Dell 300GB SAS 6Gb/s 15K RPM 3.5" Hard Drive with Caddy for PowerEdge Server

Enterprise Component, Dell PowerEdge R610, R710, R810, R910, T610, T710, and similar SAS-enabled PowerEdge platforms; compatible with Dell SAS 6Gb/s and SAS 3Gb/s backplanes, SAS 6Gb/s (Serial Attached SCSI), 300GB capacity, 15,000 RPM spindle speed, 16MB cache buffer, Dell OEM firmware, Dell-certified hot-swap tray/caddy included

Fully Functional and Wiped

For sale is this fully functional Dell 300GB SAS 6Gb/s 15K RPM 3.5" Hard Drive with Caddy for PowerEdge Server. 

The Dell OEM ST3300657SS is a high-performance enterprise-class hard disk drive purpose-built for mission-critical server environments. Delivering 300GB of raw capacity at a blistering 15,000 RPM spindle speed, this drive is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise data centers running Dell PowerEdge server infrastructure. Featuring a SAS 6Gb/s dual-port interface with backward compatibility to SAS 3Gb/s, the drive integrates seamlessly into existing SAS backplane ecosystems without requiring infrastructure upgrades. The 16MB cache buffer accelerates read/write operations, reducing latency in high-transaction workloads such as database hosting, virtualization platforms, and enterprise application servers. This Dell OEM variant carries Dell-specific firmware that has been validated and certified for use in Dell PowerEdge platforms including the R610, R710, R810, R910, T610, and T710, ensuring full RAID controller compatibility and predictive failure alert (SMART) reporting through Dell's native management stack. The drive ships in a Dell server tray or caddy, with the specific generation of caddy varying (compatible with Gen 10, Gen 11, and Gen 12 configurations). Dell part numbers commonly associated with this unit include 0W347K, W347K, 0FW953, FW953, and CN-0W347K. Sold in used condition and thoroughly tested prior to shipment, this drive represents an exceptional value for data center operators maintaining or expanding Dell PowerEdge server fleets.

The unit has been removed from a working environment and factory reset.

Dell's enterprise storage solutions are engineered to deliver the reliability, performance, and compatibility that modern data centers demand. The Dell OEM ST3300657SS hard drive reflects Dell's commitment to providing server-optimized components that integrate seamlessly into the PowerEdge ecosystem. Unlike bare retail drives, Dell OEM variants carry validated firmware that enables deep integration with Dell's PowerEdge server management architecture, ensuring accurate health monitoring, predictive failure alerts, and full RAID controller compatibility right out of the box. For IT professionals responsible for maintaining high-availability infrastructure, deploying Dell-certified storage components eliminates compatibility guesswork and reduces operational risk. Whether expanding an existing PowerEdge RAID array, replacing a failed drive in a production environment, or provisioning storage for a secondary lab or disaster recovery node, the Dell ST3300657SS delivers the 15,000 RPM performance and SAS reliability that enterprise workloads require. Trust Dell OEM quality to keep your PowerEdge infrastructure running at peak efficiency.

Tech Specs:

• Packaged Quantity: 1
• Product Type: Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Recommended Use: Dell PowerEdge rack and tower server storage, RAID arrays, enterprise database hosting, virtualization infrastructure, data center storage expansion
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge R610, R710, R810, R910, T610, T710, and similar SAS-enabled PowerEdge platforms; compatible with Dell SAS 6Gb/s and SAS 3Gb/s backplanes
• Key Features: 300GB capacity, 15,000 RPM spindle speed, 16MB cache buffer, Dell OEM firmware, Dell-certified hot-swap tray/caddy included
• Performance: 15,000 RPM spindle speed; 16MB cache buffer; SAS 6Gb/s maximum interface throughput
• Interface: SAS 6Gb/s (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Connections: Dual-port SAS 6Gb/s; backward compatible with SAS 3Gb/s backplanes
• Dimensions: 3.5-inch form factor (standard large-form-factor hard drive)
• Weight: Not specified in verified variant data
• Material: Enterprise hard drive enclosure with Dell-supplied hot-swap server tray/caddy 

Shipping Information

The item will be shipped via Parcelforce courier service. The item will be insured against loss or damage. Items will require a signature for successful delivery. We aim to dispatch within one/two working days so you should expect to receive your item within 3 days of purchase.

Collection can be arranged, this must be confirmed by email first before attending our site.

Returns are accepted for all of our items. If an item is lost or damaged in transit, the customer is covered by our insurance, once an investigation has taken place funds will be returned to the buyer.

In the event a customer does not like their item or has changed their mind, we do accept returns, the customer must return the item in the condition it left us at their own cost. Insurance for lost or damaged items being returned by the customer must be taken out by the customer.