400-19736 – Dell 500GB 7200RPM 6Gb/s Nearline 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive (PowerEdge / PowerVault)
The Dell 400-19736 500GB Nearline Hard Drive is a reliable and cost-effective storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault servers. Operating at 7,200 RPM with a 6Gb/s interface, it offers a balanced combination of performance and capacity, making it ideal for bulk storage and non-latency-sensitive workloads.
Built in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF), this drive is perfect for high-density server environments where space efficiency is critical. The hot-pluggable design enables seamless installation or replacement without shutting down the system, ensuring maximum uptime.
As a nearline drive, it is optimized for data storage, backup, and archival purposes rather than high-performance transactional tasks. Engineered for 24/7 operation, it provides dependable performance in enterprise environments.
Model Type:
Internal Enterprise HDD — 2.5″ Nearline (7.2K RPM, 6Gb/s, Hot-Pluggable)
Category:
Storage — Nearline Enterprise Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Key Features:
500GB Capacity — Suitable for bulk storage needs
7200 RPM Speed — Balanced performance and efficiency
6Gb/s Interface — Reliable data transfer
Nearline Classification — Optimized for archival and backup workloads
Hot-Pluggable Design — Replace without system downtime
2.5-Inch SFF Form Factor — Ideal for space-constrained servers
24/7 Operation Ready — Built for continuous use
PowerEdge & PowerVault Compatible — Designed for Dell enterprise systems
RAID Compatible — Supports scalable storage arrays
Technical Specifications:
Specification Details
Model 400-19736
Capacity 500GB
Drive Type Internal HDD (Nearline)
Interface 6Gb/s (SAS/SATA – model dependent)
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Form Factor 2.5″ SFF (Hot-Pluggable)
Workload Type Nearline / Archival / Bulk Storage
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge & PowerVault Servers
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases:
Backup and archival storage
File servers and media storage
Secondary storage tiers
RAID arrays for capacity-focused workloads
Enterprise data centers