Dell Seagate 10k.3 SED 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5in SAS HDDHard Drive SFF+Tray
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About this product
The Dell Seagate 10k.3 SED 300GB SAS HDD is a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor server drive. It operates at 10,000 RPM and features a SAS 6Gb/s interface for efficient data transfer. This particular model, ST9300503SS, is a Self-Encrypting Drive (SED), offering enhanced data security. It includes an SFF tray for compatibility with various Dell PowerEdge server series, providing a compact and secure storage solution for enterprise applications.
Our take
This Dell Seagate 300GB SAS drive is an excellent option if you prioritize data security in your server environment. The Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) feature is a significant advantage, providing hardware-level encryption to protect sensitive information, which is something I always look for in enterprise storage. While 300GB is a more modest capacity, the 10,000 RPM speed and SAS 6Gb/s interface ensure snappy performance for system drives or specific application storage. It's well-suited for Dell PowerEdge systems, thanks to the included SFF tray, making installation straightforward. A solid, secure choice for specialized server roles where data integrity is paramount.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) for security
- 10,000 RPM for quick access
- SAS 6Gb/s interface
- 2.5in SFF with Dell tray
Cons
- Limited 300GB storage capacity
- SAS 6Gb/s is not the fastest interface
Specifications
- Brand Dell
- Form Factor 2.5 in
- Type Server Drive
- Model ST9300503SS
- MPN 9LB066-250, 0R744K, FSF6, R744K, ST9300503SS, R744K, 0148J7, 148J7, 9LB066-251, G176J, 0H176J, Server, Array, Arrays, PowerEdge T-Series, C-Series, M-Series, Gen1, Gen2, G1, G2, G3, Gen3, T20, T110, T310, T320, T330, T410, T420, T430, T440, T610, T620, T630, T640, T710, R210, R220, R230, R310, R320, R330, R410, R415, R420, R430, R510, R515, R530XD, R610, R620, R630, R710, R715, R720, R720XD, R730, R730XD, R805, R810, R815, R820, R830, R900, R905, R910, R920, R930, C1100, C2100, C6100, C6220, M420, M510, M520, M600, M605, M610, M610x, M620, M630, M710, M805, M820, M830, M905, M910, M915, M710XD, MD3820i, MD3860i, M1000e, MD1120, MD1200, MD1220, MD3200, MD3220, MD3220i, MD3400, MD3420, MD3420i, MD3460, MD3600, MD3620, MD3620i
- Storage Capacity 300 GB
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- Interface
- SAS, SAS-1, SAS 2, SAS-2
