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3.5 inch SAS hard drive silver metal casing

DELL

DELL ST3300657SS 300GB 15000RPM 3.5" 6Gb/s SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZRBF-NTQKK MPN ST3300657SS

A 300 GB 15000 RPM SAS drive with 16 MB cache and hot-swap support for 3.5 inch bays

  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 15,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 16 MB cache buffers burst I/O workloads
  • Hot-swap support allows drive replacement without downtime

Product identity

The Dell ST3300657SS is a 300 GB SAS internal hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a 16 MB cache. It uses a 3.5 inch form factor and supports hot-swap installation in compatible bays. The drive carries Dell part number F617N and is supplied in new condition.

Who this suits and who it does not

This drive suits servers and storage arrays that require a 6 Gb/s SAS interface and can accommodate a 3.5 inch hot-swap bay. It is not for systems that lack a SAS host bus adapter, for builds needing more than 300 GB of capacity, or for quiet desktop use where lower rotational speed is preferred.

Deciding specification

The 6 Gb/s SAS interface is the single specification that decides whether this is the right part; the host system must provide a matching SAS controller and backplane to use the drive.

Highlights

  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 15,000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 16 MB cache buffers burst I/O workloads
  • Hot-swap support allows drive replacement without downtime

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power and heat does the 15000RPM SAS drive produce during continuous operation?

The 15000RPM spindle speed means higher sustained power draw and heat output than slower drives; ensure your chassis airflow and power supply can handle the load.

What controller or backplane do I need to connect this 6Gb/s SAS drive?

You need a SAS host bus adapter or RAID controller with a 6Gb/s SAS port, plus a compatible 3.5" hot-swap backplane or caddy for the hot-swap feature.

Will this 300GB SAS drive work in an older server that only supports 3Gb/s SAS?

Yes, the 6Gb/s SAS interface negotiates down to 3Gb/s, so it will operate on legacy controllers, though at the lower link speed.

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