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Dell W348K 3.5 inch 600GB 15K RPM SATA hard drive

DELL

DELL W348K 600GB 15K RPM 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-9XXK-JZJT3 MPN W348K

A 600 GB, 15 000 RPM SATA hard drive with 16 MB cache and hot-swap support in a 3.5 inch form factor

  • 600 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 15 000 RPM rotation speed accelerates data access
  • 16 MB cache improves burst throughput
  • Hot-swap support enables drive changes without shutdown
  • 5 inch SATA form factor fits standard bays

600 GB 15K RPM SATA drive

This 3.5-inch SATA hard drive spins at 15000 RPM and provides 600 GB of capacity with a 16 MB cache. It is built for servers and workstations that need fast sequential access to moderately sized data sets. The hot-swap capability allows replacement without powering down compatible chassis.

SATA throughput and mechanical limits

The SATA interface caps sustained transfer rates well below the drive’s peak media speed, so burst performance is constrained by the bus rather than the platters. Rotational latency at 15K RPM is low, yet random I/O still trails solid-state alternatives by a wide margin. Acoustic output and power draw are higher than slower enterprise drives.

Hot-swap installation in 3.5-inch bays

Installation slides the unit into a standard 3.5-inch hot-swap bay where the SATA data and power connectors mate automatically. The carrier must match the server’s latch mechanism or the drive will not seat securely. Firmware mismatches between the drive and the RAID controller are the most common cause of detection failures.

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Price $64.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).

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Specifications

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 600 GB model or a different capacity?

The W348K is offered in a single 600 GB capacity with 16 MB cache and 15 000 RPM, so there is no alternative capacity to choose.

What does the 15 000 RPM rating mean once the drive is installed?

The 15 000 RPM spindle speed gives the W348K low latency and high sustained transfer rates for demanding desktop workloads.

What does the SATA interface limit in practice?

The SATA connection on the W348K sets the maximum interface bandwidth, which bounds the peak data rate the drive can deliver to the system.

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