Name: U982J Dell 146GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: U982J
Price: 133.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 146GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive offers reliable, high-speed storage designed for enterprise servers and systems. Its balance of capacity, speed, and robust SAS connectivity makes it a fitting choice for environments that need efficient data handling and tight storage footprints.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	U982J

Technical Information
Capacity	146GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS
Cache	16MB
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Enterprise Servers,Workstations
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	15mm
Width	69.85mm
Depth	100.45mm
Dimensions	15mm x 69.85mm x 100.45mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell 146GB 10,000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive is built for servers and storage systems that require fast, dependable storage. It’s commonly used in data centers and enterprise environments where quick access to data and consistent performance are critical. IT professionals and system administrators often select drives like this to optimize server responsiveness and maintain smooth operation under heavy workloads. Key Features High spindle speed provides reduced latency for faster read/write tasks 6Gb/s SAS interface supports robust and stable data communication Designed for 2.5-inch bays, saving space in densely packed servers 146GB capacity balances storage size with performance needs Engineered for enterprise reliability in demanding environments This hard drive is frequently deployed in rack-mounted servers and storage arrays where performance consistency matters. It plays a key role in supporting transactional databases, virtualization hosts, and business-critical applications, helping keep systems responsive without unnecessary delays.

Use Cases
The Dell 146GB 10K RPM 6Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Drive is primarily deployed in high-density server environments where fast and reliable storage is critical. It serves IT professionals managing virtualization workloads, data center operations, and enterprise applications requiring consistent I/O performance within limited rack space. How It's Used: Supporting virtualization platforms in enterprise IT setups to optimize data throughput and reduce latency. Implementing tiered storage solutions in data centers where fast access to frequently used data is essential. Deploying in high-availability server clusters that demand reliable SAS connectivity and compact form factors. Enhancing storage performance in remote office servers where space and power efficiency are key constraints. Utilizing in database servers that require sustained high-speed data access for transactional workloads. This hard drive facilitates operational efficiency by balancing speed and density, enabling scalable storage infrastructures without compromising performance. Its integration into server architectures supports critical workloads with consistent data access and robust connectivity.