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Silver 3.5-inch SAS hard drive with Dell label

DELL

DELL FW956 300GB 10000 RPM 3.5" SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-Q3AP-DSHEN

300 GB 10 000 RPM 3.5" SAS hard drive with 4.5 ms seek time and hot-swap support

  • InterfaceSAS
  • Capacity300GB
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10 000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 3 Gbps interface enables reliable server connectivity
  • 5 ms seek time reduces latency
  • Hot-swap support simplifies drive replacement

Dell FW956 300GB SAS Drive

The Dell FW956 is a 300GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SAS interface spinning at 10000 RPM. It is built for servers or workstations that need fast mechanical storage in a standard drive bay. The drive supports hot-swap capability for straightforward maintenance.

Suits SAS Bays Not SATA Only

This drive suits systems with a SAS backplane or controller that can address a 3 Gbps SAS device. It is not for buyers who only have SATA ports available because the SAS connector requires a compatible host interface. Builders needing more capacity per drive should look at larger options.

3 Gbps SAS Interface Decides Fit

The single specification that decides fit is the 3 Gbps SAS interface. Your controller or backplane must support this exact link speed and protocol for the drive to function. Verify the host interface before purchase.

Highlights

  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10 000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 3 Gbps interface enables reliable server connectivity
  • 5 ms seek time reduces latency
  • Hot-swap support simplifies drive replacement

Specifications

BrandDell
ModelFW956
InterfaceSAS
Capacity300GB
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

How do I install the Dell FW956 3.5" SAS drive in a server bay?

Slide the 3.5" drive into an available hot-swap bay until the SAS connector seats firmly; the drive supports hot-swap so the system can stay powered on during installation.

What maintenance or replacement will the 10000 RPM SAS drive need over time?

As a mechanical drive with a 4.5 ms seek time, the spindle motor and bearings will eventually wear; plan to replace the unit when SMART data shows reallocated sectors or rising seek errors.

What is the first performance limit I will hit during sustained writes on this 3 Gbps SAS drive?

The external SAS interface caps at 3 Gbps, so sustained sequential throughput will plateau at that link speed before the 10000 RPM platters become the bottleneck.

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