Name: SEWX3C11U Sun 300GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable HDD
Brand: Sun
SKU: SEWX3C11U
Price: 353.64 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The SEWX3C11U Sun 300GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive offers a solid balance of speed and capacity for data centers and enterprise servers. It fits into 2.5-inch drive bays and connects through a 6Gb/s SAS interface, making it suitable for environments needing fast, reliable storage. Its hot-pluggable capability ensures minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades.

General Information
Brand	Sun
Part Number	SEWX3C11U

Technical Information
Capacity	300GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Server

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This 300GB hard drive is built for enterprise environments requiring reliable and speedy data access. It is commonly used in servers and storage arrays where fast read/write speeds and quick data retrieval are essential. IT professionals and data centers benefit from its combination of high spindle speed and SAS interface to keep applications responsive. Key Features High-speed 10,000 RPM spindle enables quicker data access compared to standard drives 6Gb/s SAS interface supports robust connectivity in demanding server setups Hot-pluggable design allows for easy replacement without downtime Compact 2.5-inch size fits dense storage configurations 16MB cache boosts overall throughput during heavy workloads Typically, this hard drive is deployed in enterprise-grade storage solutions, rack servers, or SAN environments where performance and reliability are crucial. It helps maintain system uptime by allowing hot-swapping and ensures data is retrieved swiftly, supporting business-critical operations effectively.

Use Cases
The SEWX3C11U Sun 300GB 10,000RPM SAS hard drive is designed for enterprise-grade server environments where high input/output operations per second (IOPS) and reliable data access are critical. It is well-suited to IT infrastructures requiring fast storage solutions in constrained physical spaces, such as rack-mounted servers and blade enclosures. How It's Used: Deployment in virtualization hosts to support multiple virtual machines with consistent high-performance storage access. Integration into storage clusters for small to medium-sized data centers requiring efficient, scalable SAS-based storage arrays. Use in transactional database servers where low latency and sustained throughput improve database query response times. Installation in edge computing nodes that demand compact, hot-swappable drives for rapid maintenance and minimal downtime. Replacement or upgrade of legacy 2.5-inch SAS drives in enterprise server farms to enhance storage speed without expanding physical footprint. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering steady performance in high-demand server workloads while its hot-pluggable feature minimizes service interruptions. Its capacity and form factor enable effective scaling in dense compute environments, aligning with enterprise storage strategies focused on performance and reliability.