400-AZWL

400-AZWL – Dell 12TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 400-AZWL 12TB Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and data-intensive business environments. Featuring a 7200 RPM rotational speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, 256MB cache, hot-pluggable functionality, and a 3.5-inch form factor, this hard drive delivers reliable performance, exceptional storage capacity, and enterprise-grade dependability for mission-critical workloads.

With a substantial 12TB storage capacity, the Dell 400-AZWL is ideally suited for large-scale data storage, backup and recovery systems, cloud infrastructure, virtualization platforms, file servers, data warehousing, and business-critical applications. It provides organizations with the capacity needed to manage rapidly growing data volumes while maintaining consistent performance and reliability.

The SAS 12Gb/s interface offers high-speed data transfer rates, enhanced reliability, and enterprise-level connectivity required for demanding storage environments. Combined with a 256MB cache, the drive improves read/write efficiency, accelerates data access, and optimizes performance across multi-user and high-volume workloads.

Operating at 7200 RPM, the Dell 400-AZWL strikes an ideal balance between storage capacity, performance, and power efficiency. This makes it an excellent choice for nearline storage applications, backup repositories, large file storage systems, and enterprise storage arrays.

Its hot-pluggable design enables administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance. The 3.5-inch large form factor maximizes storage capacity per drive, helping organizations increase storage density while optimizing infrastructure costs.

Built to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 400-AZWL Hard Drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering long-term reliability, scalability, and consistent performance in enterprise and data center environments.

Model Type

Enterprise Hard Drive (HDD) — SAS 12Gb/s, 7200RPM, 256MB Cache, Hot-Pluggable, 3.5-Inch

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
12TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
7200 RPM Rotational Speed
256MB Cache Buffer
Hot-Pluggable Design
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
High-Capacity Nearline Storage Solution
Fast and Reliable Data Access
3.5-Inch Large Form Factor
Scalable Storage for Data Centers
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-AZWL
Capacity 12TB
Drive Type Enterprise Hard Drive (HDD)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Cache 256MB
Form Factor 3.5-Inch
Hot-Plug Support Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Data Storage
Backup and Recovery Systems
Cloud Infrastructure
Virtualization Platforms
File and Print Servers
Data Warehousing
Big Data Storage Environments
Nearline Storage Applications
Data Center Expansion Projects
Business-Critical Storage Solutions