401-ABDS – Dell 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512n Hot-Swappable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive with Tray
The Dell 401-ABDS 2TB Hard Drive is a dependable and cost-effective enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and business-critical IT environments. Featuring a 2TB storage capacity, 7200 RPM rotational speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface, 512n (512 Native) sector format, hot-swappable functionality, an included drive tray, and a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), this hard drive provides reliable performance, efficient storage management, and enterprise-grade durability.
With its 2TB capacity, the Dell 401-ABDS is ideal for file servers, backup systems, cloud storage environments, virtualization platforms, surveillance storage, and general-purpose business applications. It offers an excellent balance between storage capacity and affordability, making it suitable for organizations seeking scalable storage solutions without the premium cost of high-performance SAS drives.
The SATA 6Gb/s interface delivers dependable data transfer performance while maintaining broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge server platforms and enterprise storage infrastructures. The interface is optimized for high-capacity storage workloads, data archiving, and applications where storage density and cost efficiency are key priorities.
Operating at 7200 RPM, the drive provides stable throughput, efficient data access, and reliable performance for daily enterprise operations. The 512n sector format ensures compatibility with modern operating systems, RAID controllers, and storage management platforms while supporting efficient data handling.
The included hot-swappable drive tray enables quick installation and replacement without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and simplifying maintenance procedures. This feature is particularly valuable in environments where continuous system availability is essential.
Manufactured to Dell’s rigorous quality standards, the Dell 401-ABDS hard drive is engineered for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering long-term reliability, data integrity, and dependable performance in enterprise and data center deployments.
Model Type
Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — SATA 6Gb/s, 7200RPM, 512n, Hot-Swappable, 2.5-Inch SFF with Tray
Category
Storage – Enterprise SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Key Features
2TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
SATA 6Gb/s Interface
7200 RPM Rotational Speed
512n (512 Native) Sector Format
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
Hot-Swappable Design
Includes Dell Drive Tray
Reliable Enterprise Performance
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Cost-Effective Storage Solution
Broad RAID and OS Compatibility
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 401-ABDS
Capacity 2TB
Drive Type Enterprise HDD
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Sector Format 512n
Form Factor 2.5-Inch SFF
Hot-Swap Support Yes
Included Tray Yes
Data Transfer Rate Up to 6Gb/s
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Enterprise Grade Yes
Technology Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise File Servers
Backup and Recovery Systems
Cloud Storage Infrastructure
Virtualization Platforms
Data Archiving Solutions
Network Storage Applications
Business-Critical Applications
Surveillance Data Storage
Departmental Servers
General Enterprise Workloads