Dell 342-5521 1.2TB 2.5" 10K 6Gbps SAS / Serial Attached SCSI Hard Drive Kit
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About this product
The Dell 342-5521 is a 1.2TB 2.5" SAS hard drive kit designed for high-performance enterprise applications. Featuring a 10,000 RPM rotation speed and a 6Gbps SAS interface, this internal HDD delivers faster data access compared to standard 7.2K RPM drives. Its compact 2.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for servers and storage arrays where space efficiency and speed are critical. This drive comes as a kit, simplifying installation.
Our take
This Dell 1.2TB SAS hard drive is built for performance. The 10K RPM rotation speed, combined with the 6Gbps SAS interface, means you're getting a significant boost in data access times compared to slower, higher-capacity drives. It's an excellent choice for applications that benefit from quicker I/O, such as databases or frequently accessed hot data. The 2.5-inch form factor is also a plus for dense server environments. While 1.2TB isn't the largest capacity, the emphasis here is clearly on speed and responsiveness within an enterprise setting.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast 10K RPM rotation speed
- 6Gbps SAS interface for speed
- Compact 2.5" form factor
- Dell kit for easy installation
Cons
- 1.2TB capacity is moderate
- SAS interface requires compatible systems
Specifications
- Brand Dell
- MPN 342-5521
- GTIN 00849064047244
- Type Hard Drives
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Storage Capacity 1.2 TB
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- Model
- Dell 342-5521
- Interface
- SAS
- Rotation Speed
- 10K RPM
- UPC
- 00849064047244
