Name: RCD71 Dell 450GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: RCD71
Price: 98.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The RCD71 Dell 450GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive offers a solid mix of speed and capacity for server storage needs. It fits well in Dell enterprise servers where fast, reliable data access is required without compromise. This drive works quietly in demanding environments, keeping systems running smoothly.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	RCD71

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
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	Dell PowerEdge Servers,Enterprise Servers,Server RAID Arrays

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm (1.03 in)
Width	101.6 mm (4.00 in)
Depth	147 mm (5.79 in)
Dimensions	26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, cULus

Product Description
This 3.5-inch hard drive is built for demanding server and storage environments where speed and reliability matter. It’s commonly used in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing setups that require quick access to large data volumes. IT professionals and system administrators benefit from its balance of capacity and performance. Key Features High spindle speed reduces latency and boosts throughput 16MB onboard cache enhances data transfer efficiency SAS interface supports robust, stable connections in multipath environments Designed for 24/7 operation in critical server applications Compatible with a variety of Dell server systems Typically seen in data centers and enterprise storage arrays, this drive handles intensive workloads while maintaining consistent performance. It plays a role in improving overall system responsiveness and reliability in multi-user environments.

Use Cases
The RCD71 Dell 450GB 15000RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise environments needing high-speed, reliable storage solutions. It is ideal for IT professionals managing data-intensive applications where rapid data retrieval and system uptime are critical. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization hosts in data centers requiring fast, low-latency storage for multiple virtual machines. Deploying in rack servers within enterprise IT infrastructures to handle transactional databases and real-time analytics. Utilizing in storage clusters where high spindle speeds improve throughput for demanding workloads. Implementing in remote office/server room setups that demand robust, enterprise-grade storage for business continuity. Enhancing performance in production servers running workload-heavy ERP or CRM systems with intensive read/write operations. This hard drive’s performance characteristics enable scalable and efficient operation in complex IT environments, ensuring critical applications receive consistent data access speed. Its integration supports maintaining operational resilience and optimizing storage tiers in enterprise architectures.

RCD71 Dell 450GB 15K RPM SAS 3Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

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