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Dell FM501 450 GB 3.5 inch SAS hard drive in hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL FM501 450 GB 3.5" SAS 15000 RPM laptop internal hard drive

SKU CH-FB9J-Q573Q

450 GB SAS drive spins at 15000 RPM in a 3.5 inch form factor for server workloads

  • Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Recommended useIdeal for Servers
  • 450 GB capacity stores large server datasets
  • 15000 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • SAS interface enables dual-port enterprise connectivity
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard server bays
  • Hot-swap tray included simplifies drive replacement

Dell FM501 450 GB SAS drive

The Dell FM501 is a 450 GB internal hard drive with a 3.5 inch form factor and a Serial Attached SCSI interface. It spins at 15000 RPM and is designed for server environments where high rotational speed supports rapid data access. A hot-swap tray is included for simplified installation and maintenance in compatible bays.

Thermals noise and power

The 15000 RPM spindle speed generates more heat and audible noise than slower drives, requiring adequate airflow within the server chassis. Power consumption scales with the high rotational velocity, so the system power budget must account for sustained operation under load. The SAS interface supports dual-port connectivity for path redundancy during continuous use.

Build integration

This drive fits 3.5 inch hot-swap bays that accept SAS connectors and the supplied tray. It requires a backplane or controller with SAS ports; SATA-only controllers will not operate the drive. The 450 GB capacity suits applications needing fast access over maximum bulk storage, such as database logs or virtualization scratch space. Buyers needing larger capacities or SATA-only connectivity should consider alternative drives.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the Dell FM501 3.5" SAS drive in a hot-swap server bay, and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the supplied hot-swap tray until the SAS connector seats firmly; the step often missed is engaging the tray latch fully so the drive locks into the backplane.

What maintenance or replacement will the 15000 RPM SAS drive need later?

Plan to replace the drive after its rated service life or if SMART attributes show reallocated sectors; no user-serviceable parts exist inside the sealed helium enclosure.

What limit appears first on the 450 GB SAS drive during sustained heavy I/O?

The 15000 RPM spindle hits its thermal ceiling first, causing the firmware to throttle write throughput to protect the mechanism.

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