Dell 300GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s Enterprise Hard Drive
Model: HUC103030CSS600 | Dell PNs: U709K, 0U709K | Hitachi PN: 0B24191 | 300GB Capacity | 10K RPM
The Dell U709K (Hitachi Ultrastar C10K300 platform) is a high-performance, small-form-factor drive designed to deliver reliable storage for mainstream enterprise applications. Combining a 300GB capacity with a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, this drive is a staple for Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems. It is engineered for 24/7 operation, offering the mechanical durability and consistent IOPS required for mission-critical workloads in high-density server environments.
📊 Technical Specifications
Capacity: 💾 300 GB
Interface: ⚡ SAS 6Gb/s (Dual Port)
Spindle Speed: 🏎️ 10,000 RPM
Cache: 🧠 64 MB
Form Factor: 📏 2.5-inch SFF
MTBF: 🛡️ 2.0 Million Hours
Sector Format: 💾 512n (Native)
Recording Technology: 🖋️ CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
✅ Product Overview
Ultrastar C10K300 Reliability: Built on Hitachi's legendary enterprise platform, this drive features specialized head-loading/unloading technology and an Advanced Power Management system to reduce power consumption and heat.
Low Latency Performance: The 10K RPM motor ensures fast seek times and reduced rotational latency, providing a significant performance advantage over high-capacity 7.2K RPM drives for active data processing.
Dual-Port SAS Redundancy: Features a dual-port SAS interface, supporting high-availability system architectures with redundant data paths for maximum uptime in enterprise SAN/NAS environments.
📦 Compatibility & Use Case
Target Systems: Optimized for 11th and 12th Generation Dell PowerEdge servers (R610, R710, R620, R720) and PowerVault storage arrays (MD1120, MD1220, MD3220).
Ideal Workloads: Operating system boot drives, file and print servers, transaction-intensive applications, and general-purpose enterprise storage tiers.
⚠️ Compatibility Note: This is a standard 15mm z-height 2.5-inch SFF drive. While it fits all standard Dell 2.5" drive caddies, it is thicker than modern 7mm SSDs. It is a 512n (512 native) format drive, ensuring broad compatibility with legacy RAID controllers and operating systems.
