400-AEFE Dell 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6GBPS 2.5Inch Form Factor Hot Plug With Tray HDD

Dell 400-AEFE 1TB 7200RPM SAS 6GBPS 2.5-Inch Form Factor Hot Plug With Tray HDD

The Dell 400-AEFE 1TB Hard Disk Drive is designed for enterprise-grade storage systems, offering robust performance, reliable data transfer rates, and seamless integration with Dell servers and storage solutions. With a 2.5-inch form factor, this hot-pluggable SAS drive is ideal for data centers, enterprise applications, and high-demand workloads that require durability and efficiency.

High-Speed Performance with 7200RPM SAS Technology

Featuring a spindle speed of 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM), the Dell 400-AEFE HDD ensures consistent read/write performance. Combined with SAS 6Gbps connectivity, it delivers higher throughput and low latency, which is critical for database applications, virtualization environments, and transactional workloads.

Benefits of SAS Over SATA for Enterprise Use

SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drives like the Dell 400-AEFE provide better reliability and faster error recovery compared to standard SATA drives. SAS drives are designed for multi-user environments where consistent performance under heavy workloads is essential. This makes them suitable for servers, RAID configurations, and mission-critical applications.

7200RPM vs. 10K or 15K RPM Drives

While 10K and 15K RPM drives offer higher raw speed, the 7200RPM drives strike a balance between performance, power consumption, and cost-effectiveness. The Dell 400-AEFE is optimized for scenarios where sustained performance and storage density are more critical than peak rotational speed.

Form Factor and Hot-Plug Capability

The 2.5-inch form factor allows for higher storage density within server racks, making it easier to scale your storage infrastructure without compromising on performance. The hot-plug capability ensures that drives can be replaced or added without shutting down the server, minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency.

Enterprise Tray Design for Easy Installation

The included drive tray simplifies installation and removal, allowing IT administrators to manage storage devices quickly. Its design supports secure mounting in compatible Dell servers, ensuring stability and reducing the risk of mechanical damage during handling.

Compatibility with Dell Servers and Storage Arrays

This Dell HDD is compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers and storage arrays, including the PowerEdge R-series, T-series, and MX-series. Full compatibility ensures that you can leverage the drive’s features such as RAID support, hot swapping, and predictive failure monitoring within the Dell ecosystem.

Reliability and Data Integrity

The Dell 400-AEFE HDD is engineered to provide enterprise-grade reliability. With robust error detection and correction, the drive helps maintain data integrity even under continuous read/write operations. Its Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) rating is designed to meet enterprise standards, ensuring long-term operational stability.

Predictive Failure Analysis and SMART Support

Equipped with Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART), the Dell 400-AEFE can proactively monitor its own health status and predict potential failures. This capability allows IT administrators to take preventive action before a failure occurs, reducing the risk of data loss and unexpected downtime.

Vibration and Shock Resistance

Designed for enterprise environments, this HDD is built to withstand the vibration and mechanical shocks commonly found in high-density server racks. Its resilience ensures consistent operation even in multi-drive configurations and during active workloads, supporting continuous and reliable storage performance.

Storage Capacity and Scalability

With a 1TB storage capacity, the Dell 400-AEFE provides ample space for a variety of enterprise applications, from virtual machines to database storage. Multiple drives can be combined in RAID configurations to increase capacity and redundancy, allowing organizations to scale their storage infrastructure in line with growing business needs.

RAID Configuration Support

This drive is fully compatible with various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. Using RAID, organizations can achieve higher performance, enhanced data protection, and better fault tolerance, ensuring business continuity and safeguarding critical information.

Data Center Optimization

The Dell 400-AEFE is optimized for use in enterprise storage arrays where maximizing storage density and maintaining high performance are key considerations. Its compact form factor, high reliability, and consistent throughput make it suitable for cloud computing, virtualization, and big data analytics environments.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management

Energy efficiency is an important consideration in large-scale data centers. The Dell 400-AEFE 1TB HDD consumes less power compared to higher-RPM enterprise drives while maintaining consistent performance. Lower power consumption not only reduces operational costs but also minimizes heat generation, contributing to effective thermal management within server racks.

Reduced Heat and Improved Longevity

By operating efficiently at 7200RPM, the drive generates less heat compared to faster-spinning counterparts. This reduction in thermal output prolongs the lifespan of both the drive and surrounding components, helping to maintain a stable operating environment in high-density server installations.

Enterprise-Class Reliability in 24/7 Operation

Designed for continuous operation, the Dell 400-AEFE supports 24/7 workloads without compromising performance. Its enterprise-class reliability ensures that it can handle the demands of always-on applications, virtual machine hosting, and continuous data processing tasks commonly found in enterprise IT environments.

Advanced Data Management Features

Beyond raw storage capacity, this Dell HDD supports advanced data management features that enhance usability and maintain system performance. Features such as firmware-level error recovery, command queuing, and optimized caching improve overall storage efficiency, enabling smoother operation under multi-threaded workloads.

Command Queuing for Enhanced Performance

With support for Native Command Queuing (NCQ), the Dell 400-AEFE can intelligently reorder read and write commands to minimize head movement, improving throughput and reducing latency. This feature is especially beneficial in environments with high transactional activity or multiple simultaneous requests.

Firmware Optimization and Updates

Dell provides firmware updates for the 400-AEFE HDD to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Regular updates ensure that the drive remains compatible with the latest server hardware and storage management software, allowing IT teams to maintain optimal operation throughout the product lifecycle.

Use Cases and Applications

The Dell 400-AEFE 1TB HDD is versatile and can be used in a wide range of enterprise storage scenarios. Whether deployed in server racks, storage arrays, or virtualized environments, its combination of high reliability, hot-plug capability, and SAS 6Gbps performance makes it suitable for multiple applications.

Virtualization Environments

In virtualized infrastructures, the Dell 400-AEFE provides consistent performance and low latency, ensuring that multiple virtual machines can operate simultaneously without performance degradation. Its reliability reduces the risk of downtime, which is critical in shared computing environments.

Database and Transactional Applications

For database servers and transactional systems, fast read/write speeds and data integrity are essential. The SAS 6Gbps interface, combined with 7200RPM spindle speed, ensures timely data access, enabling smooth operation of critical business applications such as ERP, CRM, and financial management systems.

Backup and Archival Storage

The Dell 400-AEFE is also suitable for backup and archival storage applications. Its 1TB capacity and enterprise-grade reliability make it a cost-effective solution for storing historical data, system backups, and long-term archives while ensuring easy retrieval when needed.

Hot Swap Maintenance

The hot-plug design allows administrators to replace or upgrade drives without powering down servers, reducing downtime and operational disruption. This feature is particularly important in data centers where continuous availability is critical.

Ideal for:

• Virtualized server environments
• Database and transactional systems
• Backup and archival storage solutions
• High-density enterprise server racks
• Cloud computing infrastructure