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Dell 73 GB 2.5 inch 15000 RPM SAS laptop internal hard drive

DELL

DELL 73 GB 2.5" 15000 RPM SAS Laptop Internal Hard Drive

SKU CH-X6R2-EAM5F

A 73 GB 2.5-inch laptop drive with a 15000 RPM SAS interface for fast data access

  • Interface typeSAS
  • Packaging typeOEM
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • 15000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access for demanding workloads
  • SAS interface provides reliable enterprise-grade connectivity
  • 73 GB capacity stores essential applications and files
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard laptop drive bays
  • New OEM unit ready for immediate installation

Dell 73 GB 15K SAS drive

The Dell 73 GB 2.5 inch 15000 RPM SAS hard drive is built for enterprise laptops and mobile workstations that require high spindle speed in a compact form factor. It targets IT professionals deploying transactional workloads or database logs where low latency outweighs raw capacity.

SAS interface and mechanical limits

The SAS interface provides dual-port capability and robust error handling suited to mission-critical environments, but the 2.5 inch 15000 RPM mechanism generates more heat and acoustic output than slower drives. Sustained throughput is bounded by the physical rotation speed and the single-actuator design.

73 GB capacity and headroom

At 73 GB the drive comfortably holds operating system partitions, paging files and small high-performance databases, yet it fills quickly with media libraries or large virtual machine images. Workloads needing more space must span multiple spindles or move to higher-capacity media.

How it compares

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Price $56.99
Cheaper than about 59% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS

Questions about this item

Should I pick this 73 GB 15000 RPM drive or a larger capacity model?

Choose this 73 GB unit when you need the fastest 2.5" SAS spindle speed for transaction-heavy workloads; larger capacities typically run at lower RPM.

What does the 15000 RPM figure deliver inside a laptop?

The 15000 RPM spindle cuts average rotational latency to roughly 2 ms, giving noticeably quicker random read and write response for database or virtualization tasks.

The drive uses a SAS interface — what does that mean for real-world throughput?

The SAS interface supports full-duplex command queuing and dual-port redundancy, letting the 15000 RPM mechanism sustain higher sustained transfer rates than single-port alternatives.

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