DELL
DELL 740Y7 300GB 10000 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive
A 300 GB 2.5" SATA drive spinning at 10000 RPM for enterprise storage workloads
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity300GB
- RPM10000 RPM
- UsageFor Enterprise Storage
- Form Factor2.5"
- 10000 RPM spindle accelerates data access
- 300 GB capacity stores enterprise workloads
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface integrates with existing servers
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst transfers
- 5 inch form factor fits PowerVault drive bays
Replacement Drive for Enterprise Laptops
The Dell 740Y7 is a refurbished 2.5 inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage workloads. It delivers a 300GB capacity and spins at 10000 RPM over a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. A 16MB buffer supports sustained data access in compatible notebooks and servers.
Suited for Legacy System Maintenance
This drive suits technicians replacing a failed unit in older Dell PowerVault servers or enterprise laptops that require a 3.0Gb/s SATA connection. It is not for builders needing the higher throughput of a 6Gb/s SATA interface or capacities above 300GB. Buyers wanting solid-state speed or larger storage pools should look elsewhere.
Deciding Specification: 10000 RPM Spindle Speed
The 10000 RPM spindle speed is the single figure that determines whether this drive fits the performance profile of the original system. Verify that the host device accepts a 2.5 inch SATA drive with a 3.0Gb/s link before ordering. The 16MB cache and 300GB capacity are fixed by the 740Y7 part number.
Highlights
- 10000 RPM spindle accelerates data access
- 300 GB capacity stores enterprise workloads
- SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface integrates with existing servers
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst transfers
- 5 inch form factor fits PowerVault drive bays
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | 740Y7 |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 300GB |
| RPM | 10000 RPM |
| Usage | For Enterprise Storage |
| Form Factor | 2.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.45 kg |
| Package size | 305 × 203 × 127 mm |
Questions about this item
How does the 10000 RPM speed affect real-world performance in a laptop?
The 10000 RPM spindle reduces latency and raises sustained transfer rates, so operating systems and enterprise applications load noticeably quicker than on slower-spinning drives.
What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface mean for actual throughput?
The SATA 3.0Gb/s link caps real-world sequential reads and writes at roughly 300 MB/s, which is the practical ceiling for this drive in any system.
Will the 2.5 inch form factor fit my laptop drive bay or caddy?
The drive uses the standard 2.5 inch form factor and ships with a tray, so it fits common laptop bays and PowerVault server sleds that accept 2.5 inch SATA units.
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