400-BCRB

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

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

With a storage capacity of 480GB, the Dell 400-BCRB SSD is ideal for enterprise databases, virtualization infrastructures, cloud computing environments, ERP and CRM platforms, application servers, and business-critical workloads. Its solid-state architecture eliminates moving parts, enabling significantly faster data access, reduced latency, enhanced system responsiveness, and lower power consumption compared to traditional spinning hard drives.

Designed for Mixed Use workloads, the drive provides a balanced combination of read and write performance, making it suitable for organizations that require consistent performance across a variety of enterprise applications. Whether supporting transactional databases, virtual machines, analytics platforms, or storage-intensive business processes, the SSD delivers dependable performance and long-term durability.

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

The 512e (512-byte Emulation) sector format ensures broad compatibility with modern operating systems, RAID controllers, and enterprise applications while facilitating efficient storage management. The hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing operational downtime and simplifying maintenance.

Built according to Dell's stringent enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BCRB SSD is designed for continuous 24/7 operation, providing reliable performance, scalability, and long-term data integrity 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-BCRB
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