Dell 400-AONP 1.2TB 10K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n 2.5-inch hot-pluggable hard drive delivers high-performance enterprise storage, fast data access, and continuous availability for Dell PowerEdge servers.

400-AONP – Dell 1.2TB 10,000 RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive

The Dell 400-AONP 1.2TB Hard Drive is a high-performance enterprise storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and mission-critical data center environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, 10,000 RPM spindle speed, 512n (512-byte native) sector format, and hot-pluggable functionality, this drive delivers fast data access, enterprise-class reliability, and continuous availability for demanding business workloads.

Built in a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), the drive provides 1.2TB of storage capacity while supporting high-density server deployments. The 10K RPM rotational speed enables faster access times and improved application responsiveness, making it ideal for performance-sensitive applications such as databases, virtualization platforms, and transaction processing systems.

The 512n sector format ensures compatibility with legacy operating systems, enterprise applications, and storage infrastructures that require traditional 512-byte sectors. Its hot-pluggable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted operations.

Model Type

Internal Enterprise Hard Drive — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, 10K RPM, 512n, Hot-Pluggable)

Category

Storage — Enterprise Performance Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Key Features
1.2TB Storage Capacity — High-performance enterprise storage
10,000 RPM Spindle Speed — Fast access to business-critical data
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
512n Sector Format — Supports compatibility with legacy systems and applications
Hot-Pluggable Design — Enables drive replacement without server downtime
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor — Optimized for dense server deployments
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Optimized for Mission-Critical Enterprise Workloads
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-AONP
Capacity 1.2TB
Drive Type Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Rotational Speed 10,000 RPM
Sector Format 512n (512-byte Native)
Form Factor 2.5″ SFF
Feature Hot-Pluggable
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Systems
Usage Class Enterprise Performance Storage
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise database servers
Virtualization environments
Transaction processing systems
ERP and business applications
Data center infrastructure
High-performance file servers
Mission-critical enterprise workloads