400-BCQW

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

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

With a storage capacity of 480GB, the Dell 400-BCQW SSD is ideally suited for enterprise databases, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructures, ERP and CRM systems, software-defined storage environments, business analytics, and online transaction processing (OLTP) applications. Its solid-state architecture eliminates moving mechanical components, resulting in faster data access, enhanced application responsiveness, reduced latency, and lower 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 workload capability makes it an excellent storage solution for organizations that require dependable performance across a variety of enterprise applications while maintaining strong endurance and long-term reliability.

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

The 512e (512-byte Emulation) sector format ensures broad compatibility with 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-BCQW SSD is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering dependable performance, scalability, and long-term durability in 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-BCQW
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