Name: X163K Dell 450GB 15K SAS 6Gb/s SED 3.5-in Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: X163K
Price: 115.07 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 450GB 15K SAS (SED) hard drive offers fast data access and built-in encryption, fitting seamlessly into enterprise server environments. It combines speed, capacity, and security to meet the needs of data centers and IT professionals managing critical workloads.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	X163K

Technical Information
Capacity	450GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	SAS
Cache	32MB
Spindle Speed	15,000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

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
This Dell 450GB 15K SAS hard drive is built for environments that demand reliable, high-speed storage with added security. Its fast spindle speed paired with a 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures quick data retrieval and transfer. Often found in enterprise servers and data centers, this drive is ideal for applications requiring both performance and data protection. IT professionals managing sensitive information benefit from the drive's self-encrypting features, which safeguard data at rest. Key Features High rotational speed optimizes performance in intensive workloads Self-Encrypting Drive technology secures data against unauthorized access SAS interface provides robust and reliable connectivity in server setups 3.5-inch form factor fits standard enterprise drive bays Includes tray for straightforward installation and maintenance This hard drive is typically deployed in server environments where speed and security matter, such as database servers or virtualization hosts. It helps protect sensitive data while maintaining the throughput required for demanding tasks, making it a practical choice for IT infrastructure.

Use Cases
The Dell 450GB 15K SAS SED hard drive is optimized for enterprise server environments where high-speed data access and robust security are critical. It is well-suited for IT professionals managing virtualization workloads, transactional databases, and secure data storage within data centers or large-scale server racks. How It's Used: Deployed in virtualization servers to accelerate I/O performance for multiple virtual machines in enterprise data centers. Used in high-transaction database servers requiring rapid read/write speeds and data encryption compliance. Integrated into storage clusters supporting real-time analytics workloads in financial institutions. Installed in secure governmental or healthcare IT infrastructures where data confidentiality is mandatory. Employed within rack-mounted servers in cloud service providers demanding consistent high throughput and data protection. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering fast, reliable access to critical data while maintaining encryption at the hardware level. Its compatibility with scalable storage architectures helps organizations meet stringent performance and security requirements in dynamic enterprise environments.

X163K Dell 450GB 15K SAS 6Gb/s SED 3.5-in Hard Drive

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