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DELL

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

SKU CH-7Z6N-8ETZ0

A 2.5" SAS drive spinning at 15000 RPM with 600GB capacity and a 12Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • High-speed SAS 12Gb/s interface for rapid data transfers
  • 600GB capacity stores large datasets and applications
  • 15,000 RPM spindle delivers low-latency performance
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer-rated reliability

600 GB 15K SAS drive

This 600 GB Dell drive spins at 15000 RPM and connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface in a 2.5 inch form factor. It is built for enterprise servers and storage arrays that demand high transaction rates and low latency. The mechanical design suits workloads such as databases, virtualisation hosts and high-performance computing nodes. New condition means the unit has not been previously deployed.

Suits transaction-heavy workloads

Administrators running OLTP databases, mail servers or virtual desktop infrastructure will benefit from the spindle speed and SAS bandwidth. The single-port SAS connection fits standard hot-swap backplanes and RAID controllers. Builders who need larger capacities for archival storage or sequential media streaming should consider higher-capacity alternatives. Systems limited to SATA-only controllers cannot use this drive.

600 GB capacity headroom

The 600 GB capacity accommodates operating systems, application binaries and active data sets with room for RAID parity overhead. Random I/O performance scales with the 15000 RPM spindle, while the 12Gb/s SAS link provides ample bus headroom for multi-drive arrays. Capacity becomes a constraint when storing large media libraries, long-term backups or data lakes that exceed the available space.

How it compares

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

Price $59.99
Cheaper than about 70% 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 $99.98 per TB
Pricier than about 63% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

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

Questions about this item

What controller or backplane do I need for the SAS 12Gb/s interface on this 600GB 15000RPM drive?

The drive requires a SAS controller or backplane that supports 12Gb/s SAS signalling; it will not operate on a SATA-only controller.

Will this 2.5" 15000RPM SAS drive work in a server that currently uses 3.5" SAS drives?

Yes, if the server has 2.5" drive bays or an adapter tray and a SAS 12Gb/s backplane; the SAS protocol is the same across form factors.

How can I verify the 600GB 15000RPM SAS drive is running at 12Gb/s after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in your RAID controller BIOS or OS utility — it should report 12Gb/s for this drive.

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