400-BFQW

400-BFQW – Dell 960GB SAS 12Gb/s Mixed Use 512e 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-BFQW 960GB Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-performance enterprise storage solution designed 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, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for demanding workloads.

With a storage capacity of 960GB, the Dell 400-BFQW SSD is ideally suited for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, cloud computing infrastructures, ERP and CRM systems, software-defined storage (SDS), business analytics applications, and online transaction processing (OLTP) environments. Its advanced solid-state architecture eliminates moving mechanical components, enabling significantly faster data access, improved application responsiveness, enhanced system reliability, and reduced power consumption compared to traditional hard disk drives.

Optimized for Mixed Use workloads, the drive efficiently handles environments requiring a balanced combination of read and write operations. This makes it an ideal solution for organizations seeking versatile enterprise storage capable of supporting multiple business-critical applications while maintaining strong endurance and consistent performance.

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

The 512e (512-byte Emulation) sector format ensures compatibility with modern operating systems, RAID controllers, and storage management platforms while supporting efficient deployment and data migration. Its hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance procedures.

Manufactured according to Dell’s strict enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BFQW SSD is engineered 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
960GB Enterprise SSD Storage Capacity
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
Mixed Use (MU) Workload Optimization
512e (512-byte Emulation) Sector Format
Hot-Pluggable Design
Ultra-Low Latency Performance
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
Enterprise-Class Reliability and Endurance
High IOPS Performance
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Energy-Efficient Flash Storage
Enhanced Data Integrity Protection
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-BFQW
Capacity 960GB
Drive Type Enterprise SSD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Mixed Use (MU)
Sector Format 512e
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)
Business Analytics Platforms
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Application Hosting Environments
Mission-Critical Business Workloads
Data Center Storage Upgrades