Dell 745GC 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6GBPS 64MB HDD With Tray

Product Overview of 745GC

The DELL 300GB SAS Hard Drive, identified by part number 745GC, is engineered for high-speed data processing and efficient storage solutions. Manufactured by DELL, this drive promises superior performance and reliability for your data management needs.

Key Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 300GB
• Interface Type: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Cache Size: 64MB Buffer

Technical Details

The drive utilizes a SAS 6Gbps interface, ensuring rapid data transfer rates and enhanced reliability for enterprise storage solutions.

Hot-Swap Capability

Designed for convenience, this hard drive supports hot-swapping, allowing for replacement or addition without shutting down your system.

Compatible Systems

The DELL 745GC hard drive is compatible with a variety of Powervault models, including:

• Powervault MD3200
• Powervault MD3220
• Powervault MD3200i
• Powervault MD3220i
• Powervault MD3600i
• Powervault MD3620i
• Powervault MD3600f
• Powervault MD3620f

Additional Information

This drive is an ideal choice for organizations requiring high-performance storage solutions with extensive compatibility across various Powervault models. Its robust specifications ensure smooth and efficient operation in demanding environments.

Capacity: 300GB

The Dell 745GC Hard Drive comes with a generous capacity of 300GB, making it an ideal choice for users who require ample storage space for their data. Whether you are a professional who deals with large files or a casual user who likes to store multimedia content, this hard drive offers enough room to accommodate your needs.

Ample Space for Data Storage

With 300GB of storage capacity, you can store a vast amount of data on this hard drive. It allows you to save numerous documents, photos, videos, and even software applications without worrying about running out of space. This is especially beneficial for professionals such as graphic designers, video editors, and architects who work with large files that consume a significant amount of storage.

For businesses, the spacious capacity ensures that important files, databases, and backups can be stored without any limitations. It enables smooth operations by providing sufficient space to house critical business data.

Efficient Organization and Easy Retrieval

The large storage capacity of the Dell 745GC Hard Drive allows you to organize your data effectively. You can categorize your files into different folders and directories without the fear of running out of space. This makes it easier to locate specific files when needed, improving productivity and saving time.

Whether you are searching for an important document, a memorable photo, or a favorite song, the 300GB capacity ensures that everything is readily accessible. You won't have to worry about constantly deleting old files to make room for new ones.

Flexibility for Multimedia Enthusiasts

If you are a multimedia enthusiast who enjoys collecting movies, TV shows, or music albums, the 300GB capacity of this hard drive is perfect for you. It provides enough space to store a vast library of multimedia content, allowing you to enjoy your favorite entertainment without worrying about storage limitations.

Furthermore, for gamers who install numerous games on their systems, the large capacity ensures that there is ample space to house their gaming library. You can install your favorite games without having to delete old ones, providing a seamless gaming experience.

Speed: 10K RPM

The Dell 745GC Hard Drive features a speed of 10K RPM (rotations per minute), which plays a crucial role in enhancing the overall performance and responsiveness of your system. The high rotational speed ensures faster data access and transfer rates, resulting in improved efficiency for both personal and professional use.

Quick Data Access and Transfer

The 10K RPM speed of this hard drive allows for quick data access and retrieval. When you request a file or application, the drive's fast rotation speed enables it to locate and retrieve the required data swiftly. This results in reduced waiting times and improved system responsiveness.

For professionals who work with large files or run resource-intensive applications, the high-speed performance ensures that data is readily available when needed. It significantly reduces loading times for software applications, allowing you to work efficiently without experiencing frustrating delays.

Enhanced Multitasking Abilities

The faster data access and transfer rates provided by the 10K RPM speed enable seamless multitasking. Whether you are working on multiple projects simultaneously or running several applications at once, this hard drive ensures smooth performance by quickly retrieving the necessary data from its high-speed spinning disks.

With enhanced multitasking abilities, you can switch between tasks effortlessly without experiencing lag or slowdowns. This is particularly advantageous for professionals who rely on their computer's ability to handle multiple processes simultaneously, such as video editing, 3D rendering, or running virtual machines.

Improved System Performance

The 10K RPM speed of the Dell 745GC Hard Drive contributes to overall system performance improvements. By reducing data access times, it allows your operating system to load faster, resulting in quicker boot times. This means you can start working or gaming without spending unnecessary time waiting for your system to start up.

In addition, the high-speed performance of this hard drive enhances the performance of software applications. Programs that frequently access large amounts of data, such as video editing software or database management systems, can benefit significantly from the fast data transfer rates provided by the 10K RPM speed.

Interface: SAS 6GBPS

The Dell 745GC Hard Drive features an SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface with a transfer rate of 6GBPS (gigabits per second). The SAS interface offers several benefits in terms of reliability, scalability, and compatibility, making it an excellent choice for users seeking high-performance storage solutions.

Enhanced Reliability and Data Integrity

The SAS interface is known for its robustness and reliability. It is designed to handle high workloads and demanding environments, making it suitable for both personal and enterprise use. With its advanced error detection and correction capabilities, the SAS interface ensures data integrity by identifying and correcting any potential errors during data transmission.

For businesses that rely on consistent and error-free data storage, the SAS interface provides peace of mind. It ensures that critical data remains intact and secure, minimizing the risk of data loss or corruption. This is particularly crucial for industries such as finance, healthcare, or scientific research where data accuracy is paramount.

Scalability for Growing Storage Needs

The SAS interface offers excellent scalability, allowing you to expand your storage capacity as your needs grow. It supports daisy-chaining multiple hard drives, enabling easy integration of additional drives into your existing storage infrastructure. This makes it convenient to scale up your storage capacity without significant disruptions or the need for extensive hardware changes.

Whether you are an individual user who plans to expand your media collection or a business that anticipates increasing data volumes, the SAS interface ensures that you can accommodate future storage requirements seamlessly.

Wide Compatibility and Interoperability

The SAS interface is known for its wide compatibility with various hardware configurations and operating systems. It provides excellent interoperability with different server platforms, ensuring that you can integrate the Dell 745GC Hard Drive into your existing infrastructure without compatibility issues.

Furthermore, the SAS interface allows for hot-swapping, which means you can replace or add hard drives without shutting down the system. This feature is especially valuable for businesses that require uninterrupted operations and cannot afford downtime for maintenance or upgrades.

Cache: 64MB

The Dell 745GC Hard Drive boasts a cache size of 64MB, enhancing its performance and responsiveness. The cache acts as a temporary storage area for frequently accessed data, allowing for faster retrieval and reducing latency. The generous cache size of 64MB ensures efficient data caching, resulting in improved overall performance.

Faster Data Retrieval

The cache size directly impacts the speed at which data can be retrieved from the hard drive. With a larger cache size like the 64MB offered by this hard drive, more data can be stored temporarily, reducing the need to access the slower spinning disks frequently. This results in faster retrieval times and improved system responsiveness.

Whether you are launching applications, opening files, or accessing frequently used data, the 64MB cache size ensures that the required data is readily available. This enhances user experience by minimizing waiting times and providing a smooth computing environment.

Improved Performance for Resource-Intensive Tasks

The generous cache size of 64MB greatly benefits resource-intensive tasks such as video editing, gaming, or running virtual machines. These tasks often involve accessing large amounts of data repeatedly, and the cache helps mitigate the performance impact of disk access latency.

By temporarily storing frequently accessed data in the cache, the hard drive can quickly retrieve the required information, reducing delays and improving overall performance. This ensures that resource-intensive tasks can be executed smoothly and efficiently, without experiencing significant slowdowns or bottlenecks.

Seamless Multitasking Abilities

The 64MB cache size facilitates seamless multitasking by allowing the hard drive to handle multiple simultaneous data requests efficiently. This is particularly beneficial for users who regularly switch between various applications or work on multiple projects simultaneously.

With an ample cache size, the hard drive can keep track of multiple data requests and retrieve the necessary information swiftly. This enables smooth multitasking without experiencing noticeable performance degradation or slowdowns.

Includes Tray: 1

The Dell 745GC Hard Drive comes with a tray included, ensuring convenient installation and compatibility with your system. The tray serves as a secure enclosure for the hard drive, providing protection and easy integration into your existing setup.

Easy Installation and Replacement

The inclusion of a tray simplifies the process of installing or replacing the hard drive in your system. With the tray's secure enclosure, you can easily slide the hard drive into place without worrying about compatibility or physical damage to the drive.

Furthermore, if you need to replace the hard drive in the future, the tray allows for hassle-free removal and insertion. This is particularly advantageous for businesses that require efficient maintenance or upgrades, as it reduces downtime and ensures smooth operations.

Enhanced Compatibility

The included tray ensures compatibility with your system's drive bays and connectors. It is designed specifically for the Dell 745GC Hard Drive, guaranteeing a perfect fit and proper alignment within your system.

By providing a standardized form factor, the tray allows you to seamlessly integrate the hard drive into your existing setup without any modifications or additional hardware. This ensures that you can start using the hard drive immediately without any compatibility issues or complications.