400-ASHR

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

The Dell 400-ASHR 2TB SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and data center environments that require dependable performance, scalability, and storage efficiency. Featuring a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, and advanced 4Kn (4K Native) sector format, this drive delivers reliable operation and optimized storage management for modern enterprise workloads.

The 4Kn architecture utilizes native 4KB sectors to improve storage efficiency, reduce overhead, and enhance data integrity, making it an excellent choice for contemporary operating systems and enterprise applications. With 2TB of storage capacity, the drive is ideal for file storage, backup repositories, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, and large-scale data retention requirements.

Its 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design supports high-density server deployments, while the hot-pluggable capability enables seamless drive replacement or upgrades without interrupting server operations, ensuring maximum uptime.

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 enterprise storage solution
7,200 RPM Spindle Speed — Reliable performance for business workloads
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 dense server environments
Hot-Pluggable Support — Enables maintenance and upgrades without downtime
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Ideal for Capacity-Oriented Workloads — Supports growing enterprise data requirements
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model 400-ASHR
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 and application servers
Backup and disaster recovery systems
Cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
Virtualization environments
Data archiving and retention
Enterprise storage consolidation