Dell 400-AEIS 400GB SAS MLC 12Gb/s 2.5-inch hot-pluggable enterprise solid state drive delivers ultra-fast, reliable high-performance storage for Dell PowerEdge servers and demanding business

Dell 400-AEIS 400GB SAS MLC 12Gb/s 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-AEIS 400GB Solid State Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and demanding business environments. Built with advanced Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology and a high-speed SAS 12Gb/s interface, this SSD delivers exceptional read/write performance, ultra-low latency, and reliable operation for enterprise-critical workloads.

With a 400GB storage capacity, the drive is ideal for virtualization platforms, enterprise operating systems, transactional databases, RAID arrays, cloud infrastructures, and high-performance business applications. Compared to traditional hard drives, solid-state technology significantly improves application responsiveness, accelerates data access, lowers power consumption, and enhances durability through its no-moving-parts architecture.

The hot-pluggable capability enables administrators to replace or upgrade the drive without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency. Its compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design supports dense server deployments while optimizing airflow efficiency and maximizing rack space utilization within enterprise environments.

Engineered for continuous 24/7 enterprise operation, the Dell 400-AEIS SSD provides enterprise-grade endurance, stability, and dependable high-speed storage performance for mission-critical applications.

Model Type

Internal Enterprise SSD — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, MLC NAND)

Category

Storage — Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
400GB Capacity — Reliable enterprise flash storage
MLC NAND Technology — Enhanced endurance and stable performance
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise-grade connectivity
Hot-Pluggable Design — Replace or upgrade drives without downtime
Solid State Architecture — Ultra-fast data access and low latency
2.5-Inch SFF Design — Ideal for compact server environments
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Built for continuous 24/7 operation
High IOPS Performance — Suitable for demanding enterprise workloads
Energy Efficient — Reduced power consumption compared to HDDs
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-AEIS
Capacity 400GB
Drive Type Internal SSD
NAND Type MLC
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Form Factor 2.5″
Feature Hot-Pluggable
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers
Workload Type Enterprise / High-Performance Storage
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise virtualization
High-performance databases
Cloud computing environments
RAID storage arrays
Transaction-intensive applications
Mission-critical business systems