400-ASMR

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

The Dell 400-ASMR 2TB Nearline SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and data center environments that require reliable, scalable, and cost-effective storage. Featuring a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, and 512n (512-byte native) sector format, this drive delivers dependable performance and broad compatibility for capacity-focused enterprise workloads.

As a Nearline (NL-SAS) drive, it combines the affordability and high-capacity benefits of traditional storage with the reliability and enterprise-grade connectivity of the SAS interface. With 2TB of storage capacity, the drive is ideal for file servers, backup repositories, cloud infrastructure, virtualization environments, data archiving, and long-term retention 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 server operations, ensuring maximum uptime and operational continuity.

Model Type:

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

Category:

Storage — Enterprise Nearline SAS Hard Disk Drive (NL-SAS HDD)

Key Features:
2TB Capacity — High-capacity storage for enterprise data growth
7,200 RPM Spindle Speed — Reliable performance for capacity-oriented workloads
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — Enterprise-grade connectivity and reliability
Nearline (NL-SAS) Technology — Combines affordability with enterprise-class features
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
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model 400-ASMR
Capacity 2TB
Drive Type Internal Nearline 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 storage
Data archiving and retention
Cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
Virtualization environments
Enterprise storage consolidation