400-BCQD

400-BCQD – Dell 480GB SAS 12Gb/s Mixed Use 512e Hot-Pluggable Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-BCQD 480GB Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-performance enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and modern data center environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, Mixed Use (MU) workload optimization, 512e sector format, and hot-pluggable functionality, this SSD delivers exceptional speed, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for business-critical applications.

With a storage capacity of 480GB, the Dell 400-BCQD SSD is ideally suited for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, cloud infrastructures, ERP and CRM systems, software-defined storage environments, analytics workloads, and online transaction processing (OLTP) applications. Its solid-state architecture eliminates moving mechanical parts, enabling significantly faster data access, improved system responsiveness, lower latency, and reduced power consumption compared to traditional hard drives.

Optimized for Mixed Use workloads, the drive efficiently supports both read-intensive and write-intensive operations. This balanced performance profile makes it an ideal storage solution for organizations requiring dependable performance across multiple enterprise workloads while maintaining excellent endurance and reliability.

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

The 512e (512-byte Emulation) sector format ensures compatibility with a broad range of enterprise operating systems, storage controllers, and applications while supporting efficient data management. Its hot-pluggable design enables administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, reducing downtime and simplifying maintenance procedures.

Built to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BCQD SSD is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering dependable performance, long-term durability, and scalability for enterprise and data center environments.

Model Type

Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) — SAS 12Gb/s, Mixed Use (MU), 512e, Hot-Pluggable

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
512e (512-byte Emulation) Sector Format
Hot-Pluggable Design for Easy Maintenance
Fast Data Access and Ultra-Low Latency
Balanced Read and Write Endurance
Enterprise-Class Reliability and Performance
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Energy-Efficient Solid State Technology
High IOPS Performance
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-BCQD
Capacity 480GB
Drive Type Enterprise SSD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Mixed Use (MU)
Sector Format 512e
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 Database Servers
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Infrastructure
ERP and CRM Applications
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Application Servers
Business-Critical Workloads
Data Center Storage Upgrades