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A 2.5 inch SAS hard drive in a 3.5 inch mounting caddy

DELL

DELL 740Y7 300GB 10000RPM SAS 2.5" internal hard drive with 3.5" caddy

SKU CH-YV8B-4NX44 MPN 740Y7

300 GB 10,000 RPM SAS drive in a 2.5" form factor with 16 MB cache and included 3.5" caddy

  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 6 Gb SAS interface ensures reliable server connectivity
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • 5" drive fits 3.5" bay with included caddy

Capacity and interface

The Dell 740Y7 provides 300GB of storage on a SAS interface spinning at 10000RPM with a 16MB cache. It is built for servers and workstations that require consistent throughput for database or virtualization workloads.

Installation notes

The 2.5 inch drive ships inside a 3.5 inch caddy so it fits standard drive bays without an extra adapter. A SAS backplane or controller is required; connecting the drive to a SATA-only port will not work.

Fit and alternatives

This drive suits administrators replacing a failed SAS unit or expanding an existing array that already uses 6G SAS infrastructure. Buyers who need more capacity or who lack a SAS controller should consider other options.

Highlights

  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 6 Gb SAS interface ensures reliable server connectivity
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • 5" drive fits 3.5" bay with included caddy

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 740Y7 is running at 10000 RPM after installation?

Use a SMART monitoring tool to confirm the spindle speed reads 10000 RPM and the SAS link negotiates at 6 Gb/s.

Does the 300 GB drive ship with the 3.5" caddy or must I buy it separately?

The 3.5" caddy is included so the 2.5" drive fits a standard desktop bay without extra parts.

Should I choose the 16 MB cache version or a larger cache for this 300 GB SAS model?

This 740Y7 has a fixed 16 MB cache; there is no alternate cache size for this capacity and interface.

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