DELL 03NKW7 300GB SAS SAS3 HDD 2.5" 12Gbps 10K AL14SEB030N 3NKW7 SFF Hard Drive
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About this product
The DELL 03NKW7 is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) SAS hard drive, offering a storage capacity of 300GB. Designed for enterprise use, it features a 12Gbps SAS3 interface and a rotational speed of 10,000RPM for high performance. With 128MB of cache, this HDD supports hot-swap and hot-plug functionalities, making it suitable for server environments requiring continuous operation and easy maintenance. The silver drive is a Dell branded component, identified by model 03NKW7 and MPN 3NKW7.
Our take
If you're looking for a reliable, fast 2.5-inch SAS drive for a server or workstation, this Dell 03NKW7 is a solid option. The 10,000RPM speed combined with a 12Gbps SAS3 interface means snappy performance for demanding applications or frequent data access. With hot-swap support, maintenance is a breeze, which is critical in any professional setup. The 300GB capacity is on the smaller side for today's standards, so it's best suited for operating systems, specific applications, or as part of a tiered storage solution rather than bulk data storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 10,000RPM rotation speed for performance
- 12Gbps SAS3 interface for fast data transfer
- Hot-swap and hot-plug support
- 2.5-inch form factor for SFF servers
Cons
- Limited 300GB storage capacity
- SAS interface requires compatible hardware
Specifications
- Brand Dell
- Cache 128 MB
- Color Silver
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Features Hot Swap, Hot Plug Support
- Form Factor 2.5 in
Show all 13 specifications
- Interface
- SAS
- MPN
- 3NKW7
- Model
- 03NKW7
- Rotation Speed
- 10000RPM
- Storage Capacity
- 300 GB
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Type
- Hard Drive
