Dell 400-AQOS 960GB TLC SAS 12Gb/s hot-swappable read intensive 2.5-inch solid state drive delivers fast performance, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for Dell PowerEdge servers and

400-AQOS – Dell 960GB Triple-Level Cell (TLC) SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable Read Intensive 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-AQOS 960GB Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-performance enterprise flash storage solution designed specifically for read-intensive workloads in Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash technology, Read Intensive (RI) optimization, and hot-swappable functionality, this SSD delivers fast data access, low latency, and dependable enterprise-class performance for business-critical applications.

Built in a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), the Dell 400-AQOS significantly improves application responsiveness, accelerates data retrieval, and enhances overall system performance compared to traditional hard disk drives. The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides high-bandwidth connectivity, superior data integrity, and consistent performance for demanding enterprise environments.

The TLC NAND architecture offers high storage density and cost-efficient flash storage, making this SSD ideal for read-heavy applications such as virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, enterprise file servers, content management systems, business intelligence platforms, web hosting environments, and analytics workloads. With a 960GB storage capacity, organizations can efficiently manage frequently accessed data while optimizing storage resources.

Its hot-swappable design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and ensuring uninterrupted business operations.

Model Type

Internal Enterprise SSD — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, TLC NAND, Read Intensive, Hot-Swappable)

Category

Storage — Enterprise Read Intensive Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
960GB Storage Capacity — Enterprise-grade flash storage
Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND Technology — High-density and cost-efficient storage
Read Intensive (RI) Design — Optimized for read-heavy workloads
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
Hot-Swappable Design — Enables maintenance without server downtime
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF) — Optimized for dense server deployments
Low Latency Performance — Faster access to frequently used data
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-AQOS
Capacity 960GB
Drive Type Solid State Drive (SSD)
Flash Type Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Read Intensive (RI)
Form Factor 2.5″ SFF
Feature Hot-Swappable
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Systems
Usage Class Enterprise Read Intensive Storage
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Virtualization environments
Cloud infrastructure deployments
Enterprise file servers
Web hosting platforms
Content management systems
Business intelligence and analytics applications
Read-intensive databases
Data center storage environments