463-7472

463-7472 – Dell 300GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive with Tray

The Dell 463-7472 300GB Hard Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring a 300GB storage capacity, 10000 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, hot-pluggable functionality, a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), and an included Dell drive tray, this hard drive delivers fast data access, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for performance-sensitive workloads.

Designed for applications requiring rapid data retrieval and consistent throughput, the Dell 463-7472 is ideal for enterprise databases, operating system boot drives, virtualization platforms, ERP and CRM systems, online transaction processing (OLTP), and business-critical server applications. Its 10000 RPM rotational speed significantly improves I/O performance and reduces latency compared to standard 7200 RPM drives, ensuring responsive operation for demanding workloads.

The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class bandwidth, dual-port connectivity, enhanced fault tolerance, and superior scalability. Compared to SATA storage solutions, SAS technology delivers higher throughput, greater reliability, and improved availability, making it the preferred choice for enterprise servers and mission-critical data center environments.

The hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted business operations. The included Dell drive tray simplifies deployment and guarantees seamless compatibility with supported Dell PowerEdge server platforms.

The compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor enables higher storage density within server chassis, helping organizations maximize available storage while optimizing rack space utilization in modern data centers.

Built according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 463-7472 hard drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering dependable performance, long-term durability, and data integrity for enterprise deployments.

Model Type

Enterprise Performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — SAS 12Gb/s, 10000RPM, Hot-Pluggable, 2.5-Inch SFF with Tray

Category

Storage – Enterprise Performance SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
300GB Enterprise Storage Capacity
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
10000 RPM Rotational Speed
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Hot-Pluggable Design
Includes Dell Drive Tray
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
High IOPS Performance
Low-Latency Data Access
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 463-7472
Capacity 300GB
Drive Type Enterprise Performance HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 10000 RPM
Form Factor 2.5-Inch SFF
Hot-Plug Support Yes
Included Tray Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Technology Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Database Servers
Operating System Boot Drives
Virtualization Platforms
ERP and CRM Applications
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Financial Services Applications
Business-Critical Workloads
High-Performance Server Environments
Data Center Storage Deployments
Mission-Critical Enterprise Systems