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Small silver 2.5 inch hard drive with tray, refurbished condition

DELL Refurbished

DELL X162K 146GB 15000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-NW6H-JKV0X MPN X162K

A 2.5" enterprise SAS drive spinning at 15000 RPM with 146GB capacity and 16MB buffer

  • Total capacity146 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
  • Enterprise-grade speed from 15,000 RPM spindle
  • Fast data transfer via SAS 6Gb/s interface
  • 146 GB capacity fits critical enterprise workloads
  • 16 MB buffer smooths burst I/O operations
  • 5-inch form factor installs in PowerEdge and PowerVault servers

Enterprise notebook drive

The Dell X162K is a 146GB 2.5" internal hard drive built for enterprise storage workloads. Its SAS 6Gb/s interface and 15000 RPM spindle speed target servers and high-performance notebooks that demand fast, reliable data access. The 16MB buffer helps smooth burst transfers in demanding I/O environments.

Capacity and headroom

At 146.8GB formatted capacity the drive suits operating-system volumes, database logs or scratch space where low latency matters more than bulk capacity. The 15000 RPM rotation keeps random-access times short, yet the limited gigabytes mean it fills quickly with media libraries or large virtual-machine images. Buyers who want more storage for backups or media archives will need larger drives or additional bays.

Build quality and connectors

A SAS connector and 2.5" form factor with tray allow direct installation in compatible Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault server chassis. The enterprise-grade mechanical design is rated for continuous operation in vibration-prone multi-drive enclosures. Systems lacking a native SAS backplane or appropriate drive cage cannot accept this unit without extra adapters.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $34.99
Cheaper than about 86% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 146 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $239.66 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 416 items is $233.48 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameX162K
Total capacity146 GB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size305 × 203 × 127 mm

Questions about this item

Will the SAS 6Gb/s interface on this 15000 RPM drive work with my older 3Gb/s SAS backplane?

The drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface which is backward compatible with 3Gb/s SAS controllers, so it will operate at the lower link speed on your existing backplane.

How can I verify the 15000 RPM spindle speed is active after installation?

Check the drive properties in your RAID controller BIOS or operating system device manager; the reported rotational speed should show 15000 RPM for this model.

Does the X162K include a mounting tray or caddy, or must I source one separately?

The supplier description confirms the drive ships with a tray for PowerEdge and PowerVault servers, so no separate caddy purchase is required.

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