6HFDF

6HFDF – Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 6HFDF 300GB Hard Drive is an ultra-high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring a 300GB storage capacity, blazing-fast 15000 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, 512n (512 Native) sector format, hot-pluggable functionality, and a compact 2.5-inch form factor, this hard drive delivers exceptional I/O performance, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for the most demanding workloads.

Designed for applications where speed and responsiveness are critical, the Dell 6HFDF is ideal for enterprise databases, online transaction processing (OLTP), financial systems, ERP platforms, virtualization environments, and high-performance computing workloads. Its 15000 RPM rotational speed significantly reduces seek times and accelerates data access, resulting in superior application performance and faster transaction processing.

The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class bandwidth and reliability, delivering twice the throughput of SAS 6Gb/s technology. With dual-port SAS support, the drive offers enhanced fault tolerance, improved storage availability, and seamless integration into high-availability server and storage infrastructures.

Featuring a 512n (512 Native) sector format, the Dell 6HFDF maintains compatibility with legacy operating systems, storage controllers, and enterprise applications that require traditional 512-byte sectors. This simplifies deployment while ensuring broad compatibility across enterprise environments.

The hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and maintaining uninterrupted business operations. This capability is essential for mission-critical environments where maximum uptime is required.

Its compact 2.5-inch form factor enables higher storage density within server chassis while improving airflow and thermal efficiency. Built according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the drive is designed for continuous 24/7 operation and dependable long-term performance.

Whether deployed in transactional databases, virtualization clusters, enterprise applications, or high-performance storage systems, the Dell 6HFDF provides the speed, reliability, and scalability required by modern enterprise infrastructures.

Model Type

Enterprise Performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — 15000RPM, SAS 12Gb/s, 512n, Hot-Pluggable, 2.5-Inch Form Factor

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
300GB Enterprise Storage Capacity
15000 RPM Ultra-High-Performance Spindle Speed
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
512n (512 Native) Sector Format
Hot-Pluggable (Hot-Swap) Design
Compact 2.5-Inch Form Factor
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Extremely Low Latency Data Access
Enhanced I/O Performance
Dual-Port SAS Architecture Support
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
High Availability Storage Support
Legacy System Compatibility
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Ideal for Mission-Critical Applications
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 6HFDF
Capacity 300GB
Drive Type Enterprise Performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 15000 RPM
Sector Format 512n (512 Native)
Form Factor 2.5-Inch
Hot-Pluggable Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Technology Magnetic Disk Storage
Low Latency Yes
Designed for 24/7 Operation Yes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Database Servers
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Financial Services Applications
ERP and CRM Systems
Virtualization Platforms
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Storage Area Networks (SAN)
Enterprise Application Servers
Data Analytics Platforms
Business-Critical Applications
Data Center Infrastructure
Mission-Critical Enterprise Workloads