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Dell C975M 300GB 2.5 inch SAS 10000 RPM hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL C975M 300GB 2.5" SAS 10K laptop hard drive

SKU CH-STVZ-F21FA

300 GB SAS hard drive spins at 10,000 RPM with hot-swap tray for server storage

  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 300 GB capacity stores large server datasets
  • 10 000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface ensures reliable connectivity
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray included simplifies drive replacement

Dell C975M 300 GB SAS drive

The Dell C975M is a 300 GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive that uses a Serial Attached SCSI interface. It spins at 10000 RPM and includes a hot-swap tray for server installation. The drive is suited for administrators who need reliable SAS storage in a laptop form factor. It is not for buyers who want a SATA laptop drive or larger capacities.

Sustained workload behaviour

At 10000 RPM the drive maintains consistent throughput for random I/O patterns typical of database or virtualisation workloads. The 6 Gb/s SAS link supports dual-port operation for path redundancy during heavy use. Performance scales with queue depth better than desktop SATA alternatives. It is not for environments that require solid-state latency or PCIe bandwidth.

Thermals noise and power

The 2.5-inch form factor limits heat output compared to 3.5-inch enterprise drives. Typical idle power stays low while seek activity raises acoustic levels moderately. The hot-swap tray aids airflow in dense chassis. It is not for fanless enclosures or ultra-quiet workstations.

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Price $27.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

How much power and heat does the 10000 RPM SAS drive produce during continuous operation?

The 10,000 RPM spindle speed means higher sustained power draw and heat output than slower laptop drives; ensure your server chassis provides adequate airflow for 2.5" hot-swap bays.

What host interface and controller does the C975M require to function?

The drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 6 Gb/s interface and must connect to a compatible SAS backplane or HBA; it will not operate on a SATA-only controller.

Can this 300GB SAS drive share a backplane with older 3 Gb/s SAS or 10K SATA drives?

Yes, the 6 Gb/s SAS interface auto-negotiates down to 3 Gb/s, so it can coexist with legacy SAS or SATA drives on the same backplane, though each drive runs at its own rated speed.

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