| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Category | Dell Server Hard Drives |
| Part number | 342-5245 |
| Capacity | 3TB |
| Interface | SAS 3.5 Inch |
| Spindle speed (RPM) | 7200 |
| Data transfer rate | 6Gbps |
| Form factor | 3.5 Inch |
| Hot swap | true |
| Best for | Dell Server |
The Dell 342-5245 is a high-capacity 3TB Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) hard drive designed for Dell PowerEdge servers, PowerVault storage systems, and enterprise storage environments. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 6Gb/s SAS interface, and 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), this drive delivers the ideal combination of capacity, reliability, and performance for data-intensive business applications.
Built for enterprise workloads, the Dell 342-5245 provides dependable storage for file servers, backup and recovery systems, virtualization platforms, cloud storage, and archival applications. The NL-SAS interface combines the large capacity and cost efficiency of SATA technology with the reliability, scalability, and dual-port capabilities of SAS, making it an excellent choice for business-critical environments.
Key Features
- 3TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM spindle speed
- Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) 6Gb/s interface
- 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
- Enterprise-class storage solution
- Dual-port SAS architecture for enhanced availability
- Designed for Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems
- Optimized for RAID and multi-drive environments
- Ideal for backup, archiving, virtualization, and cloud storage
- Reliable 24/7 operation for business-critical workloads
The Dell 342-5245 3TB NL-SAS hard drive offers a cost-effective and dependable storage solution for organizations seeking enterprise-grade capacity, scalability, and performance in demanding server and storage environments. Its combination of large storage capacity and SAS reliability makes it well-suited for modern data center and business infrastructure deployments.
11th Generation: R310, R410, R510, R710, R720? (R720 is 12th generation), T310, T410, T610, T710
12th Generation: R320, R420, R520, R720, R720xd, T320, T420, T620
13th Generation: R330, R430, R530, R730, R730xd, T330, T430, T630
Compatibility Note – Shopify Ready
The Dell 342-5245 3TB 7.2K RPM 6Gb/s Nearline SAS 3.5-inch hard drive is intended for compatible Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage systems equipped with 3.5-inch SAS drive bays and SAS-capable storage controllers. Requires the appropriate Dell hot-swap drive carrier or mounting hardware. Compatibility depends on the server generation, backplane, RAID controller, firmware, and supported drive capacity. SAS drives are not compatible with SATA-only controllers. Verify system specifications and drive compatibility before purchasing.