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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 04HGTJ 600GB 2.5" SAS 15K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-MX0R-NVDB3

A 600 GB 2.5" SAS hard drive spinning at 15 000 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface and hot-swap tray

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Mean latency12Gb/s
  • 15,000 RPM for rapid data access
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables high throughput
  • 600 GB capacity stores critical workloads
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense servers
  • Hot-swap tray simplifies drive replacement

Dell 04HGTJ 600 GB SAS drive

The Dell 04HGTJ is a 600 GB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface. It is built for servers and storage arrays that need fast, reliable access to mission-critical data. The hot-swap tray allows replacement without powering down the chassis. Buyers needing larger capacities or solid-state speed should look elsewhere.

600 GB capacity and 15K RPM headroom

At 600 GB the drive holds operating systems, databases and transaction logs with room for growth in many enterprise workloads. The 15000 RPM spindle delivers low latency for random I/O, yet the mechanical design still limits sustained throughput compared with flash storage. Workloads that exceed the available space or demand higher IOPS will require additional drives or a different media type.

SAS 12 Gb/s interface practical limits

The SAS 12 Gb/s link provides ample bandwidth for the drive’s native transfer rates, so the interface is not the bottleneck. Performance ceilings come from the physical rotation speed and seek mechanics rather than the bus. Systems limited to 6 Gb/s SAS will still operate the drive but at reduced maximum throughput.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $72.99
Cheaper than about 62% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 600 GB
Lower than about 76% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $121.65 per TB
Pricier than about 67% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name04HGTJ
Total capacity600 GB
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Mean latency12Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Will the 12Gb/s SAS interface work with my older 6Gb/s SAS controller?

The 04HGTJ drive supports 12Gb/s SAS and will negotiate down to 6Gb/s on an older controller, delivering 600GB capacity at 15000 RPM.

How can I verify the 15000 RPM spindle is running correctly after installation?

Check the drive SMART data for rotational speed and listen for the characteristic high-pitched whine of a 15K SAS drive during seek operations.

The listing says Bare Drive — does the 2.5" hot-swap tray come included or must I buy it separately?

The product ships as a bare 2.5" drive only; the hot-swap tray or carrier for your Dell server or enclosure must be purchased separately.

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