Dell 400-24986 2TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5-inch NL 512N hard drive for Gen 13 PowerEdge servers delivers reliable enterprise nearline storage performance and scalable capacity.

Dell 400-24986 2TB 7200RPM 12Gb/s 3.5-Inch NL 512N Hard Drive Gen 13

The Dell 400-24986 2TB Nearline Hard Drive is a reliable and high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge Gen 13 servers and enterprise storage environments. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed and SAS 12Gb/s interface, this drive delivers dependable data transfer performance, stable throughput, and efficient storage management for business-critical workloads.

With a large 2TB storage capacity, the drive is ideal for nearline storage applications, backup systems, file servers, virtualization environments, and enterprise data archiving. The 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design supports scalable storage expansion while maintaining operational efficiency in demanding data center infrastructures.

Built using 512N (512 Native) sector formatting, the drive ensures compatibility with legacy operating systems and enterprise applications that require standard 512-byte sector architecture. Engineered for continuous 24/7 enterprise operation, the Dell 400-24986 hard drive offers durability, reliability, and consistent performance for modern business environments.

Model Type

Internal Nearline Enterprise HDD — 3.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, 7200 RPM, NL 512N) Gen 13

Category

Storage — Enterprise Nearline Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
2TB Capacity — High-capacity enterprise storage solution
7200 RPM Speed — Reliable and efficient performance
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
Nearline (NL) Storage — Ideal for backup and archival workloads
512N Sector Format — Legacy system and application compatibility
3.5-Inch LFF Design — Optimized for enterprise server deployments
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Gen 13 Compatibility — Built for Dell PowerEdge Gen 13 systems
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-24986
Capacity 2TB
Drive Type Internal Nearline HDD
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Sector Format 512N
Form Factor 3.5″
Generation Gen 13
Workload Type Nearline / Enterprise Storage
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Gen 13 Servers
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise backup solutions
File and storage servers
Nearline data storage
RAID storage arrays
Virtualization environments
Data archiving and recovery systems