Dell 400-AQGL 400GB SAS 12Gb/s write intensive hot-pluggable 2.5-inch solid state drive delivers exceptional write performance, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for Dell PowerEdge

400-AQGL – Dell 400GB SAS 12Gb/s Write Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-AQGL 400GB Solid State Drive (SSD) is an enterprise-grade flash storage solution designed for write-intensive workloads in Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise data center environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, Write Intensive (WI) workload optimization, and hot-pluggable functionality, this SSD delivers outstanding write performance, ultra-low latency, and enterprise-class reliability for mission-critical applications.

Built in a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), the drive significantly improves application responsiveness, accelerates transaction processing, and enhances overall system performance compared to traditional hard disk drives. The high-speed SAS 12Gb/s interface provides exceptional bandwidth, superior data integrity, and consistent performance for demanding enterprise workloads.

Optimized for environments with frequent write operations, the Dell 400-AQGL is ideal for enterprise databases, online transaction processing (OLTP), virtualization infrastructures, ERP systems, financial applications, analytics platforms, and high-performance computing workloads. Its write-intensive design ensures excellent endurance and long-term operational reliability under heavy write conditions.

The hot-pluggable feature allows administrators to replace or upgrade the drive without shutting down the server, reducing downtime and ensuring continuous business operations.

Model Type

Internal Enterprise SSD — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, Write Intensive, Hot-Pluggable)

Category

Storage — Enterprise Write Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
400GB Storage Capacity — Enterprise-grade flash storage
Write Intensive (WI) Design — Optimized for heavy write workloads
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
Hot-Pluggable Design — Enables maintenance without server downtime
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor — Optimized for dense server deployments
Ultra-Low Latency Performance — Faster response times for critical applications
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Ideal for Mission-Critical Enterprise Workloads
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-AQGL
Capacity 400GB
Drive Type Solid State Drive (SSD)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Write Intensive (WI)
Form Factor 2.5″ SFF
Feature Hot-Pluggable
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Systems
Usage Class Enterprise Write Intensive Storage
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise database servers
Online transaction processing (OLTP)
ERP and financial applications
Virtualization platforms
High-performance analytics workloads
Cloud infrastructure deployments
Mission-critical enterprise applications