400-BFQI

400-BFQI – Dell 960GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SAS 12Gb/s Mixed Use Hot-Pluggable Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-BFQI 960GB Solid State Drive (SSD) is a premium enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology, a high-speed SAS 12Gb/s interface, Mixed Use (MU) workload optimization, and hot-pluggable functionality, this SSD delivers exceptional performance, endurance, and reliability for demanding enterprise applications.

With a storage capacity of 960GB, the Dell 400-BFQI SSD is ideal for virtualization infrastructures, enterprise databases, cloud computing environments, ERP and CRM systems, software-defined storage (SDS), analytics platforms, and online transaction processing (OLTP) workloads. Its advanced solid-state architecture eliminates mechanical moving parts, providing faster data access, ultra-low latency, enhanced application responsiveness, and improved energy efficiency compared to traditional hard disk drives.

Built with Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND technology, the drive offers superior endurance and write performance compared to standard TLC-based SSDs, making it particularly suitable for enterprise environments that require consistent performance under intensive workloads. The Mixed Use (MU) classification ensures balanced optimization for both read and write operations, supporting a wide variety of business-critical applications.

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

Its hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, reducing maintenance windows and maximizing system availability. Built according to Dell’s strict enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BFQI SSD is designed for continuous 24/7 operation and long-term deployment in enterprise and data center environments.

Model Type

Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) — MLC NAND, SAS 12Gb/s, Mixed Use (MU), Hot-Pluggable

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
960GB Enterprise SSD Storage Capacity
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Flash Technology
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
Mixed Use (MU) Workload Optimization
Hot-Pluggable Design
Ultra-Low Latency Performance
Enterprise-Class Reliability and Endurance
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
High IOPS Performance
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enhanced Write Endurance
Energy-Efficient Flash Storage
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-BFQI
Capacity 960GB
Drive Type Enterprise SSD
NAND Technology Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Mixed Use (MU)
Hot-Plug Support Yes
Form Factor 2.5-Inch SFF
Data Transfer Rate Up to 12Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Dual-Port Support Yes
Technology Solid State Drive (SSD)
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise Database Servers
Virtualization Platforms
Cloud Computing Infrastructure
ERP and CRM Applications
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Business Analytics Systems
High-Performance Application Hosting
Mission-Critical Enterprise Workloads
Data Center Storage Expansion and Upgrades