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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive bare drive no tray

DELL

DELL 342-2976 900GB 10000 RPM 64MB SAS 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-JFR8-HSRRA MPN 342-2976

A 2.5-inch SAS hard drive delivering 900 GB at 10000 RPM with 64 MB cache for server workloads

  • Total capacity900 GB
  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI 2
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • Fast 10000 RPM spindle cuts access time
  • 900GB capacity stores large server workloads
  • 64MB cache smooths burst I/O traffic
  • SAS interface delivers 12Gb/s transfer rate
  • 5" form factor fits dense drive bays

Server storage drive

The Dell 342-2976 is a 900GB 2.5 inch SAS drive spinning at 10000 RPM with 64MB cache. It is built for server environments that need fast sequential access and consistent throughput.

Sustained workload behaviour

The 10000 RPM spindle and 6Gb/s SAS 2 interface keep data moving during long read or write sessions without the slowdown typical of lower speed disks. The 64MB cache absorbs bursts so the drive maintains steady performance under continuous load.

Compatibility check

Verify your chassis accepts 2.5 inch SAS drives and that your controller supports the SAS 2 6Gb/s link. Confirm the drive tray or caddy matches the bare drive form factor before ordering.

How it compares

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

Price $243.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 900 GB
Lower than about 64% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $271.10 per TB
Pricier than about 83% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name342-2976
Total capacity900 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Mean latency12Gb/s
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI 2
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.52 kg
Package size203 × 102 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 10000 RPM SAS drive generate during continuous server operation?

The 10000 RPM spindle speed and SAS interface are built for sustained enterprise workloads; expect higher thermal output and acoustic levels than lower-speed drives, so plan chassis airflow accordingly.

Which controller or backplane must my system provide to run this 2.5" SAS 6Gb/s drive?

A SAS 6Gb/s (SAS-2) host bus adapter or RAID controller with a 2.5" drive bay and proper power connector is required; the drive uses the standard SAS data and power interface.

Can this 6Gb/s SAS drive share a backplane with older 3Gb/s SAS drives?

Yes, the drive negotiates down to 3Gb/s on legacy SAS-1 backplanes, though throughput will be limited to the slower link speed.

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