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DELL 0X162K 146GB 2.5" SAS 15000 RPM internal hard drive
A 146 GB 2.5" SAS drive spinning at 15 000 RPM with a 16 MB buffer for server workloads
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
- Capacity146GB
- NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
- RPM15000 RPM
- Average Latency12Gb/s
- 146 GB capacity stores critical server data
- 15,000 RPM spindle delivers fast transaction throughput
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface supports high-bandwidth workloads
- 5-inch form factor fits dense PowerEdge and PowerVault bays
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst I/O operations
Dell 0X162K 146GB SAS Server Drive
This Dell 0X162K is a 146GB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM. It is built for server environments requiring high-speed data access. The drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI interface with a 12Gb/s average latency rating. It arrives as a bare drive in original Dell packaging.
Suits High-Performance Server Storage
This drive suits administrators deploying high-performance storage in compatible Dell PowerEdge or PowerVault servers. The 15000 RPM spindle speed supports demanding I/O workloads. Buyers needing larger capacities or drives for standard desktop computers should look at other options. Systems without a SAS backplane or controller cannot use this drive.
15000 RPM Spindle Speed Decides Fit
The single specification that decides fit is the 15000 RPM spindle speed. This rotational speed defines the drive's random access performance and sustained throughput profile. Verify that the target server bay and controller support 15K SAS drives before purchase. The 146GB capacity and 2.5-inch form factor must also match the system's drive cage.
Highlights
- 146 GB capacity stores critical server data
- 15,000 RPM spindle delivers fast transaction throughput
- SAS 12 Gb/s interface supports high-bandwidth workloads
- 5-inch form factor fits dense PowerEdge and PowerVault bays
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst I/O operations
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | 0X162K |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) |
| Capacity | 146GB |
| NAND Flash Memory Type | SLC |
| RPM | 15000 RPM |
| Average Latency | 12Gb/s |
| Usage | Ideal for Servers |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
Questions about this item
How can I confirm the 15000 RPM SAS drive is performing correctly after installation?
Verify the drive appears at 146 GB in the RAID controller BIOS and check SMART attributes for zero reallocated sectors and normal temperature under load.
The listing says bare drive packaging — does the 0X162K ship with a mounting tray or caddy, and do I need a separate SAS cable?
The unit includes the Dell hot-swap tray shown in the supplier image; a SAS data cable and backplane power connection are supplied by the server chassis, not the drive.
Should I choose the 146 GB 15K SAS model or a larger capacity for a PowerEdge database volume?
Select the 146 GB 15K SAS drive when you need the lowest latency — 2 ms average — and highest IOPS per spindle for transaction-heavy workloads.
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