400-ASKG

400-ASKG – Dell 2TB 7,200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 400-ASKG 2TB SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and demanding data center environments. Featuring a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, and 512n (512-byte native) sector format, this drive delivers reliable performance, broad system compatibility, and scalable storage capacity for business-critical workloads.

With its generous 2TB storage capacity, the drive is ideal for organizations handling large volumes of data, including file storage, backup and recovery, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, and long-term data retention. The 512n sector format ensures compatibility with a wide range of enterprise operating systems, applications, and storage controllers.

Its compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design enables high-density server deployments, while the hot-pluggable capability allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without interrupting system operations, ensuring maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

Model Type:

Internal Enterprise HDD — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, 7.2K RPM, 512n, Hot-Pluggable)

Category:

Storage — Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features:
2TB Capacity — High-capacity storage for enterprise environments
7,200 RPM Spindle Speed — Reliable performance for capacity-oriented workloads
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
512n Sector Format — Broad compatibility with enterprise systems and applications
2.5-Inch SFF Design — Optimized for high-density server deployments
Hot-Pluggable Support — Enables maintenance and upgrades without downtime
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
RAID Compatible — Suitable for enterprise storage configurations
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model 400-ASKG
Capacity 2TB
Drive Type Internal HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Sector Format 512n (512-byte 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 retention
Enterprise storage consolidation