Dell 342-0429 300GB 10K SAS 2.5-Inch 6G SFF G11/12 Hot-Plug Hard Drive

Overview

Unleash enterprise-class performance and unwavering reliability in your Dell PowerEdge servers with the Dell 300GB 10K SAS 2.5-Inch 6G SFF G11/12 Hot-Plug Hard Drive (part number 342-0429). This exceptional drive delivers superior speed and storage density in a compact form factor, meticulously engineered to handle your most demanding mission-critical workloads. Experience rapid data access, unwavering reliability, and ultra-low latency, making it the perfect solution for environments where every millisecond and every byte matters. Its impressive 10,000 RPM spindle speed combined with a robust 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures your operations run smoothly and efficiently, making it ideal for environments where speed and storage density matter.

Key Features

• Generous 300GB Native Capacity: Providing substantial storage in a space-saving 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) chassis, ideal for optimizing server rack space.
• Blazing 10K RPM Spindle: Engineered for rapid read/write operations, significantly boosting application responsiveness and overall system performance.
• High-Speed 6Gb/s SAS Interface: Ensures high throughput and seamless compatibility with Dell G11 and G12 platforms, guaranteeing optimal integration and data transfer rates.
• Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Built to withstand the rigors of 24/7 operation, featuring advanced error correction and vibration tolerance for sustained performance and data integrity.
• Hot-Swap Capable: Designed for minimal downtime during maintenance or upgrades, allowing for drive replacement without powering down your server.
• Optimized Firmware: Tailored specifically for Dell server integration and management tools, ensuring seamless compatibility and effortless administration.

Technical Specifications

• Form factor: 2.5-inch (SFF)
• Capacity: 300GB
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s (12Gb/s dual port optional)
• Rotational speed: 10,000 RPM
• Average latency: 4.8ms
• Cache: 8MB DDR3
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2,000,000 hours
• Operating temperature: 0 to 55 deg C
• Power consumption (active): 7.5W
• Power consumption (idle): 5.0W

Typical Applications

This Dell 300GB 10K SAS drive is an indispensable component for a diverse range of demanding enterprise environments, ensuring peak performance and reliability:

• Database servers requiring fast transaction processing and high-volume data handling.
• Virtualization hosts with high I/O demand, supporting numerous virtual machines with ease.
• Enterprise email and messaging platforms that require consistent, high-speed access to mailboxes and archives.
• Business critical analytics and reporting systems where swift data retrieval and processing are paramount.
• High performance backup and recovery solutions, enabling quick data restoration and minimal disruption.
• Any Dell PowerEdge G11 or G12 server needing reliable, high speed storage to power its critical operations.

With its impressive blend of speed, substantial capacity, and rugged, enterprise-grade design, the Dell 300GB 10K SAS drive (342-0429) empowers organizations to maintain superior performance levels while efficiently consolidating workloads into a smaller physical footprint. Invest in the storage solution that keeps your business running at full throttle, delivering the performance and reliability your mission-critical applications demand.