81M5D – Dell 600GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive with Tray
The Dell 81M5D 600GB Hard Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring a 600GB storage capacity, ultra-fast 15000 RPM rotational speed, SAS 6Gb/s interface, an included Dell drive tray, and a compact 2.5-inch form factor, this enterprise-grade hard drive delivers exceptional speed, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-class reliability for performance-critical workloads.
Designed for applications requiring rapid data access and high input/output performance, the Dell 81M5D significantly outperforms standard enterprise hard drives. Its 15000 RPM spindle speed minimizes seek times and accelerates data retrieval, making it an excellent choice for enterprise databases, online transaction processing (OLTP), virtualization platforms, ERP systems, financial applications, and other latency-sensitive workloads.
The SAS 6Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class connectivity with advanced error correction, dual-port capability, and enhanced data integrity. It delivers reliable high-speed data transfers and stable performance under continuous enterprise workloads while ensuring seamless compatibility with Dell PowerEdge server infrastructures.
Supplied with a Dell-compatible drive tray, the Dell 81M5D is ready for quick installation into supported Dell PowerEdge servers. The included tray simplifies deployment, accelerates maintenance procedures, and minimizes downtime during drive replacement or storage upgrades.
Its compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) supports high-density storage deployments, enabling organizations to maximize server capacity while optimizing rack space, airflow, and cooling efficiency within modern data centers.
Manufactured according to Dell’s stringent enterprise standards, the Dell 81M5D is engineered for dependable 24/7 operation and long-term durability. Whether deployed in enterprise databases, virtualization clusters, enterprise storage arrays, cloud infrastructure, or mission-critical business applications, it provides the speed, reliability, and operational efficiency required by today's enterprise environments.
The drive is particularly well-suited for organizations seeking enterprise-grade performance, ready-to-install convenience, and dependable SAS storage within Dell PowerEdge server environments.
Model Type
Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — 15000 RPM, SAS 6Gb/s, 2.5-Inch Form Factor, Includes Drive Tray
Category
Storage – Enterprise Performance SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Key Features
600GB Enterprise Storage Capacity
Ultra-Fast 15000 RPM Rotational Speed
SAS 6Gb/s Enterprise Interface
Includes Dell-Compatible Drive Tray
Compact 2.5-Inch Form Factor
Enterprise-Class Performance
Ultra-Low Latency Data Access
High-Speed Read and Write Operations
Advanced Error Correction Technology
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
Enhanced Data Integrity Protection
Ready-to-Install Configuration
High-Density Storage Deployment
Reliable 24/7 Continuous Operation
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Long-Term Enterprise Durability
Designed for Mission-Critical Applications
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 81M5D
Capacity 600GB
Drive Type Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Interface SAS 6Gb/s
Rotational Speed 15000 RPM
Form Factor 2.5-Inch
Tray Included Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/s
Enterprise Grade Yes
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Technology Magnetic Hard Disk Storage
Advanced Error Correction Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Low-Latency Performance Yes
Designed for Continuous Operation Yes
Reliable Enterprise Storage Yes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Databases
SQL Database Servers
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Virtualization Platforms
ERP Systems
Financial Services Applications
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Application Hosting Servers
Data Processing Environments
Mission-Critical Business Applications
Performance-Oriented Data Centers
Low-Latency Enterprise Workloads