Dell 400-AOLE 960GB MLC SAS 12Gb/s hot-swappable mixed use 2.5-inch solid state drive delivers enterprise-grade flash storage with balanced read/write performance, low latency, and high reliability

400-AOLE – Dell 960GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable Mixed Use 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-AOLE 960GB Mixed Use Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-performance enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and modern data center environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash technology, hot-swappable functionality, and a Mixed Use (MU) workload rating, this SSD delivers an excellent balance of read and write performance for demanding enterprise applications.

Built in a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), the drive significantly improves application responsiveness, accelerates data access, and reduces latency compared to traditional hard disk drives. The MLC NAND architecture provides enhanced endurance and reliability, while the Mixed Use classification makes it ideal for workloads requiring a balanced combination of read and write operations.

The hot-swappable design enables administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted business operations. With 960GB of flash storage capacity, the Dell 400-AOLE SSD is ideal for virtualization environments, enterprise databases, cloud infrastructure, transaction processing systems, analytics platforms, and business-critical applications.

Model Type

Internal Enterprise SSD — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, MLC NAND, Mixed Use, Hot-Swappable)

Category

Storage — Enterprise Mixed Use Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
960GB Storage Capacity — High-performance enterprise flash storage
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND Technology — Enhanced endurance and reliability
Mixed Use Workload Rating — Optimized for balanced read/write operations
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
Hot-Swappable Design — Enables maintenance without server downtime
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor — Supports dense server deployments
Ultra-Low Latency — Faster access to business-critical data
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-AOLE
Capacity 960GB
Drive Type Solid State Drive (SSD)
Flash Type Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Mixed Use (MU)
Form Factor 2.5″ SFF
Feature Hot-Swappable
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Systems
Usage Class Enterprise Mixed Use Storage
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise database servers
Virtualization environments
Cloud infrastructure deployments
Transaction processing systems
Business-critical applications
Data analytics platforms
High-performance storage arrays