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Silver low-profile 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

DELL

DELL Gm248 250GB 7200RPM SATA 3.5" Low Profile internal hard drive

SKU CH-B4V9-JFRD1

A 250 GB 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive in a 1.0-inch low-profile 3.5-inch form factor with 16 MB cache

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 250 GB capacity stores operating system and essential files
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • Low-profile 1.0 inch height fits slim 3.5 inch drive bays

Dell Gm248 250GB 7200RPM SATA drive

The Dell Gm248 is a 250GB 3.5 inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache. It connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and uses a low-profile 1.0 inch height. This new drive suits desktop PCs needing standard mechanical storage.

Suits older desktops and low-profile bays

This drive fits systems with 3.5 inch bays that require a 1.0 inch z-height, such as certain small-form-factor Dell chassis. Builders needing larger capacities or faster solid-state speeds should look at alternative storage types.

Sustained workloads stay within mechanical limits

Under continuous read or write activity the 7200 RPM platters and 16MB buffer deliver steady throughput constrained by the SATA 3.0Gb/s link. The low-profile form factor does not alter the drive’s thermal or acoustic profile during extended use.

How it compares

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

Price $29.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $119.96 per TB
Pricier than about 67% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does my desktop need a free 3.5" bay and a SATA 3.0Gb/s port to install this drive?

Yes, the drive uses a 3.5" form factor with a 1.0-inch low-profile height and connects via a standard SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and power cable.

Will this 7200 RPM SATA drive work reliably on an older motherboard that only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible, so the drive will operate at the older 1.5Gb/s speed without any configuration changes.

How can I confirm the 250GB capacity and 16MB cache are recognised correctly after installation?

Check the drive properties in your operating system or BIOS; both should report 250GB capacity and the drive model will identify the 16MB cache.

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