401-ABDC

401-ABDC – Dell 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 401-ABDC 1.2TB Hard Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution engineered for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical business environments. Featuring a 10000 RPM spindle speed, SAS 12Gb/s interface, 512n (512 Native) sector format, hot-pluggable functionality, and a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), this hard drive delivers fast data access, high reliability, and enterprise-grade performance for demanding workloads.

With a storage capacity of 1.2TB, the Dell 401-ABDC hard drive is ideally suited for enterprise databases, virtualization platforms, ERP and CRM applications, online transaction processing (OLTP), financial systems, analytics platforms, and application hosting environments. It provides an excellent balance of performance and capacity for organizations requiring responsive storage and dependable operation.

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

Operating at 10000 RPM, the drive provides significantly faster data access and improved I/O performance than standard 7200 RPM enterprise drives. The 512n (512 Native) sector format ensures compatibility with modern operating systems, RAID controllers, and enterprise storage management platforms while supporting efficient data handling.

Its hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance. The compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor enables higher storage density and more efficient use of server storage bays, making it ideal for modern data center deployments.

Built according to Dell’s rigorous enterprise standards, the Dell 401-ABDC hard drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering dependable performance, long-term durability, and data integrity in enterprise and data center environments.

Model Type

Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — SAS 12Gb/s, 10000RPM, 512n, Hot-Pluggable, 2.5-Inch SFF

Category

Storage – Enterprise SAS Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
1.2TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
SAS 12Gb/s High-Speed Interface
10000 RPM Rotational Speed
512n (512 Native) Sector Format
Hot-Pluggable Design
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
High IOPS Performance
Fast Data Access and Low Latency
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 401-ABDC
Capacity 1.2TB
Drive Type Enterprise HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 10000 RPM
Sector Format 512n
Form Factor 2.5-Inch SFF
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 Database Servers
Virtualization Platforms
ERP and CRM Applications
Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
Financial Transaction Systems
Business Analytics Platforms
Application Hosting Environments
High-Performance Computing (HPC)
Server Performance Upgrades
Mission-Critical Enterprise Workloads