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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive in hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 342-5296 4TB 3.5" SAS 7.2K 6Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-E861-YKYKJ

A 4 TB 3.5" SAS drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a hot-swap tray for server storage

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency12Gb/s
  • 4 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7 200 RPM spindle delivers quick data access
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface supports high-throughput workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays
  • Hot-swap tray included enables drive replacement without downtime

Dell 342-5296 4TB SAS hard drive

The Dell 342-5296 is a 4TB 3.5" internal hard drive built for server workloads. It uses a SAS interface running at 12Gb/s and spins at 7200 RPM. This drive suits administrators who need reliable bulk storage for PowerEdge systems.

Hot-swap tray and 3.5" form factor

A hot-swap tray is included so the drive can be inserted or removed without powering down the chassis. The 3.5" form factor fits standard server bays and the SAS connector ensures direct backplane attachment. Build quality follows Dell specifications for continuous operation in rack environments.

Bare-drive packaging with included tray

The unit ships as a bare drive with the hot-swap tray, so no separate caddy purchase is required. Packaging may vary between retail and OEM but the tray is always supplied. This simplifies deployment for IT teams replacing or expanding storage arrays.

How it compares

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

Price $258.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $64.75 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,365 items is $62.21 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name342-5296
Total capacity4 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency12Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

What throughput does the SAS 6 Gb/s interface actually deliver with this drive?

The SAS 6 Gb/s link caps at 6 Gb/s; the drive spins at 7200 RPM with 12 Gb/s average latency, so sustained throughput is limited by the 6 Gb/s interface.

Will the 3.5-inch hot-swap tray fit a standard PowerEdge server bay?

Yes, the included tray matches the 3.5-inch form factor and is designed for Dell PowerEdge hot-plug bays.

How do I install the drive and what step is commonly missed?

Slide the bare drive into the supplied tray, lock the handle, then insert the assembly into the hot-plug bay until the latch clicks; the step often missed is fully seating the latch to engage the SAS connector.

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