400-ASHQ

400-ASHQ – Dell 2TB 7,200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 4Kn 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive

The Dell 400-ASHQ 2TB SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and modern data center environments. Featuring a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, and advanced 4Kn (4K Native) sector format, this drive delivers reliable performance, enhanced storage efficiency, and enterprise-grade durability for business-critical workloads.

The 4Kn sector architecture improves storage utilization and data integrity by using native 4KB sectors, making it ideal for modern operating systems and enterprise applications. With a generous 2TB capacity, the drive is well-suited for file storage, backup repositories, virtualization environments, cloud infrastructure, and large-scale data retention requirements.

Its compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design enables efficient deployment in high-density server configurations, while the hot-pluggable capability allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, ensuring maximum uptime and operational continuity.

Model Type:

Internal Enterprise HDD — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, 7.2K RPM, 4Kn, Hot-Pluggable)

Category:

Storage — Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features:
2TB Capacity — High-capacity storage for enterprise workloads
7,200 RPM Spindle Speed — Reliable performance for business applications
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
4Kn (4K Native) Sector Format — Improved storage efficiency and data integrity
2.5-Inch SFF Design — Optimized for high-density server environments
Hot-Pluggable Support — Enables maintenance without downtime
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Ideal for Capacity-Focused Storage Applications — Balances efficiency and scalability
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model 400-ASHQ
Capacity 2TB
Drive Type Internal HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Sector Format 4Kn (4K Native)
Spindle Speed 7,200 RPM
Form Factor 2.5″
Hot-Pluggable Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 1.2 GB/s
Workload Type Enterprise / Capacity Storage
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Arrays
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases:
Enterprise file servers
Backup and disaster recovery systems
Cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
Virtualization environments
Data archiving and long-term retention
Enterprise storage consolidation