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DELL

DELL YP778 300GB 15000 RPM SAS 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-TCEK-SPN8A

A 300 GB, 15000 RPM SAS hard drive in a 3.5 inch form factor for high-speed desktop storage

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 3Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • 15000 RPM spindle for rapid data access
  • SAS 3Gb/s interface for reliable server connectivity
  • 300 GB capacity fits focused storage needs
  • 5 inch form factor suits standard drive bays
  • Bare drive packaging ready for tray installation

Dell YP778 300GB 15K SAS Drive

The Dell YP778 is a 300GB 3.5 inch internal hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a SAS 3Gb/s interface. It is supplied as a bare drive in ESD protective packaging and carries a 90 day warranty. This unit suits servers or workstations needing high-speed SAS storage.

Suits SAS bays needing 15K speed

This drive fits systems with 3.5 inch SAS backplanes that can utilise 15000 RPM performance. Buyers whose controllers only support slower interfaces or lower spindle speeds should look elsewhere. It is also not suited for builds requiring included mounting trays or larger capacities.

SAS 3Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 3Gb/s interface; the host must provide a matching SAS port. Without that connection the drive cannot operate. Verify your backplane or controller supports this exact 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 $40.99
Cheaper than about 85% 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 $136.63 per TB
Pricier than about 70% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model nameYP778
Total capacity300 GB
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 3Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

Does the 15000 RPM spindle speed cause the drive to hit thermal limits before the SAS 3Gb/s interface saturates?

The 15000 RPM mechanism typically reaches its thermal ceiling before the SAS 3Gb/s link is fully utilised during sustained workloads.

How much noise and heat does the 15000 RPM drive produce when running continuously?

A 15000 RPM spindle generates noticeable whine and measurable heat; expect the 3.5" chassis to warm significantly under all-day operation.

Will the bare 3.5" SAS drive work without a separate drive tray or caddy?

The bare drive requires a compatible 3.5" SAS tray or carrier; none is included, so you must already own or obtain one.

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