| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Category | Dell Server Hard Drives |
| Part number | 342-2336 |
| Capacity | 3TB |
| Interface | SAS 3.5 Inch |
| Spindle speed (RPM) | 7200 |
| Data transfer rate | 6Gbps |
| Form factor | 3.5 Inch |
| Hot swap | Yes |
| Best for | Dell Server |
The Dell 342-2336 is a high-capacity enterprise hard drive designed to provide reliable storage performance for Dell PowerEdge servers, PowerVault storage systems, and data center environments. Featuring a 3TB storage capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and SAS 6Gbps interface, this 3.5-inch drive delivers the ideal combination of capacity, reliability, and performance for business-critical applications.
Built for continuous 24/7 operation, the Dell 342-2336 is well-suited for virtualization, cloud computing, backup and recovery, file serving, and long-term data archiving. The enterprise-class SAS interface provides enhanced data integrity, dual-port connectivity, and improved fault tolerance, making it an excellent choice for RAID configurations and high-availability storage infrastructures.
Key Features
- 3TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM spindle speed
- SAS 6Gbps enterprise interface
- 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- Genuine Dell enterprise hard drive
- Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage systems
- Dual-port SAS connectivity for improved redundancy and availability
- Optimized for RAID arrays and multi-drive environments
- Designed for virtualization, backup, cloud storage, and archival applications
- Enterprise-grade reliability for continuous 24/7 operation
The Dell 342-2336 combines scalable storage capacity, dependable SAS performance, and enterprise-class reliability, making it an ideal solution for organizations seeking a cost-effective storage upgrade or replacement drive for mission-critical server and storage environments. Whether deployed in a data center, SAN, or business server infrastructure, it delivers the performance and durability required for modern enterprise workloads.
Dell PowerEdge 11th Generation (G11): R310, R410, R510, R710, T310, T410, T610, T710
Dell PowerEdge 12th Generation (G12): R320, R420, R520, R720, R720xd, T320, T420, T620
Dell PowerEdge 13th Generation (G13): R330, R430, R530, R730, R730xd, T330, T430, T630
Dell PowerEdge 14th Generation (G14): R340, R440, R540, R740, R740xd, R740xd2, T340, T440, T640
Dell PowerEdge 15th Generation (G15): R350, R450, R550, R750, R750xs, T350, T550
Compatibility Note
The Dell 342-2336 3TB 7.2K RPM 6Gbps 3.5-inch SAS hard drive ships with a Dell PowerEdge 13th Generation (G13) hot-swap caddy, generally suitable for compatible G12 and G13 server configurations.
For installation in compatible Dell PowerEdge 14th Generation (G14) and 15th Generation (G15) servers, the included G13 caddy must be replaced with the appropriate G14/G15 3.5-inch hot-swap caddy, sold separately. Dell PowerEdge G11 servers may require a different drive carrier.