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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive in a black Dell caddy

DELL

DELL MBA3073RC 73 GB 15000 RPM SAS 3.5" HDD accessory

SKU CH-T7GE-PQSJ1 MPN MBA3073RC

A 73 GB, 15000 RPM SAS hard drive with 16 MB cache in a 3.5 inch form factor

  • 73 GB capacity stores critical enterprise data
  • 15000 RPM spindle delivers rapid transaction throughput
  • 16 MB cache buffers burst I/O workloads
  • 5-inch SAS form factor fits standard server bays
  • Includes Dell caddy for tool-less drive installation

Dell 73 GB 15K SAS Drive

This Dell MBA3073RC is a 73 GB SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a 16 MB cache. It comes in a 3.5 inch form factor and includes a caddy for installation. The drive uses a SAS interface for connection to compatible controllers. It is supplied new and intended for enterprise storage environments.

Suited for high-speed enterprise arrays

This drive suits administrators who need low-latency, high-IOPS storage for transactional workloads on SAS infrastructure. The 15000 RPM spindle speed and SAS interface support demanding server applications. Buyers requiring capacities beyond 73 GB or different interface protocols should evaluate alternative drives. Desktop or consumer PCs without SAS controllers cannot use this device.

15000 RPM spindle speed

The 15000 RPM rotation speed is the primary factor determining this drive's random access performance and sustained throughput. It delivers the low latency needed for database and transaction processing workloads. Verify that your server or array accepts 3.5 inch SAS drives with a 3 Gbps link before purchasing. The 16 MB cache assists burst operations but does not change the mechanical speed limit.

Highlights

  • 73 GB capacity stores critical enterprise data
  • 15000 RPM spindle delivers rapid transaction throughput
  • 16 MB cache buffers burst I/O workloads
  • 5-inch SAS form factor fits standard server bays
  • Includes Dell caddy for tool-less drive installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What real-world speed does the 15,000 RPM rating deliver inside a server?

The 15,000 RPM spindle gives low latency and high sustained transfer rates for random I/O workloads typical of database or transactional servers.

What does the SAS interface on this drive cap in practice?

The SAS interface connects the drive to a compatible backplane or controller at 3 Gbps link speed.

What physical space and mounting does the 3.5-inch SAS drive with caddy require?

The drive uses a standard 3.5-inch form factor and ships with a Dell caddy that slides into a matching hot-swap bay.

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