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Dell 0X829K 147GB 10K SAS 2.5" Hard Drive

Dell-compatible 147GB 10K RPM SAS 2.5-inch hard drive with tray included for direct installation into PowerEdge servers and MD arrays.

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Overview

High-Speed Storage Solution for Dell Servers and Storage Arrays

The Dell Compatible - 147GB 10K SAS 2.5" HD is designed to provide reliable, high-performance storage for Dell PowerEdge servers and MD storage arrays. This kit includes a 147GB SAS hard drive and a compatible Dell SAS tray for easy installation.

Specifications:

  • Capacity: 147GB
  • Speed: 10,000 RPM
  • Interface: SAS
  • Form Factor: 2.5"
  • Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge and MD Storage Arrays
  • Includes: Dell SAS tray

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed delivers lower latency than standard 7,200 RPM drives for database and transactional workloads
  • Includes Dell SAS tray for straightforward, tool-free installation in compatible PowerEdge and MD systems
  • 2.5-inch small form factor fits high-density server configurations with more drive bays per chassis
  • SAS interface provides reliable, enterprise-grade connectivity with error correction and full-duplex data transfer

👎 Cons

  • 147GB capacity is very small by modern standards and limits use to boot drives or specific low-capacity roles
  • 10K RPM mechanical drive is significantly slower than modern SSDs in both throughput and IOPS
  • Higher power consumption and heat generation compared to solid-state alternatives
  • Mechanical components are more susceptible to vibration-related failures in dense rack environments than SSDs

Frequently Asked Questions

It is designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and MD storage arrays that accept 2.5-inch SAS drives with Dell-compatible drive trays.
Yes, the kit includes a Dell SAS drive tray, so no additional caddy or adapter is needed for installation.
The drive spins at 10,000 RPM, which provides faster data access and lower latency compared to standard 7,200 RPM drives, making it suitable for transactional and database workloads.
In Dell PowerEdge servers and MD arrays that support hot-swap drive bays, this 2.5-inch SAS drive with its included tray can typically be inserted or removed without powering down the system.