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Silver 3.5-inch SAS hard drive with Dell label

DELL

DELL XK111 0XK111 MBA3147RC 146GB 15K 3.5" SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-QD3S-ZKK67

146 GB 15 000 RPM 3.5-inch SAS drive with 16 MB cache for high-speed desktop storage

  • 146 GB capacity stores large datasets
  • 15 000 RPM spindle accelerates data access
  • SAS interface connects to enterprise controllers
  • 16 MB cache buffers burst transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays

146 GB 15 K SAS drive

The Dell XK111 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 146 GB capacity and a 15 000 RPM spindle speed. It connects via a SAS interface and includes a 16 MB cache. This drive suits servers or workstations that require high-speed rotational storage in a standard 3.5-inch bay.

Sustained throughput from 15 K RPM

The 15 000 RPM rotation speed maintains consistent data rates during extended read and write operations rather than only in short bursts. A 16 MB cache absorbs write spikes and reduces mechanical seek delays under continuous load. The SAS interface supports dual-port operation for path redundancy in multi-drive arrays.

146 GB capacity decides fit

The 146 GB capacity is the single specification that determines whether this drive meets the storage requirement for a given application. Buyers who need more storage per drive must select a higher-capacity model. The SAS interface and 3.5-inch form factor are fixed attributes that must match the host system.

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Price $49.99
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Specifications

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Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 15000 RPM SAS drive produce during continuous operation?

The 15000 RPM spindle speed generates more heat and acoustic output than slower drives; ensure your chassis has adequate airflow for 3.5-inch bays.

Which host bus adapter or controller do I need to connect this SAS drive?

A SAS-compatible HBA or RAID card with a 3 Gb/s SAS port is required; standard SATA-only motherboard ports will not work.

Will this 146 GB SAS drive work in a server that currently uses 3.5-inch SATA drives?

The drive fits the same 3.5-inch bay, but the backplane and controller must support SAS signalling; a SATA-only backplane will not recognise it.

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