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3.5 inch bare SAS drive with silver metal casing and hot swap tray attached

DELL

DELL 342-0605 600GB 3.5" SAS 15000 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-4KGT-GPEDM

A 600 GB 3.5 inch SAS drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a hot-swap tray for server storage

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Key featuresHard Drive
  • 600 GB capacity provides ample storage for server workloads
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface ensures reliable enterprise connectivity
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray included allows drive replacement without downtime

Dell 342-0605 600GB SAS Drive

The Dell 342-0605 is a 600GB internal hard drive built for server workloads. It uses a 3.5 inch form factor and connects through a 6Gb/s SAS interface. A hot-swap tray is included with the bare drive.

Suited for 15000 RPM Server Storage

This drive suits administrators who need 15000 RPM spindle speeds for fast data access in compatible Dell servers. It is not for systems that lack SAS backplane support or for users who require the larger capacities offered by nearline drives.

6Gb/s SAS Interface Decides Compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the 6Gb/s SAS interface standard. The host system must provide a SAS controller and backplane that support this speed to recognise and use the drive correctly.

How it compares

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

Price $361.99
Pricier than about 87% 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 $603.32 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name342-0605
Total capacity600 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

What does the 15000 RPM spindle speed mean for real-world server workloads?

The 15000 RPM speed reduces rotational latency, delivering faster random read and write response times for transaction-heavy server applications.

How does the 6Gb/s SAS interface limit actual throughput?

The 6Gb/s SAS link caps the maximum burst transfer rate at six gigabits per second, which the drive sustains during sequential operations.

Will the 3.5 inch form factor with hot-swap tray fit my server bay?

The 3.5 inch drive includes a hot-swap tray designed for standard Dell server drive bays supporting SAS backplanes.

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