Dell U706K 300GB 10K SAS 2.5-Inch 6Gb/s Hard Drive

Overview

The Dell U706K is a high-performance 300GB 10K SAS hard drive designed for enterprise storage environments. Housed in a compact 2.5-inch form factor, this drive delivers fast data access and reliable operation for mission critical servers, storage arrays and high-density rack solutions. With a 6Gb/s SAS interface, the U706K provides the bandwidth needed for demanding workloads while maintaining low power consumption and heat output.

Key Features

• 300GB native capacity optimized for database and virtualization workloads
• 10,000 RPM spindle speed for rapid read/write performance
• 6Gb/s SAS interface ensures high throughput and compatibility with modern storage controllers
• 2.5-inch (7mm) form factor fits tightly packed server bays and blade chassis
• Advanced error correction and built-in vibration protection for data integrity
• Enterprise grade reliability with an MTBF of 1.2 million hours

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: U706K
• Capacity: 300GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (7mm)
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Cache Memory: 8MB DDR2
• Average Seek Time: 4.5 ms
• Data Transfer Rate: up to 550 MB/s (max)
• Power Consumption (Active): 6.5 W
• Power Consumption (Idle): 1.5 W
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 55 degrees C
• Shock Resistance: 65 G (non-operating), 350 G (operating)

Typical Applications

• Enterprise servers running database, ERP or CRM systems
• Virtualization platforms that require fast random I/O
• High-performance storage area networks (SAN) and network attached storage (NAS)
• Blade and rack servers with limited space but high density needs
• Mission critical workloads where data integrity and uptime are essential