Dell 342-2083

Overview

The Dell 342-2083 is a 450GB internal hard drive designed for enterprise environments, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and a fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed. It connects via a 6 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface, delivering high data transfer rates and low latency, which are essential for demanding workloads such as database management and virtualization. This drive is specifically qualified for use in Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage arrays, making it a dependable choice for expanding or maintaining storage capacity without interrupting system operations.

Key features

• High rotational speed of 15,000 RPM reduces data access times and improves overall system responsiveness.
• 6 Gb/s SAS interface ensures stable and fast data transfers, supporting performance-sensitive applications.
• Hot-pluggable design allows for drive replacement or addition without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime.
• Compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault arrays guarantees seamless integration and reliable operation.
• Robust build quality suited for continuous operation in data centers and enterprise storage environments.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 450 GB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch
• Rotational speed: 15,000 RPM
• Interface: 6 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
• Hot-pluggable: Yes

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive is engineered to fit seamlessly into Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage arrays, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure. The 6 Gb/s SAS interface supports high-speed data communication, which is critical for maintaining throughput in multi-drive configurations and clustered storage solutions.

• Compatible with select Dell PowerEdge server models
• Designed for Dell PowerVault storage arrays
• Supports hot swapping to maintain uptime during maintenance

Ideal uses and environments

The Dell 342-2083 is well suited for data centers, branch offices, and enterprise environments where reliable, high-performance storage is required. It supports workloads that demand quick data access and consistent throughput, such as virtualization hosts, database servers, and business-critical applications. Its hot-pluggable feature makes it a practical choice for IT teams needing to perform maintenance without disrupting service.

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