Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Dell 342-5261 (342-5261 - Dell 175GB Single-Level Cell (SLC) PCI Express 2.0 x4 NVMe Hot-Swappable U.2 2.5-inch Solid State Drive) is a Solid State Drives component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 175 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of NVMe, features of Hot-Swap, SLC NAND. Appropriate for OS boot tier (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, ESXi), application data tier, database log volumes, and tier-2 capacity in mixed-storage clusters. Pro Disk Network maintains the 342-5261 in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.
The 342-5261 is a Dell solid state drives component with capacity 175 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface NVMe. Pricing on the 342-5261 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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The 342-5261 is a Dell solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 342-5261 ship?
If in stock, the 342-5261 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 342-5261 is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
OLTP Database — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle data and log volumes. Mixed-use SSDs (3 DWPD) recommended for transaction-heavy workloads.
VMware Datastore — ESXi 7/8 datastores hosting 30–80 VMs per drive. RAID 10 for write-intensive, RAID 5 for read-leaning VM mixes.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
What is the 342-5261?
The 342-5261 is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 175 GB and form factor 2.5-inch, manufactured by Dell. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 342-5261
Pros
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions about 342-5261
Is the 342-5261 a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 342-5261 as factory-original Dell inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Dell servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 342-5261 fit my system?
The 342-5261 is a Dell solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 342-5261 ship?
If in stock, the 342-5261 ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 342-5261?
New 342-5261 units carry the full Dell manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 342-5261?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 342 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
342-5200 — 342-5200 - Dell 600GB SAS 6Gb/s 15000RPM 3.5-inch Hot-Swappable Hard Drive for PowerEdge / PowerVault Server — $188.00
342-5203 — 342-5203 - Dell 3TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $2,864.17
342-5205 — 342-5205 - Dell 1TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $111.87
342-5206 — 342-5206 - Dell 500GB 5400RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $144.93
342-5207 — 342-5207 - Dell 750GB 5400RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $157.34
342-5211 — 342-5211 - Dell 146GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $355.66
342-5212 — 342-5212 - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge M610 / PowerVault MD3220 Server system — $315.61
342-5213 — 342-5213 - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive With Tray — $152.05
342-5214 — 342-5214 - Dell 300GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $440.81
342-5215 — 342-5215 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $167.18
342-5216 — 342-5216 - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $243.47
342-5218 — 342-5218 - Dell 600GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray — $299.20