The Sun 542-0387 (542-0387 - Sun 300GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive) is a Server Hard Drive component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 300 GB, spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS, data rate of 6 Gb/s. Common deployment scenarios include database transaction-log volumes, virtualization datastores, OS-boot tier, backup-repository targets, and warm-data tiers in tiered-storage architectures. Pro Disk Network sources the 542-0387 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The 542-0387 is a Sun server hard drive component with capacity 300 GB, spindle speed 10,000 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pro Disk Network sells the 542-0387 for $548.82 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 542-0387 work with my RAID controller?
The 542-0387 operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the 542-0387 ship?
If in stock, the 542-0387 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 542-0387 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.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
What is the 542-0387?
The 542-0387 is a Sun enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 300 GB and spindle speed 10,000 RPM, manufactured by Sun. 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 542-0387
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Designed for capacity tier, not write-intensive cache
Not a drop-in for desktop NAS without verifying caddy
Some firmware revs locked to specific RAID-controller families
Frequently Asked Questions about 542-0387
Is the 542-0387 a genuine Sun part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 542-0387 as factory-original Sun inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Sun servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 542-0387 work with my RAID controller?
The 542-0387 operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the 542-0387 ship?
If in stock, the 542-0387 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 542-0387?
New 542-0387 units carry the full Sun 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 542-0387?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 542 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
542-0311 — 542-0311 - Sun 600GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $479.80
542-0330 — 542-0330 - Sun Oracle 512GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $226.08
542-0331 — 542-0331 - Sun 600GB 10000RPM 2.5-inch SAS 6GB/s 16MB Cache Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive — $1,274.99
542-0338 — 542-0338 - Sun 600GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $392.99
542-0340 — 542-0340 - Sun 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $450.00
542-0351 — 542-0351 - Sun 1TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $240.29
542-0352 — 542-0352 - Sun 2TB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 32MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $960.70
542-0352-01 — 542-0352-01 - Sun 2TB 7200RPM SATA 3GB/s 32MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $960.70
542-0371 — 542-0371 - Sun 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 32MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $273.91
542-0371-01 — 542-0371-01 - Sun 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 32MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $155.79
542-0384 — 542-0384 - Sun 300GB 10000RPM 2.5-inch SAS 6GB/s 16MB Cache Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive — $259.50
542-0384-01 — 542-0384-01 - Sun 300GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Bracket — $359.63
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Server Hard Drive
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the 542-0387, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the 542-0387 for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.