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Dell 342-2018 300GB 10000RPM SAS 3Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive
- Capacity: 300GB
- Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
- Speed: 10000 RPM spindle speed
- Data Transfer Rate: 3Gb/s
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch
- Designed for enterprise servers
- Hot-swappable for continuous operation
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Product Overview
The Dell 342-2018 is a 300GB SAS hard drive operating at 10000RPM with a 3Gb/s interface speed. This 2.5-inch drive is designed for enterprise servers, offering a balance of performance and capacity for various storage needs.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 300GB |
| Interface | SAS 3Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 10000 RPM |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Cache | Varies (typically 16MB or 32MB for this class) |
| Features | Enterprise, Hot-Swappable |
Product Description
The Dell 342-2018 is an enterprise-grade hard drive offering 300GB of storage capacity. It utilizes the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, which is a standard for high-performance and reliable storage in server environments. SAS provides robust data integrity features, better scalability, and higher performance compared to SATA drives, making it suitable for mission-critical applications and servers that require dependable storage solutions. With a spindle speed of 10000 RPM, this drive delivers fast data access times, which is crucial for applications such as databases, transaction processing, and virtualization where quick retrieval of data significantly impacts performance. The 3Gb/s SAS interface ensures a solid data transfer rate, allowing for efficient movement of data between the drive and the server's system. This makes it a capable option for I/O-intensive workloads. Designed in a 2.5-inch form factor, the 342-2018 is ideal for deployment in dense server configurations and blade systems. Its hot-swappable nature allows for easy installation and removal without shutting down the server, ensuring minimal downtime and facilitating maintenance or upgrades. This drive is built to withstand the rigors of 24/7 operation in demanding enterprise environments, providing reliability and consistent performance.
