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Silver 3.5-inch SAS hard drive with Dell label

DELL

DELL FW956 300GB 10000 RPM 3.5" SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-Q3AP-DSHEN

300 GB 10 000 RPM 3.5" SAS hard drive with 4.5 ms seek time and hot-swap support

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSAS
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • 300 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10 000 RPM spindle delivers fast data access
  • SAS 3 Gbps interface enables reliable server connectivity
  • 5 ms seek time reduces latency
  • Hot-swap support simplifies drive replacement

Dell FW956 300GB SAS Drive

The Dell FW956 is a 300GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SAS interface spinning at 10000 RPM. It is built for servers or workstations that need fast mechanical storage in a standard drive bay. The drive supports hot-swap capability for straightforward maintenance.

Suits SAS Bays Not SATA Only

This drive suits systems with a SAS backplane or controller that can address a 3 Gbps SAS device. It is not for buyers who only have SATA ports available because the SAS connector requires a compatible host interface. Builders needing more capacity per drive should look at larger options.

3 Gbps SAS Interface Decides Fit

The single specification that decides fit is the 3 Gbps SAS interface. Your controller or backplane must support this exact link speed and protocol for the drive to function. Verify the host interface before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $67.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 300 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $226.63 per TB
Pricier than about 81% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameFW956
Total capacity300 GB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install the Dell FW956 3.5" SAS drive in a server bay?

Slide the 3.5" drive into an available hot-swap bay until the SAS connector seats firmly; the drive supports hot-swap so the system can stay powered on during installation.

What maintenance or replacement will the 10000 RPM SAS drive need over time?

As a mechanical drive with a 4.5 ms seek time, the spindle motor and bearings will eventually wear; plan to replace the unit when SMART data shows reallocated sectors or rising seek errors.

What is the first performance limit I will hit during sustained writes on this 3 Gbps SAS drive?

The external SAS interface caps at 3 Gbps, so sustained sequential throughput will plateau at that link speed before the 10000 RPM platters become the bottleneck.

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