Dell C385R 250GB SATA 7.2K Renewed Hard Drive

Name: Dell C385R 250GB SATA 7.2K Renewed Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: C385R

Overview

The Dell C385R is a 250GB 2.5-inch SATA hard drive built for enterprise environments where reliable, conventional storage is needed without the cost of solid-state alternatives. Running at 7,200 RPM, it delivers consistent read and write performance suitable for operating system installations, log storage, and utility partitions in server deployments. The 2.5-inch small form factor makes it compatible with the drive bays found in Dell PowerEdge servers and other enterprise platforms that support SATA drives in this size.

As a renewed unit, this drive has been professionally tested to confirm its operational integrity, making it a practical choice for maintaining or expanding older storage infrastructure at a fraction of the cost of new hardware. The 3Gbps SATA II interface and 250GB capacity place it firmly in a support role rather than primary high-capacity storage — ideal for scenarios where uptime and compatibility matter more than raw speed or volume. For organizations running legacy systems that still require mechanical SATA drives, the C385R provides a straightforward, cost-effective solution.

Key Features

Hard Drive

Latitude

E4310

Dell

computer-internal-hard-drives

Specifications

Capacity

250GB

Interface

SATA (3Gbps)

Form Factor

2.5-inch

Rotational Speed

7,200 RPM

Model

C385R

Condition

Renewed

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Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

7,200 RPM speed provides faster read/write performance than 5,400 RPM alternatives
2.5-inch form factor fits both server drive bays and laptop enclosures
Renewed condition offers significant cost savings over new enterprise drives
Suitable as a boot drive or OS partition in enterprise environments

👎 Cons

250GB capacity is very small for modern data storage and archival needs
SATA 3Gbps interface is an older standard, roughly half the bandwidth of SATA III (6Gbps)
As a renewed mechanical drive, remaining operational lifespan is uncertain
Significantly slower than SSD alternatives in both sequential and random access performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of systems is this Dell C385R hard drive designed for?

The C385R is a 2.5-inch SATA drive intended for enterprise servers and storage arrays that accept 2.5-inch SATA drives. It is commonly used in Dell PowerEdge servers and compatible enclosures.

What is the drive's rotational speed and data transfer rate?

The drive operates at 7,200 RPM with a SATA interface supporting data transfer rates up to 3Gbps (SATA II).

What does "renewed" mean for this hard drive?

Renewed indicates the drive has been professionally tested and certified to function properly. It is a previously used unit that has been inspected for reliability, offering a lower-cost alternative to a new drive.

Is 250GB sufficient for enterprise use?

At 250GB, this drive is best suited for boot drives, operating system partitions, logging, or light-duty storage roles where large capacity is not the primary requirement.