Dell 400-ANWP 2TB 7,200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 128MB cache 512n hot-pluggable 2.5-inch hard drive delivers reliable enterprise storage, enhanced compatibility, and continuous availability for Dell PowerEdge

400-ANWP – Dell 2TB 7,200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 128MB Cache 512n Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Hard Drive

The Dell 400-ANWP 2TB Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical data center environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, 128MB cache, 512n (512-byte native) sector format, and hot-pluggable functionality, this drive delivers dependable performance, broad compatibility, and high availability for enterprise workloads.

Built in a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), the drive provides 2TB of storage capacity while supporting high-density server deployments. The integrated 128MB cache enhances data access efficiency and overall system responsiveness, while the 512n sector format ensures compatibility with legacy operating systems, enterprise applications, and storage infrastructures.

The hot-pluggable design enables administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous business operations. Engineered for 24/7 enterprise use, the Dell 400-ANWP is ideal for virtualization, file storage, backup and recovery, cloud infrastructure, and general-purpose enterprise applications.

Model Type

Internal Enterprise Hard Drive — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, 7.2K RPM, 128MB Cache, 512n, Hot-Pluggable)

Category

Storage — Enterprise Capacity Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
2TB Storage Capacity — High-capacity enterprise data storage
7,200 RPM Spindle Speed — Balanced performance and efficiency
128MB Cache — Improved data access and application responsiveness
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
512n Sector Format — Supports compatibility with legacy systems and applications
Hot-Pluggable Design — Enables maintenance without server downtime
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor — Optimized for dense server deployments
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-ANWP
Capacity 2TB
Drive Type Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 7,200 RPM
Cache 128MB
Sector Format 512n (512-byte Native)
Form Factor 2.5″ SFF
Feature Hot-Pluggable
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Systems
Usage Class Enterprise Capacity Storage
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise file servers
Backup and disaster recovery systems
Virtualization environments
Cloud infrastructure deployments
Data center storage arrays
Business applications and databases
General-purpose enterprise storage