400-BCRD

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

The Dell 400-BCRD 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, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for demanding enterprise workloads.

With a storage capacity of 480GB, the Dell 400-BCRD SSD is designed to support enterprise databases, virtualization environments, cloud infrastructures, ERP and CRM systems, software-defined storage, business analytics platforms, and online transaction processing (OLTP) applications. Its advanced solid-state architecture eliminates mechanical components, providing significantly faster data access, improved responsiveness, lower latency, and reduced power consumption compared to conventional hard drives.

Optimized for Mixed Use workloads, this SSD offers a balanced combination of read and write performance, making it ideal for organizations that require consistent, reliable storage performance across a variety of applications. The drive is engineered to deliver strong endurance and long-term reliability while maintaining excellent operational efficiency.

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

The 512e (512-byte Emulation) sector format ensures compatibility with a wide range of operating systems, storage controllers, RAID configurations, and enterprise applications. Its hot-pluggable design allows drives to be replaced or upgraded without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and simplifying system maintenance.

Manufactured according to Dell’s strict enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BCRD SSD is built for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering dependable performance, scalability, and long-term data integrity in enterprise and data center deployments.

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-BCRD
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