Dell PowerVault MD3000i 600GB 15K 6Gb/s SAS 3.5" HDD, Dell P/N W347K: This is a 600GB Large Form Factor (3.5") enterprise SAS hard drive originally fitted to the Dell PowerVault MD3000i iSCSI storage array. Dell P/N W347K corresponds to the Seagate ST3600057SS (Seagate P/N 9FN066-150) mechanism. This is a spinning-platter hard drive, not a solid-state drive or hybrid SSHD. This is a refurbished unit.
Engineering Context
The W347K is a 6.0Gb/s SAS-2 Large Form Factor drive built on a 15,000 RPM spindle with 64 MB of on-board cache. Average seek time is rated at 3.4 ms and sustained transfer falls in the 119 MB/s to 198 MB/s band depending on track position. Sector format is 512n / 512e. The drive ships in a Dell-coded carrier compatible with PowerVault and PowerEdge LFF bays.
Deployment & Use Cases
Replacement and expansion drives in Dell PowerVault MD3000i, MD3000, MD1000, and compatible MD-series shelves running iSCSI or SAS direct-attach. Tier-1 transactional storage for SQL Server log volumes, VMware datastores hosting OLTP workloads, and Exchange mailbox stores. Suitable for 15K SAS RAID-10 or RAID-6 groups in legacy PowerEdge servers with internal 3.5" bays.
Technical Specifications
- OEM: Dell (Seagate-manufactured)
- Dell Part Number: W347K
- Seagate Model: ST3600057SS
- Seagate Part Number: 9FN066-150
- Capacity: 600 GB
- Spindle Speed: 15,000 RPM
- Interface: SAS-2 (6.0 Gb/s)
- Form Factor: 3.5" LFF
- Cache: 64 MB
- Sector Size: 512n / 512e
- Average Seek Time: 3.4 ms
- Condition: Refurbished — Tested by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
Compatibility & Hard Constraints
Compatible with Dell PowerVault MD3000i, MD3000, MD1000 shelves, and PowerEdge servers with 3.5" SAS/SATA bays. Not compatible with Dell EqualLogic, Dell Compellent, or EMC arrays — these platforms enforce proprietary drive firmware that will reject this disk. Not a 2.5" SFF drive; will not fit blade chassis or 1U SFF carriers. SAS-2 6Gb/s; will negotiate down to 3Gb/s on older HBAs.
Why Choose T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS
T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS tests every drive for SMART health, reallocated-sector count, and surface read sweep before shipment. Visit tes-itsolutions.com for our full Dell PowerVault inventory. Handling time 1–3 business days with global shipping and warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What capacity does the MD3000i have?
The MD3000i capacity is 600 GB, as listed in the specifications for MD3000i.
What is the MD3000i NOT compatible with?
This is a spinning-platter hard drive, not a solid-state drive or hybrid SSHD. Confirm fitment against your platform before ordering MD3000i.
What condition is the MD3000i supplied in, and who sells it?
The MD3000i is supplied in Refurbished condition by T.E.S IT-SOLUTIONS from EU stock, with 1-3 business day handling and worldwide B2B shipping. See https://www.tes-itsolutions.com/product-page/copy-of-dell-powervault-md3000i-hus156045-vls600-pn-0b24495-dell-450gb-sas-u.