Dell GY581 73GB 15K 3.5" LFF SAS 3Gbps Hard Drive w/ Tray ST373455SS 9Z3066-054
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About this product
The Dell GY581 is a 73GB 3.5-inch LFF (Large Form Factor) SAS hard drive. It features a high rotation speed of 15,000 RPM and a 3Gbps SAS interface, designed for robust performance in server applications. This internal HDD comes with a tray and a 16MB cache, facilitating efficient data handling. Its MPN is GY581, and it's recognized as part of Dell's offerings.
Our take
This Dell 73GB SAS hard drive is clearly geared towards specific server needs, particularly where very high rotational speed is prioritized over sheer capacity. The 15,000 RPM and 3Gbps SAS interface suggest it's built for rapid access to data, perhaps for boot drives or small, frequently accessed databases. The included tray is a nice convenience for installation in compatible Dell systems. However, with only 73GB of storage, its application is quite specialized, likely serving as a workhorse for core server functions rather than bulk storage. For its price, it's a niche item for performance-critical, low-capacity roles.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very high 15000 RPM rotation speed
- Includes a tray for easy installation
- 3.5" LFF form factor
- 16 MB cache for better performance
Cons
- Small 73GB storage capacity
- 3Gbps SAS interface is older generation
- SAS interface requires specific controllers
Specifications
- Interface SAS
- SATA Form Factor 3.5"
- Internal/External Internal
- UPC 0102646335383
- Brand Dell
- Form Factor 3.5 in
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- MPN
- GY581
- Storage Capacity
- 73 GB
- Cache
- 16 MB
- Rotation Speed
- 15000 RPM
