400-BCRF

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

The Dell 400-BCRF 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, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for demanding business applications.

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

Designed for Mixed Use workloads, the drive provides a balanced combination of read and write performance, making it suitable for environments that require consistent performance across a variety of enterprise applications. This workload optimization ensures reliable endurance, operational efficiency, and long-term durability for business-critical systems.

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

The 512e (512-byte Emulation) sector format ensures broad compatibility with enterprise operating systems, RAID controllers, storage platforms, and applications while supporting efficient data management and deployment flexibility. Its hot-pluggable design enables administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, reducing maintenance windows and minimizing operational disruptions.

Built according to Dell’s stringent enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BCRF SSD is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, providing dependable performance, scalability, and long-term reliability 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-BCRF
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