518R7

518R7 – Dell 600GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 518R7 600GB Hard Drive is an ultra-high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring a 600GB storage capacity, industry-leading 15000 RPM spindle speed, SAS 6Gb/s interface, and a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), this hard drive delivers exceptional I/O performance, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for performance-intensive applications.

Designed for environments where speed, responsiveness, and reliability are paramount, the Dell 518R7 is ideally suited for enterprise databases, online transaction processing (OLTP), ERP and CRM systems, financial services applications, virtualization platforms, high-performance computing (HPC), and other mission-critical workloads. Its 15000 RPM rotational speed significantly reduces seek times and accelerates data access, providing superior performance compared to 10000 RPM and 7200 RPM enterprise hard drives.

The SAS 6Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class bandwidth, dual-port connectivity, enhanced fault tolerance, and superior scalability. Compared to SATA-based storage solutions, SAS technology offers higher reliability, greater availability, and improved performance in multi-user enterprise environments where uninterrupted operation is essential.

The 3.5-inch Large Form Factor design offers robust enterprise storage capabilities while maintaining compatibility with Dell PowerEdge server platforms that support LFF drive bays. This form factor provides an effective balance of performance and deployment flexibility for enterprise data centers and server infrastructures.

Built according to Dell’s stringent enterprise standards, the Dell 518R7 hard drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering dependable performance, long-term durability, and data integrity for critical business applications and enterprise storage environments.

Model Type

Enterprise Ultra-Performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — SAS 6Gb/s, 15000RPM, 3.5-Inch LFF

Category

Storage – Enterprise Ultra-Performance SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
600GB Enterprise Storage Capacity
SAS 6Gb/s High-Speed Interface
15000 RPM Ultra-High Rotational Speed
3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
Extremely Low-Latency Data Access
High IOPS Performance
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enhanced Throughput for Transactional Workloads
Superior Performance for Mission-Critical Applications
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 518R7
Capacity 600GB
Drive Type Enterprise Ultra-Performance HDD
Interface SAS 6Gb/s
Rotational Speed 15000 RPM
Form Factor 3.5-Inch LFF
Data Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Technology Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Designed for 24/7 Operation Yes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Database Servers
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Financial Services Systems
ERP and CRM Applications
Virtualization Platforms
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Mission-Critical Business Applications
Application Servers
Data Center Storage Environments
High-Availability Enterprise Infrastructure