Dell 342-3514 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5-inch hard drive offers reliable and cost-effective storage for PowerEdge servers. Available with 4–6 business days lead time.

342-3514 – Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 342-3514 500GB SATA Hard Drive is a reliable and cost-effective storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and general-purpose enterprise environments. Operating at 7,200 RPM, this drive provides stable and consistent performance for everyday workloads such as file storage, backups, and non-critical applications.

Built in a 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF), it offers an efficient balance between capacity and affordability, making it ideal for bulk storage deployments. The SATA interface ensures broad compatibility and lower cost per gigabyte compared to high-performance SAS drives.

With hot-pluggable support, the drive allows easy installation and replacement without system downtime, helping maintain operational continuity in business environments.

Model Type:

Internal Enterprise HDD — 3.5″ SATA (7.2K RPM, Hot-Pluggable)

Category:

Storage — Enterprise SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features:
500GB Capacity — Suitable for everyday storage needs
7200 RPM Speed — Reliable performance for standard workloads
SATA Interface — Cost-effective and widely compatible
3.5-Inch LFF Design — Ideal for higher-capacity storage systems
Hot-Pluggable Support — Replace drives without system downtime
Energy Efficient — Lower power usage compared to high-speed drives
Affordable Storage Option — Great for non-critical environments
Consistent Performance — Suitable for file storage and backups
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model 342-3514
Capacity 500GB
Drive Type Internal HDD
Interface SATA
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Form Factor 3.5″
Hot-Swap Yes
Workload Type Entry-Level / General Purpose Storage
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Arrays
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases:
File storage and sharing
Backup and archival systems
Entry-level server deployments
Non-critical applications
Bulk data storage