Dell 400-ARLS 480GB mixed-use SAS 12Gb/s 512n 2.5-inch hot-pluggable solid state drive delivers balanced read/write performance, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for Dell PowerEdge

400-ARLS – Dell 480GB Mixed-Use SAS 12Gb/s 512n 2.5-Inch Hot-Pluggable Solid State Drive

The Dell 400-ARLS 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, 512n sector format support, and hot-pluggable functionality, this SSD delivers an excellent balance of read and write performance, low latency, and enterprise-grade reliability for demanding business applications.

Built in a compact 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF), the Dell 400-ARLS 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 workloads.

Supporting the 512n (512-byte Native) sector format, this SSD ensures compatibility with enterprise operating systems and storage infrastructures that require native 512-byte sectors. Optimized for mixed-use environments, it efficiently handles both read-intensive and write-intensive operations, making it ideal for virtualization platforms, enterprise databases, ERP systems, cloud infrastructure, email servers, analytics applications, and business-critical workloads.

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

Model Type

Internal Enterprise SSD — 2.5″ SAS (12Gb/s, Mixed-Use, 512n, 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
512n Sector Format Support — Native 512-byte sector compatibility
Hot-Pluggable Design — Enables maintenance without server downtime
2.5-Inch Small Form Factor (SFF) — Optimized for dense server deployments
Low Latency Performance — Faster access to business-critical data
Enterprise-Class Reliability — Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
Technical Specifications
Specification Details
Model 400-ARLS
Capacity 480GB
Drive Type Solid State Drive (SSD)
Interface SAS 12Gb/s
Workload Type Mixed-Use (MU)
Sector Format 512n (512-byte Native)
Form Factor 2.5″ SFF
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
Email and collaboration servers
Analytics and reporting systems
Business-critical enterprise workloads
Data center storage environments