400-BGLS

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

The Dell 400-BGLS 12TB Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and modern data center environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, 256MB cache, hot-pluggable functionality, 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 12TB storage capacity, the Dell 400-BGLS hard drive is ideally suited for enterprise file storage, backup and recovery systems, cloud computing infrastructures, software-defined storage (SDS), virtualization environments, surveillance systems, big data repositories, and long-term archival applications. It enables organizations to efficiently manage rapidly growing data volumes while maintaining cost-effective storage scalability.

The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides enterprise-class bandwidth, dual-port connectivity, enhanced fault tolerance, and superior reliability compared to SATA-based storage solutions. This ensures consistent performance and seamless integration into mission-critical server and storage infrastructures.

Operating at 7200 RPM, the drive delivers reliable throughput and responsive data access for a wide range of enterprise workloads. The large 256MB cache improves overall performance by accelerating frequently accessed data, reducing latency, and enhancing read/write efficiency during intensive operations.

Its hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance. The 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) maximizes storage density, making it an ideal solution for high-capacity server and storage deployments.

Built according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 400-BGLS hard drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, ensuring dependable performance, long-term durability, and data integrity in enterprise and data center environments.

Model Type

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

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
12TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
7200 RPM Rotational Speed
256MB Cache Buffer
Hot-Pluggable Design
3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
Enterprise-Class Reliability
High-Capacity Data Storage Solution
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Scalable Storage Expansion
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-BGLS
Capacity 12TB
Drive Type Enterprise HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Cache 256MB
Form Factor 3.5-Inch LFF
Hot-Plug Support Yes
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
Enterprise File Storage
Backup and Recovery Systems
Cloud Storage Infrastructure
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Virtualization Environments
Big Data Repositories
Surveillance Storage Systems
Data Archiving Solutions
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Data Center Capacity Expansion