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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with black Dell tray attached

DELL

DELL X162K 146GB 15000RPM 2.5" SAS internal hard drive with tray

SKU CH-6SYR-Z1W7R

A 146 GB, 15000 RPM SAS drive with a 16 MB cache and an included tray for hot-swappable server bays

  • 146 GB capacity supports data-intensive server workloads
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed delivers fast I/O for transactional applications
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables up to 6 Gbps transfer rates
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • Hot-swappable tray allows drive replacement with zero downtime

Dell X162K 146GB SAS drive for servers

The Dell X162K is a 146GB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM. It is built for Dell PowerEdge servers and storage arrays that need high-speed transactional storage. The drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface and includes an R Series tray for hot-swap bays. It targets administrators who need reliable, fast-access storage in a compact form factor.

Capacity and headroom for transactional workloads

At 146GB the drive holds operating systems, databases or log volumes that benefit from low latency. The 15000 RPM spindle and 16MB buffer deliver quick random access for heavy read-write cycles. Capacity runs out quickly with media files, backups or large virtual machine images. Buyers who need more storage should consider higher-capacity drives or add additional spindles.

Included tray enables hot-swap replacement

The bundled R Series caddy lets the drive slide into compatible PowerEdge hot-swap bays without tools. This means a failed unit can be swapped while the array stays online, avoiding downtime. No extra mounting hardware or cables are supplied. The tray is specific to Dell R Series chassis, so it does not fit generic 2.5-inch bays or laptop drive cages.

Highlights

  • 146 GB capacity supports data-intensive server workloads
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed delivers fast I/O for transactional applications
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface enables up to 6 Gbps transfer rates
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • Hot-swappable tray allows drive replacement with zero downtime

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the X162K 146GB 15000RPM SAS drive work in a server backplane that only supports 3 Gb/s SAS?

Yes, the SAS 2.0 interface negotiates down to 3 Gb/s so the drive will operate at the backplane speed.

How can I confirm the ST9146852SS is running at its full 15000 RPM after installation?

Check the drive’s reported rotational speed in the RAID controller BIOS or SMART data; it should read 15000 RPM.

Does the X162K come with the R Series caddy tray attached, or must I order a tray separately?

The drive ships with the R Series caddy tray already fitted, so no separate tray purchase is needed.

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