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

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

The Dell 400-ASMS 2TB SAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed to deliver reliable performance, scalability, and enterprise-grade durability for Dell PowerEdge servers and storage environments. Featuring a 7,200 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, and 512n (512-byte native) sector format, this drive provides dependable data access and broad compatibility for business-critical workloads.

With a storage capacity of 2TB, the drive is ideal for organizations requiring large-scale storage for file servers, backup repositories, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, and long-term data retention. The 512n sector format ensures compatibility with enterprise operating systems, storage controllers, and applications, while the 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design supports high-density server deployments and efficient rack space utilization.

Its hot-pluggable capability allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

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 workloads
7,200 RPM Spindle Speed — Reliable performance for capacity-focused applications
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-ASMS
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
Virtualization environments
Cloud and hybrid cloud infrastructure
Data archiving and retention
Enterprise storage consolidation