Dell 146GB 10K RPM SAS 6Gb/s Enterprise Hard Drive

Model: MBD2147RC | Dell PNs: X143K, 0X143K | 146GB Capacity | 10K RPM

The Dell X143K (Fujitsu MBD2RC series platform) is a high-reliability enterprise hard drive designed for legacy Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems. While smaller in capacity, this drive is engineered for extreme durability and consistent 10,000 RPM performance. It is a classic "workhorse" for environments that prioritize stable, high-speed SAS connectivity and low-latency seek times over raw storage volume.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 💾 146 GB

• Interface: ⚡ SAS 6Gb/s (Dual Port)

• Spindle Speed: 🏎️ 10,000 RPM

• Cache: 🧠 16 MB

• Form Factor: 📏 2.5-inch SFF

• MTBF: 🛡️ 1.6 Million Hours

• Sector Format: 💾 512n (Native)

• Recording Technology: 🖋️ CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)

✅ Product Overview

• Fujitsu Enterprise Engineering: Built on the MBD2RC platform, known for its high-precision mechanical components and long-term reliability in 24/7 mission-critical environments.

• Optimized for Boot & OS: The 10K RPM speed and 146GB capacity make this an ideal, cost-effective choice for localized operating system boot drives and smaller transactional partitions.

• Power Efficient Architecture: Designed with advanced power consumption controls that help lower the thermal output of the server, extending the life of both the drive and the surrounding hardware.

📦 Compatibility & Use Case

• Target Systems: Optimized for 11th and 12th Generation Dell PowerEdge (R610, R710, R620, R720) and PowerVault MD-series storage arrays (MD1120, MD1220).

• Ideal Workloads: Operating system boot drives, legacy server upgrades, localized application hosting, and smaller RAID-1 mirror configurations.

⚠️ Compatibility Note: This is a standard 2.5-inch SFF drive with a 15mm z-height. It is a 512n (512 native) sector format, ensuring it is a "plug-and-play" replacement for legacy Dell SAS backplanes and RAID controllers.