Dell 400-ARLR 480GB SAS 12Gb/s mixed-use 512e hot-pluggable solid state drive delivers balanced read/write performance, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for Dell PowerEdge servers and

400-ARLR – Dell 480GB SAS 12Gb/s Mixed-Use 512e Hot-Pluggable Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-ARLR 480GB Solid State Drive (SSD) is a high-performance enterprise flash storage solution engineered for mixed-use workloads in Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage environments. Featuring a SAS 12Gb/s interface, Mixed-Use (MU) optimization, 512e sector format support, and hot-pluggable functionality, this SSD delivers an ideal balance of read and write performance, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for demanding business applications.

Designed with enterprise-class flash storage technology, the Dell 400-ARLR significantly enhances application responsiveness, accelerates transaction processing, and improves overall system efficiency compared to traditional hard disk drives. The SAS 12Gb/s interface provides high-bandwidth connectivity, superior data integrity, and dependable performance for mission-critical enterprise environments.

Supporting the 512e (512-byte Emulation) sector format, this SSD ensures broad compatibility with enterprise operating systems, applications, and storage infrastructures while maintaining the performance advantages of modern flash storage. Optimized for mixed-use workloads, it efficiently handles both read-intensive and write-intensive operations, making it ideal for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, ERP systems, cloud infrastructure, analytics applications, email servers, and business-critical workloads.

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

Model Type

Internal Enterprise SSD — SAS (12Gb/s, Mixed-Use, 512e, Hot-Pluggable)

Category

Storage — Enterprise Mixed-Use Solid State Drive (SSD)

Key Features
480GB Storage Capacity — Enterprise-grade flash storage
Mixed-Use (MU) Optimization — Balanced read and write performance
SAS 12Gb/s Interface — High-speed enterprise connectivity
512e Sector Format Support — Enhanced compatibility with enterprise systems
Hot-Pluggable Design — Enables maintenance without server downtime
Low Latency Performance — Faster access to business-critical data
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Versatile Application Support — Ideal for mixed read/write environments
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-ARLR
Capacity 480GB
Drive Type Solid State Drive (SSD)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Mixed-Use (MU)
Sector Format 512e (512-byte Emulation)
Feature Hot-Pluggable
Compatibility Dell PowerEdge Servers & Storage Systems
Usage Class Enterprise Mixed-Use Storage
Lead Time 4–6 Business Days
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise databases
Virtualization platforms
ERP and financial applications
Cloud infrastructure deployments
Analytics and reporting systems
Email and collaboration servers
Business-critical enterprise workloads
Data center storage environments