400-BEKI

400-BEKI – Dell 12TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 400-BEKI 12TB Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and data center environments that demand reliable, scalable, and cost-effective storage. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, 256MB cache, and a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), this hard drive delivers dependable performance, exceptional storage capacity, and enterprise-grade reliability for business-critical workloads.

With a massive storage capacity of 12TB, the Dell 400-BEKI hard drive is ideally suited for cloud storage infrastructures, backup and recovery systems, virtualization platforms, software-defined storage (SDS), enterprise file servers, data warehousing applications, surveillance storage systems, and archival repositories. Its large-capacity design enables organizations to efficiently manage growing data volumes while maximizing storage density and reducing overall infrastructure costs.

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

Equipped with a 256MB cache, the drive improves overall system responsiveness by optimizing data buffering and accelerating read/write operations. Combined with the 7200 RPM rotational speed, it delivers a balanced mix of performance, capacity, and energy efficiency suitable for large-scale enterprise storage deployments.

Its 3.5-inch Large Form Factor maximizes storage capacity per drive bay, enabling organizations to expand storage resources efficiently while optimizing rack space utilization. Built according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BEKI hard drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, ensuring dependable performance, scalability, and long-term reliability.

Model Type

Enterprise Hard Drive (HDD) — 7200 RPM, SAS 12Gb/s, 256MB Cache, 3.5-Inch

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Hard Drive (HDD)

Key Features
12TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
7200 RPM Rotational Speed
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
256MB Cache Memory
3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
High-Capacity Enterprise Storage
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
Enterprise-Class Reliability and Durability
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Advanced Data Integrity and Availability
Broad Enterprise Compatibility
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-BEKI
Capacity 12TB
Drive Type Enterprise HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Cache 256MB
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Form Factor 3.5-Inch LFF
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Technology Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Cloud Storage Infrastructure
Backup and Recovery Systems
Virtualization Platforms
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Enterprise File Servers
Data Warehousing Applications
Surveillance Storage Systems
Archival Storage Repositories
Data Center Storage Expansion
High-Capacity Enterprise Workloads