📦 Dell GX250 / Fujitsu MBC2036RC 36GB 15K SAS HDD

Model: MBC2036RC | DP/N: 0GX250 | 15,000 RPM | 3Gb/s SAS

The Dell GX250 is a specialized enterprise storage solution engineered for high-speed data access and robust reliability. With a 15,000 RPM spindle speed, it delivers an average latency of just 2.0ms, significantly outperforming 10K and 7.2K drives. This drive is ideal for maintaining legacy Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault arrays that require specific low-capacity, high-speed disks for performance-tier storage or boot volumes.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Brand: Dell (OEM Fujitsu)

• Model Number: MBC2036RC

• Dell Part Number (DP/N): GX250 / 0GX250

• Capacity: 36.7 GB

• Interface: SAS-1 3.0 Gb/s

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (SFF)

• Rotation Speed: 15,000 RPM

• Cache: 16 MB

• Average Latency: 2.0 ms

• Sector Format: 512n (Native)

✅ Reliability & Condition

• Condition: Refurbished - Excellent. Professionally audited, secure-erased, and triple-tested to ensure 100% health and peak performance.

• Enterprise Build: Designed for 24/7 continuous operation with a 1.4 million hour MTBF.

• Power Efficiency: Features a compact design that reduces power consumption by up to 50% compared to traditional 3.5-inch 15K drives.

• Reliability: Advanced head positioning and recording technology ensure stable performance even in high-vibration server environments.

📦 Compatibility & Use Case

• Certified Systems: Native support for Dell PowerEdge 1950, 1955, 2900, 2950, and 6950 servers.

• Expanded Support: Compatible with later generation servers (e.g., R610, R710) when paired with the appropriate G176J drive tray.

• Best For: Performance-tier storage, high-speed OS boot disks, and replacing exact part numbers in legacy RAID configurations.

• Note: This is an Enterprise SAS drive. It requires a SAS-capable backplane or controller and is not compatible with standard consumer SATA ports.