical choice for business-critical applications.

Use Cases
The NEC 300GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise environments demanding high-performance storage with reliable data throughput. It is particularly suited for data centers and IT infrastructures where rapid access to transactional data or intensive workloads is critical. How It's Used: Supporting high-frequency trading platforms requiring minimal latency and consistent drive response times. Implementing virtualization hosts in enterprise IT setups that necessitate fast I/O operations for multiple virtual machines. Deploying in rack-mounted storage arrays within data centers to handle mixed workload databases and file systems. Utilizing in mission-critical ERP systems where sustained performance and quick data retrieval influence operational continuity. Integrating into backup and recovery servers that benefit from fast sequential and random access speeds to minimize downtime. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by addressing the performance needs of demanding server applications. Its compatibility with standard 3.5-inch bays and robust SAS interface enables scalable deployments in environments requiring both speed and data integrity.