400-ASMQ

400-ASMQ – Dell 1.8TB 10,000 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 400-ASMQ 1.8TB SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity, high-performance enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and modern data center environments. Featuring a 10,000 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, and 512e (512-byte emulation) sector format, this drive delivers exceptional reliability, fast data access, and broad compatibility for mission-critical business applications.

With its 1.8TB storage capacity, the drive provides an excellent balance between performance and capacity, making it ideal for virtualization platforms, database servers, cloud infrastructure, RAID storage arrays, and enterprise workloads that require both speed and scalability. The 512e sector format ensures compatibility with a wide range of operating systems, storage controllers, and enterprise applications.

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

Model Type:

Internal Enterprise HDD — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, 10K RPM, 512e, Hot-Pluggable)

Category:

Storage — Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features:
1.8TB Capacity — High-capacity storage for enterprise workloads
10,000 RPM Spindle Speed — Fast and responsive data access
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
512e 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
Excellent Balance of Capacity and Performance — Ideal for business-critical applications
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model 400-ASMQ
Capacity 1.8TB
Drive Type Internal HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Sector Format 512e (512-byte Emulation)
Spindle Speed 10,000 RPM
Form Factor 2.5″
Hot-Pluggable Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 1.2 GB/s
Workload Type Enterprise / Performance Storage
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Arrays
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases:
Enterprise virtualization environments
Database and transactional systems
Cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
RAID performance storage arrays
Business-critical server workloads
Data center storage deployments