Alternative to 342-4840: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the 342-4840 (342-4840 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot Pluggable 2.5-inch (In 3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier) Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge and Powervault Server) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar Dell parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the 342-4840
| SKU | 342-4840 |
|---|---|
| Product | 342-4840 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot Pluggable 2.5-inch (In 3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier) Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge and Powervault Server |
| Current price | $344.84 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View 342-4840 › |
Alternatives to 342-4840
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
342-4193 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s 2.5-inch Hot-pluggable Internal Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 342-4193
Price: $273.91
342-2325 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable 3.5-inch Hard Drive
SKU: 342-2325
Price: $307.59
342-2078 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 342-2078
Price: $168.42
342-5364 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s 2.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 342-5364
Price: $168.42
342-0123 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6GB/s 16MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Disk Drive
SKU: 342-0123
Price: $173.68
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.