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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 300 GB 3.5" SAS 15000 RPM 16 MB internal hard drive

SKU CH-3598-EMCXV

300 GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SAS interface spinning at 15000 RPM and 16 MB cache for Dell PowerEdge servers

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSAS
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 15 000 RPM spindle speed delivers rapid data access for transaction-heavy workloads
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts to sustain throughput during peak I/O
  • SAS 3 Gb/s interface provides a reliable server-grade connection
  • 300 GB capacity fits operating system, applications and active data sets
  • Qualified for Dell PowerEdge 1900 1950 2900 2950 6900 6950 and PowerVault MD1000 MD3000

Purpose-built enterprise drive

This Dell 300 GB 3.5" SAS drive spins at 15000 RPM with a 16 MB cache. It uses a 3Gb/s SAS interface and is designed for internal server installations. The drive fits standard 3.5-inch bays and targets high-throughput workloads in compatible Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems.

Suited for legacy Dell arrays

It fits Dell PowerEdge 1900, 1950, 2900, 2950, 6900 and 6950 servers as well as PowerVault MD1000 and MD3000 storage arrays. Buyers who need larger capacities, newer interface speeds or non-Dell hardware support should look at other drives. The 300 GB limit and SAS 3Gb/s link restrict use in modern high-density deployments.

Sustained spindle performance

The 15000 RPM spindle maintains consistent rotational speed under continuous read and write loads. The 16 MB buffer absorbs burst I/O while the SAS interface handles queued commands during extended operations. Mechanical latency stays predictable because the motor does not throttle down during long duty cycles.

How it compares

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

Price $36.99
Cheaper than about 89% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 300 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $123.30 per TB
Pricier than about 68% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity300 GB
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does my server need a SAS backplane or controller to use this 3Gb/s SAS drive?

Yes — the drive uses a SAS interface at 3Gb/s, so the host must provide a SAS backplane or HBA that supports that link speed.

Will this 15000 RPM drive work in a PowerEdge 2950 alongside the existing drives?

The supplier lists the 2950 among compatible PowerEdge servers; the drive will operate at its rated 15000 RPM when installed in a supported bay.

How can I confirm the drive is recognised and healthy after installation?

Check the server BIOS or RAID utility — the drive should appear as a 300 GB SAS device with 16 MB cache and report a ready status.

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