Dell 400-AUNQ 600GB 10K RPM SAS 12GBPS 512N Enterprise Hard Drive

Dell 400-AUNQ Hard Disk Drive with Tray

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: Dell
• Manufacturer Part Number: N0Y4N
• Dell Part Number: 400-AUNQ
• Product Line: Hard Disk Drive with Tray

Technical Specifications of Dell 400-AUNQ

• Storage Capacity: 600GB, ideal for high-volume data storage needs
• Interface: Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gbps for enhanced performance
• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM ensures quick read/write access times
• Form Factor: Compact 2.5-inch design suitable for enterprise systems
• Data Transfer Rate: 1200 Mbps external rate for fast data transmission
• Advanced Format: 512n, providing optimized data management
• Hot-Swap Compatibility: Supports 2.5-inch hot-swap bays

Compatibility with Dell PowerEdge Servers

• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge C6420, a versatile server for various workloads
• Works seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge R340 for mid-sized business operations
• Perfect fit for Dell PowerEdge R440, ensuring enhanced storage performance
• Supports Dell PowerEdge R640, designed for data-intensive applications
• Fully compatible with PowerEdge R6415, an ideal server for scalable workloads
• Optimized for PowerEdge R740 and R740xd, suitable for virtualization and cloud computing
• Fits into PowerEdge R7415 and R7425 models for efficient data management
• Works with PowerEdge R840, delivering high-density computing power
• Compatible with the robust PowerEdge R940 and R940xa for mission-critical applications
• Also supports the Dell PowerVault NX3240, providing reliable backup and storage

Key Features of Dell 400-AUNQ HDD

• Efficient Storage: 600GB capacity for enterprise-grade storage needs
• High-Speed Data Transfers: 12Gbps SAS interface ensures quick data handling
• Reliability: Advanced 512n format provides efficient data storage and management
• Hot-Swap Design: Easily swap drives without shutting down the system
• Optimized Performance: 10,000 RPM spindle speed for fast data access

The Dell 400-AUNQ

• Performance-Oriented: Engineered for high-performance server environments
• Scalability: Perfect for growing data storage requirements
• Compatibility: Wide range of supported Dell PowerEdge servers
• Durability: Built for enterprise use, ensuring long-lasting reliability

Interface: SAS 12GBPS

The Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS Enterprise Hard Drive is equipped with the SAS 12GBPS interface, which offers exceptional performance and reliability for enterprise-level storage solutions. With its high data transfer rates and advanced features, this interface ensures that users can efficiently manage their data and meet the demands of modern business applications.

Benefits of SAS 12GBPS

1. Faster Data Transfer: The SAS 12GBPS interface provides significantly higher data transfer rates compared to its predecessors. With a maximum transfer rate of 12 gigabits per second, users can enjoy faster access to their data, resulting in improved productivity and reduced waiting times.

2. Increased Scalability: As businesses grow, their storage requirements also increase. The SAS 12GBPS interface supports larger storage systems and allows for effortless scalability, making it ideal for organizations that need to accommodate expanding data volumes without compromising performance.

3. Enhanced Reliability: The SAS 12GBPS interface incorporates advanced error detection and correction mechanisms, ensuring the integrity of stored data. This feature is crucial for business-critical applications that cannot afford data corruption or loss.

Advanced Features

The SAS 12GBPS interface comes with several advanced features that further enhance its performance and reliability:

Dual-Port Capability:

With dual-port capability, the Dell 600GB hard drive can be connected to multiple hosts simultaneously, increasing availability and allowing for seamless failover in case of a hardware failure.

Hot-Plug Support:

The hot-plug support feature enables users to replace or add drives without shutting down the system. This capability minimizes downtime and simplifies maintenance procedures, making it easier to manage storage infrastructure.

Wide Compatibility:

The SAS 12GBPS interface is backward compatible with previous SAS generations and supports a wide range of devices, ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure and simplifying integration with other components of the storage system.

Form Factor: 2.5 inches

The Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS Enterprise Hard Drive features a compact 2.5-inch form factor, making it an ideal choice for space-constrained environments and applications. This smaller size provides several benefits and advantages for users seeking efficient storage solutions.

Benefits of 2.5-inch Form Factor

1. Higher Density: The smaller form factor allows for higher storage density, enabling users to store more data in the same physical space. This is particularly valuable in data centers or server racks where space optimization is essential.

2. Lower Power Consumption: Compared to larger form factors like 3.5-inch drives, 2.5-inch hard drives consume less power. This reduction in power consumption not only lowers energy costs but also results in cooler operating temperatures, leading to improved reliability and increased lifespan.

3. Improved Performance: The smaller size of the 2.5-inch hard drive reduces rotational latency, resulting in faster seek times and improved overall performance. This is particularly beneficial for applications that require quick access to data, such as online transaction processing or real-time analytics.

Compatibility

The 2.5-inch form factor is widely supported by various storage systems, including servers, laptops, and external enclosures. Its compatibility ensures seamless integration into existing infrastructure and allows users to leverage the benefits of this compact form factor without requiring significant changes to their systems.

Capacity: 600GB

The Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS Enterprise Hard Drive provides a generous capacity of 600GB, making it suitable for storing a wide range of data-intensive applications. Whether you need to store large databases, multimedia files, or virtual machine images, this capacity ensures that you have ample storage space to meet your needs.

Benefits of 600GB Capacity

1. Ample Storage Space: With 600GB of storage capacity, users have sufficient space to store their critical data and applications. This capacity is particularly valuable for businesses that deal with large datasets or require extensive storage for their operations.

2. Consolidated Storage: The 600GB capacity allows users to consolidate their data onto a single drive, simplifying management and reducing the number of physical drives needed. This consolidation improves efficiency and reduces complexity, resulting in easier maintenance and cost savings.

3. Room for Future Growth: While 600GB may be sufficient for current needs, it's essential to consider future growth. This capacity provides room for expansion, ensuring that users can accommodate increasing data volumes without the need for immediate upgrades or additional drives.

Optimized Performance

The 600GB capacity is optimized for performance, striking a balance between storage space and speed. By offering a significant amount of storage while maintaining high-speed access to data, this capacity ensures that applications can run smoothly without sacrificing efficiency or performance.

Rotation Speed: 10,000 RPM

The Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS Enterprise Hard Drive features a rotation speed of 10,000 revolutions per minute (RPM). This high-speed rotation offers several advantages and benefits for users who require fast access to their data.

Benefits of 10,000 RPM

1. Faster Data Transfer: The higher rotational speed of 10,000 RPM allows the hard drive to read and write data more quickly compared to lower RPM drives. This results in reduced latency and faster transfer rates, enabling users to access their data without delays.

2. Improved Application Performance: Applications that rely on fast data retrieval, such as databases or virtualization environments, can significantly benefit from the 10,000 RPM rotation speed. The increased rotational speed ensures that data can be accessed rapidly, leading to improved application performance and responsiveness.

3. Enhanced Multi-Tasking: The high rotation speed enables the hard drive to handle multiple simultaneous read and write operations efficiently. This capability is crucial for multi-threaded applications or environments with high I/O demands, ensuring smooth operation even during peak usage.

Reliability and Durability

The 10,000 RPM rotation speed is achieved through robust engineering and design. Dell's enterprise hard drives are built to withstand continuous operation and provide excellent reliability, making them suitable for demanding enterprise environments that require non-stop performance.

Sector Size: 512N

The Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS Enterprise Hard Drive utilizes a sector size of 512N. This sector size plays a critical role in data storage and retrieval, affecting both performance and compatibility aspects of the drive.

Benefits of 512N Sector Size

1. Improved Performance: The 512N sector size offers optimal performance for modern storage systems. It aligns well with the size of most operating system blocks and file systems, minimizing unnecessary read-modify-write operations and reducing overhead, resulting in improved overall performance.

2. Compatibility: The 512N sector size is widely supported by modern operating systems and applications, ensuring compatibility with a vast range of software and hardware. This compatibility makes it easier to integrate the hard drive into existing systems and simplifies data migration or backup processes.

3. Data Integrity: The 512N sector size includes built-in error correction codes (ECC) that help detect and correct data errors. This feature ensures data integrity and reduces the risk of data corruption, critical for applications that rely on accurate and reliable storage.

Efficient Storage Utilization

The 512N sector size optimizes storage utilization by reducing wasted space caused by inefficient sector sizes. By aligning with modern operating systems and applications, it maximizes the amount of usable storage space and allows users to make the most of their hard drive's capacity.

Compatible With: Server

The Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS Enterprise Hard Drive is specifically designed for server environments, making it an ideal choice for users who require high-performance storage solutions for their mission-critical applications.

Benefits of Server Compatibility

1. Reliable Performance: Servers operate under demanding conditions, handling heavy workloads and continuous operations. By being designed explicitly for servers, the Dell 600GB hard drive offers the reliability and performance necessary to meet the rigorous demands of server environments.

2. Seamless Integration: The hard drive is compatible with a wide range of server models, ensuring seamless integration into existing server infrastructure. This compatibility simplifies installation and minimizes downtime during upgrades or replacements.

3. Optimized for Server Workloads: The Dell 600GB hard drive is optimized to handle server workloads efficiently. It can handle simultaneous read and write operations, large data transfers, and intensive I/O tasks that are common in server environments, ensuring smooth operation and optimal performance.

Enterprise-Class Features

The server compatibility of the Dell 600GB hard drive brings along several enterprise-class features that enhance its performance and reliability:

RAID Support:

The hard drive supports RAID configurations, allowing for enhanced data protection and improved performance by striping data across multiple drives. RAID support is critical for servers that require high availability and redundancy.

Error Recovery Control:

The error recovery control feature enables users to fine-tune error correction behavior, ensuring compatibility with specific server configurations and optimizing performance for specific workloads.

Power Loss Protection:

The power loss protection feature safeguards data integrity in case of unexpected power outages. It ensures that any data in the drive's cache is safely written to the storage media, minimizing the risk of data loss or corruption.

Part Number: 400-AUNQ

The Dell 600GB 10K RPM SAS Enterprise Hard Drive is identified by the part number 400-AUNQ, which allows users to quickly and accurately identify and procure the specific hard drive they need.

Benefits of Part Numbers

1. Accurate Identification: The part number serves as a unique identifier for the Dell 600GB hard drive, ensuring accurate identification when ordering or replacing drives. This eliminates confusion and ensures that users receive the exact product they require.

2. Easy Procurement: The use of part numbers simplifies the procurement process by providing a standardized way to reference specific products. This allows users to quickly locate and order the Dell 600GB hard drive without ambiguity or delays.

3. Compatibility Verification: Part numbers often include information about compatibility with specific systems or models. By referencing the part number, users can verify whether the hard drive is compatible with their intended system, preventing compatibility issues and ensuring a seamless integration process.

Warranty Coverage

The part number also plays a role in warranty coverage. By referencing the part number, users can verify the warranty status of their hard drive, ensuring that they are eligible for any applicable warranty services or support from Dell.