400-BCLW

400-BCLW – Dell 480GB SAS 12Gb/s Mixed Use 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-BCLW 480GB Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and modern business environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, Mixed Use (MU) workload optimization, and a compact 2.5-inch form factor, this SSD delivers fast data access, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for a wide range of demanding applications.

With a storage capacity of 480GB, the Dell 400-BCLW SSD is ideally suited for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, cloud infrastructure, ERP and CRM systems, online transaction processing (OLTP), and business-critical applications. Its solid-state architecture eliminates mechanical moving parts, resulting in faster boot times, enhanced application responsiveness, lower latency, and reduced power consumption compared to traditional hard disk drives.

Optimized for Mixed Use workloads, the drive is designed to efficiently handle both read-intensive and write-intensive operations. This balanced performance profile makes it an excellent choice for organizations requiring dependable storage performance across diverse enterprise workloads while maintaining strong endurance and reliability.

The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides enterprise-grade bandwidth, superior fault tolerance, and enhanced scalability. Compared to SATA-based SSDs, SAS technology offers higher throughput, dual-port capabilities, and improved reliability, making it ideal for mission-critical server and storage infrastructures.

The compact 2.5-inch form factor enables higher storage density within server chassis, allowing organizations to maximize storage capacity while optimizing valuable rack space in data center environments. Built to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BCLW SSD is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering long-term durability, scalability, and consistent performance.

Model Type

Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) — SAS 12Gb/s, Mixed Use (MU), 2.5-Inch

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
480GB Enterprise SSD Storage Capacity
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
Mixed Use (MU) Workload Optimization
Fast Data Access and Ultra-Low Latency
Balanced Read and Write Endurance
Enterprise-Class Reliability and Performance
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Compact 2.5-Inch Form Factor
Enhanced Application Responsiveness
Energy-Efficient Solid State Technology
Scalable Enterprise Storage Solution
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-BCLW
Capacity 480GB
Drive Type Enterprise SSD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Mixed Use (MU)
Form Factor 2.5-Inch
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Database Servers
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Infrastructure
ERP and CRM Applications
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Application Servers
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Business-Critical Workloads
Data Center Storage Upgrades