What is the capacity and form factor of the Dell 342-5298?

The Dell 342-5298 has 4 TB capacity in a 3.5-inch x 1/3H form factor, suitable for compatible 3.5-inch bays in PowerEdge servers. Dimensions are 4.00 inch width, 5.80 inch depth, 1.00 inch height, weighing 25.39 oz.

What are the performance specifications?

It features 7200 RPM spindle speed, 600 MBps external transfer rate, 165 MBps internal data rate, 8.5 ms average seek time, and 64 MB buffer size. This supports efficient data access in server environments.

What interface does it use?

The drive uses a SAS 6Gbps interface with 1 x SAS 6Gb/s port, designed for hot-swap in Dell PowerEdge T, R, M Series and PowerVault systems.

What is the power consumption and environmental tolerance?

Idle power consumption is 7 Watts. It operates between 41 °F and 131 °F, with 0.75 g vibration tolerance at 5-300 Hz and 30 dB sound emission.

What is the reliability rating?

The MTBF is 1,200,000 hours, indicating durability for enterprise use. It includes Enhanced Power Condition State Technology for stable performance.

342-5298 - Dell 342-5298 4TB 7200RPM SAS 3.5in HDD

Name: Dell 342-5298 4TB 7200RPM SAS 3.5in HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 342-5298
Price: 192 USD
Availability: InStock

342-5298 - Dell 342-5298 4TB 7200RPM SAS 3.5in HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 342-5298 is an internal hard drive with 4 TB capacity, 3.5-inch form factor, and SAS 6Gbps interface. It operates at 7200 RPM spindle speed with a 64 MB buffer size. The drive supports a 600 MBps external transfer rate and 165 MBps internal data rate, with an average seek time of 8.5 ms. It includes Enhanced Power Condition State Technology and consumes 7 Watts in idle mode. Dimensions are 4.00 inch width, 5.80 inch depth, 1.00 inch height, weighing 25.39 oz. Operating temperature range is 41 °F to 131 °F, with vibration tolerance of 0.75 g at 5-300 Hz and sound emission of 30 dB. MTBF is 1,200,000 hours. Compatible with Dell PowerEdge T-Series (T20, T110, T320, etc.), R-Series (R210, R320, R730, etc.), M-Series blade servers, and PowerVault storage arrays.

4 TB capacity, 3.5-inch LFF
7200 RPM, 64 MB buffer
SAS 6Gbps, 600 MBps transfer
8.5 ms seek time
1,200,000 hours MTBF
7W idle power

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Featuring

Spindle Speed
Manufacturer part #	342-5298
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	342-5298
Capacity	4 TB
Features	Enhanced Power Condition State Technology; Hot-Swappable
Interfaces	1 x SAS 6Gb/s
Buffer Size	64 MB
Form Factor	3.5-inch LFF
Product Line	PowerEdge
Product Type	Hard Drive - internal

Compatible systems

Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers (T/R/M-Series) and PowerVault storage arrays

Dell PowerEdge
Model: T20; T110; T310; T410; T610; R210; R310; R410; R510; R710; R720; R730
Form factor: Tower; Rack
Generation: Gen I; Gen II
Confirmed compatible with listed PowerEdge T/R/M-Series servers and PowerVault storage

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Datacenter Storage
Provides 4 TB capacity in 3.5-inch LFF for high-density storage in PowerEdge servers.
Server Expansion
Supports SAS 6Gbps interface and 7200 RPM speed for reliable performance in T, R, and M Series PowerEdge models.
Enterprise Backup
Offers 1,200,000 hours MTBF and 64 MB buffer for data-intensive operations in PowerVault arrays.
Hot-Swap Deployments
3.5-inch hot-swap design fits compatible bays in PowerEdge and PowerVault systems.

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MTBF	1,200,000 hours
Seek Time	8.5 ms (average)
Drive Transfer Rate	600 MBps (external)

Dell 342-5298 4TB 7200RPM SAS 3.5in HDD

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