Description
Dell 600GB 2.5" SAS HDD MBF2600RC (05R6CX). Enterprise 10K RPM drive with 6Gb/s interface, hot-swap ready, ideal for Dell PowerEdge servers.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell (Manufactured by Toshiba) |
| Model | MBF2600RC |
| Part Number | 05R6CX |
| Capacity | 600GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Firmware | DA07 |
| Voltage/Power | +12V 0.40A / +5V 0.84A |
| Country of Manufacture | Philippines |
| Certifications | CE, UL, KC, TUV, RoHS, FCC |
| Date Code | 2012 (batch-specific) |
| Caddy | Not included (bare drive) |
Product Features
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600GB enterprise storage capacity
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2.5-inch SAS HDD with 6Gb/s interface
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10,000 RPM rotational speed for high performance
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Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and SAS-compatible systems
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Enterprise-class reliability for continuous workloads
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Hot-swappable design for easy maintenance and upgrades
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Energy-efficient operation with optimized power use
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Manufactured by Toshiba for Dell with certified enterprise standards
General Product Information
The Dell 600GB 2.5" SAS HDD (MBF2600RC / P/N 05R6CX) is an enterprise-grade hard drive engineered for performance, reliability, and scalability in server environments. With a 600GB capacity, 10K RPM spindle speed, and SAS 6Gb/s interface, this drive delivers the speed and endurance required for mission-critical workloads such as virtualization, database hosting, and high-volume data storage.
Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and other SAS-compatible systems, the MBF2600RC offers hot-swap functionality, allowing IT admins to replace drives without downtime. Its enterprise-class design ensures long-term durability, while efficient power management helps reduce operating costs.
Manufactured by Toshiba for Dell, this drive meets strict quality standards and is enterprise certified by Dell, ensuring compatibility and performance in professional data center environments. Whether expanding storage in servers, upgrading RAID arrays, or supporting virtualization, the Dell MBF2600RC is a dependable solution for high-demand IT infrastructures.
Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Manufacturer | Toshiba Corporation |
| Model | MBF2600RC |
| Part Number | 05R6CX |
| Capacity | 600GB |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS 6Gb/s |
| Rotational Speed | 10,000 RPM |
| Cache | 64MB (typical) |
| Firmware | DA07 |
| Voltage/Power | +12V 0.40A, +5V 0.84A |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, UL, KC, RoHS, FCC, TUV |
| Country of Manufacture | Philippines |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 15mm × 70mm × 100mm |
| Weight | ~200g |
Compatible Products
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Dell PowerEdge Servers (R610, R710, R720, R730, R810, R910, etc.)
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Dell EqualLogic & PowerVault Storage Systems
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Other SAS-enabled servers and storage arrays (HP, IBM, Lenovo)
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RAID controllers supporting SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch drives
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Operating systems: Windows Server, VMware ESXi, Linux, FreeBSD
Ideal Use Cases
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Enterprise servers & data centers
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RAID arrays & storage expansion
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Virtualization and cloud storage
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Database applications requiring fast IOPS
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Business-critical workloads (finance, healthcare, government IT)
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24/7 uptime environments
Comparison Angle
Compared to SATA drives, the Dell MBF2600RC SAS HDD provides higher transfer rates, better reliability, and superior error correction. Its 10K RPM spindle speed outperforms 7.2K drives, delivering faster response times and improved performance for databases and virtualization. Unlike generic drives, Dell-certified enterprise drives ensure seamless integration and compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers.
Cross-Sell / Upsell Suggestions
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Dell 900GB 10K RPM SAS HDDs – higher capacity upgrade
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Dell Enterprise SSDs – hybrid storage for caching + performance
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RAID Controllers (Dell PERC H700, H710, H730) – optimized storage arrays
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Dell PowerEdge servers – for compute and storage scaling
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Hot-swap caddies – for easier installation and drive management