401-ABHY

401-ABHY – Dell 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive

The Dell 401-ABHY 12TB Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and data-intensive business environments. Featuring a massive 12TB storage capacity, 7200 RPM rotational speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface, 256MB cache, hot-pluggable functionality, and a 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF), this hard drive delivers dependable performance, excellent storage density, and enterprise-grade reliability for large-scale storage applications.

Built for organizations managing rapidly growing data volumes, the Dell 401-ABHY is ideal for backup and recovery systems, cloud storage platforms, file servers, data archiving, surveillance storage, content repositories, and software-defined storage environments. Its substantial 12TB capacity allows businesses to maximize storage utilization while reducing the number of drives required within server and storage infrastructures.

The SATA 6Gb/s interface provides reliable data transfer performance and broad compatibility with enterprise server environments. Combined with a large 256MB cache, the drive enhances read and write efficiency, improves data throughput, and supports smooth performance for storage-intensive workloads.

Operating at 7200 RPM, the drive offers a balance of capacity, performance, and energy efficiency, making it well-suited for high-capacity enterprise storage deployments. The large onboard cache further improves responsiveness by reducing access times for frequently requested data and optimizing overall drive performance.

The hot-pluggable design enables administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing maintenance downtime and ensuring continuous system availability. This feature is particularly valuable in enterprise environments where uptime and operational continuity are critical.

Engineered according to Dell’s stringent enterprise standards, the Dell 401-ABHY hard drive is built for continuous 24/7 operation, delivering reliable performance, long-term durability, and data integrity for enterprise and data center deployments.

Model Type

Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD) — SATA 6Gb/s, 7200RPM, 256MB Cache, Hot-Pluggable, 3.5-Inch LFF

Category

Storage – Enterprise High-Capacity SATA Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
12TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
SATA 6Gb/s Interface
7200 RPM Rotational Speed
256MB Cache Memory
3.5-Inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
Hot-Pluggable Design
High-Capacity Storage Solution
Enhanced Read/Write Performance
Enterprise-Class Reliability
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers
Cost-Effective Large-Scale Storage
Designed for Continuous 24/7 Operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 401-ABHY
Capacity 12TB
Drive Type Enterprise HDD
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Rotational Speed 7200 RPM
Cache 256MB
Form Factor 3.5-Inch LFF
Hot-Plug Support 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
Backup and Disaster Recovery Systems
Cloud Storage Infrastructure
Enterprise File Servers
Data Archiving Solutions
Surveillance Storage Platforms
Content Management Systems
Software-Defined Storage (SDS)
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Large-Scale Data Repositories
Data Center Storage Environments