CN048

CN048 – Dell 300GB 15000RPM Fibre Channel 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell CN048 300GB Hard Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and Fibre Channel–based storage environments. Featuring 300GB storage capacity, an ultra-fast 15,000 RPM spindle speed, a Fibre Channel interface, and a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), this enterprise hard drive is engineered for maximum performance, low latency, and mission-critical reliability.

Built for performance-intensive workloads, the Dell CN048 is ideally suited for high-transaction databases, enterprise application servers, virtualization platforms, online transaction processing (OLTP), financial systems, and latency-sensitive enterprise workloads. Its 300GB capacity is optimized for performance tiers where speed and responsiveness are more important than high-capacity storage.

The 15,000 RPM rotational speed delivers extremely fast data access times and excellent random read/write performance, making it ideal for demanding enterprise environments. Combined with the Fibre Channel interface, it provides highly reliable, high-speed data transfer and robust connectivity within enterprise storage area networks (SANs).

Its 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design allows for efficient deployment in enterprise storage arrays while maintaining stability, cooling efficiency, and high availability in data center environments. This makes it suitable for legacy and enterprise SAN infrastructures requiring proven, stable performance.

The drive is engineered for hot-plug support in compatible Fibre Channel storage systems, allowing administrators to replace or install drives without system downtime. This ensures continuous operation in mission-critical environments where uptime is essential.

Manufactured according to Dell’s strict enterprise standards, the CN048 is built for 24/7 continuous operation, delivering consistent performance, high durability, and long-term reliability under heavy workloads.

The Dell CN048 is particularly well suited for organizations requiring 300GB high-performance storage, 15K RPM speed, Fibre Channel connectivity, and optimized compatibility with Dell enterprise SAN environments.

Model Type

Enterprise Performance Hard Drive (HDD) — 15,000 RPM, Fibre Channel, 3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)

Category

Storage – High-Performance Enterprise Fibre Channel Hard Disk Drive (HDD) for SAN Environments

Key Features
300GB High-Performance Enterprise Storage
15,000 RPM Ultra-Fast Spindle Speed
Fibre Channel Interface
3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
Hot-Plug Compatible (System Dependent)
Extremely Low Latency Performance
High IOPS Capability
Optimized for SAN Environments
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Ideal for Mission-Critical Applications
Strong Random Read/Write Performance
Stable Enterprise Storage Architecture
High Availability Design
Designed for 24/7 Continuous Operation
Long-Term Enterprise Durability
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model CN048
Capacity 300GB
Drive Type Enterprise Performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Rotational Speed 15,000 RPM
Interface Fibre Channel
Form Factor 3.5-Inch (LFF)
Hot-Plug Support Yes (System Dependent)
Enterprise Grade Yes
Designed for Continuous Operation Yes
Reliability Enterprise-Class
MTBF Up to 2 Million Hours (Typical Enterprise Rating)
Compatibility Dell Fibre Channel Storage Systems / SAN Environments
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Dell Enterprise SAN Environments
High-Performance Database Servers
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Virtualization Infrastructure
Financial Trading Systems
Enterprise Application Hosting
Low-Latency Workloads
Mission-Critical IT Systems
Data Center Performance Tier Storage
High-Frequency Data Access Systems
Enterprise Storage Arrays
Cloud Infrastructure (Legacy SAN)
Analytics and Real-Time Processing
High-Density Enterprise Systems
Modern Data Center SAN Deployments