400-BDHQ

400-BDHQ – Dell 1.6TB Triple-Level Cell (TLC) SAS 12Gb/s Write Intensive 512e Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-BDHQ 1.6TB 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, Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash technology, Write Intensive (WI) workload optimization, 512e sector format, hot-pluggable functionality, and a compact 2.5-inch form factor, this SSD delivers exceptional write performance, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for demanding data-intensive applications.

With a storage capacity of 1.6TB, the Dell 400-BDHQ SSD is ideally suited for enterprise databases, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructures, ERP and CRM systems, online transaction processing (OLTP), financial applications, software-defined storage environments, and high-performance analytics workloads. Its advanced solid-state architecture eliminates moving mechanical components, enabling significantly faster data access, enhanced application responsiveness, reduced power consumption, and superior operational reliability compared to traditional hard disk drives.

Optimized specifically for Write Intensive workloads, the drive is engineered to sustain heavy write operations while maintaining consistent performance and endurance. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations requiring high IOPS, rapid transaction processing, and dependable storage performance for business-critical applications.

The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class bandwidth, dual-port connectivity, advanced fault tolerance, and superior scalability. Compared to SATA SSDs, SAS technology delivers higher throughput, greater availability, 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 modern operating systems, RAID controllers, and enterprise storage platforms. Its hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance procedures.

Built according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BDHQ SSD is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, providing dependable performance, long-term durability, and data integrity for enterprise and data center deployments.

Model Type

Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) — SAS 12Gb/s, Write Intensive (WI), Triple-Level Cell (TLC), 512e, Hot-Pluggable, 2.5-Inch

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
1.6TB Enterprise SSD Storage Capacity
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
Write Intensive (WI) Workload Optimization
Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND Flash Technology
512e (512-byte Emulation) Sector Format
Hot-Pluggable Design
Ultra-Low Latency Performance
High IOPS for Write-Heavy Applications
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
Enterprise-Class Reliability and Endurance
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-BDHQ
Capacity 1.6TB
Drive Type Enterprise SSD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
NAND Type Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Workload Type Write Intensive (WI)
Sector Format 512e
Form Factor 2.5-Inch
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 Databases
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
ERP and CRM Applications
Financial Services Workloads
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Data Analytics Platforms
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Business-Critical Applications