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DELL FW956 0FW956 ST3300555SS 300GB 15000RPM 3.5" SAS internal hard drive
A 300 GB 15 000 RPM SAS hard drive with a 16 MB buffer for high-performance desktop storage
- 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
- 15000 RPM rotational speed accelerates data access
- SAS 3Gb/s interface enables fast host communication
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst workloads
- 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
300 GB 15 000 RPM SAS drive
The DELL FW956 0FW956 ST3300555SS is a new 300 GB internal hard drive spinning at 15 000 RPM with a 3.5" SAS 3Gb/s interface and 16 MB cache. It fits standard 3.5 inch drive bays in compatible servers or workstations.
Suits high-IOPS workloads.
This drive suits administrators who need low-latency random access for transactional databases or logging arrays. Buyers who need more capacity per spindle or a different interface should look at something else.
3.5" SAS 3Gb/s interface decides fit
The single specification that determines compatibility is the 3.5" SAS 3Gb/s interface; the host system must provide a matching SAS backplane or controller to use this drive.
Highlights
- 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
- 15000 RPM rotational speed accelerates data access
- SAS 3Gb/s interface enables fast host communication
- 16 MB buffer smooths burst workloads
- 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does my server or workstation need a 3Gb/s SAS controller to use this 15000RPM drive?
Yes, the ST3300555SS requires a 3Gb/s SAS interface on the host side; a compatible HBA or RAID card with SAS ports is necessary for the drive to function.
Will this 3.5-inch SAS drive fit in the same drive bays as my existing 3.5-inch SAS drives?
The drive uses the standard 3.5-inch form factor, so it will physically mount in any 3.5-inch bay designed for SAS drives.
How can I confirm the drive is running at its rated 15000RPM after installation?
Check the drive's reported rotational speed in the RAID controller BIOS, operating system device manager, or SMART monitoring tools; it should show 15000RPM.
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