Dell 342-2970 900GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch hard drive delivers high-performance enterprise storage for PowerEdge servers. Available with 4–6 business days lead time.

342-2970 – Dell 900GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 342-2970 900GB SAS Hard Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and data center environments. Featuring a 10,000 RPM spindle speed and SAS 6Gb/s interface, this drive delivers fast, reliable data access with low latency and consistent throughput for demanding mission-critical workloads.

Built in a compact 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF), it supports high-density server configurations while maintaining efficient power usage and thermal stability. The hot-pluggable design allows for easy installation and replacement without system downtime, ensuring continuous availability in enterprise operations.

This drive is well-suited for virtualization, database systems, and RAID storage arrays where a balance of capacity, performance, and reliability is required.

Model Type:

Internal Enterprise HDD — 2.5″ SAS (10K RPM, Hot-Pluggable)

Category:

Storage — Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features:
900GB Capacity — High-capacity performance storage for enterprise workloads
10,000 RPM Speed — Fast and responsive data access
SAS 6Gb/s Interface — Stable and reliable enterprise connectivity
2.5-Inch SFF Design — Ideal for dense server environments
Hot-Pluggable Support — Enables maintenance without downtime
Enterprise Reliability — Built for 24/7 continuous operation
Low Latency Performance — Suitable for virtualization and databases
Efficient Scalability — Supports RAID and enterprise expansion
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model 342-2970
Capacity 900GB
Drive Type Internal HDD
Interface SAS 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed 10,000 RPM
Form Factor 2.5″
Hot-Swap Yes
Workload Type Enterprise / Performance Storage
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Arrays
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases:
Virtualization environments
Database and transactional systems
Enterprise RAID storage arrays
High-density server deployments
Mission-critical applications