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DELL F617N 300GB 15K SAS 3.5" internal hard drive with F238F tray
300 GB 15K SAS 3.5" dual-port drive with F238F tray for server storage
- 300 GB capacity stores more data
- 15K RPM speeds up access times
- SAS 6 Gbps interface moves data quickly
- Dual-port design adds path redundancy
- Includes F238F tray for simple installation
Dell F617N 300GB 15K SAS Drive
The Dell F617N is a 300GB 15K SAS 3.5-inch internal hard drive supplied with an F238F tray. It operates at a 6Gbps interface speed and features a dual-port design for enterprise storage systems. This new drive fits large-form-factor bays in compatible Dell servers and arrays. It is built for high-speed transactional workloads requiring low latency.
Suits 15K SAS Bays with Tray Included
This drive suits administrators replacing a failed 15K SAS spindle in a Dell LFF chassis where the F238F caddy is required. It is not for buyers who need larger capacities or slower spindle speeds for archival storage. It is not for systems that only accept 2.5-inch small-form-factor drives. It is not for environments requiring a non-Dell tray or caddie.
Dual-Port 6Gbps SAS Interface
The single specification that decides fit is the dual-port 6Gbps SAS interface on a 3.5-inch LFF form factor. The drive must connect to a backplane or controller that supports this exact interface and physical size. The included F238F tray must match the server slot mechanism. Verify both the interface and tray compatibility before purchase.
Highlights
- 300 GB capacity stores more data
- 15K RPM speeds up access times
- SAS 6 Gbps interface moves data quickly
- Dual-port design adds path redundancy
- Includes F238F tray for simple installation
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I install the DELL F617N 300GB 15K SAS 3.5" drive with the F238F tray, and what step do people often miss?
Slide the drive into the F238F tray, secure it with the supplied screws, then insert the assembly into the 3.5-inch bay and connect both SAS ports on the dual-port connector. The step often missed is attaching the second SAS cable for full dual-port redundancy.
What maintenance or replacement will the DELL F617N 300GB 15K SAS drive need later?
The 15K RPM mechanical drive will eventually need replacement when bearing wear or media errors appear. No user-serviceable parts exist inside; plan to swap the entire unit and tray assembly when SMART alerts or performance drops occur.
What limit appears first on the DELL F617N 300GB 15K SAS drive under sustained use?
The 6Gbps SAS interface caps sustained throughput, so the interface bandwidth limit shows up before the 15K RPM media can saturate it during long sequential workloads.
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