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Axiom 3.5 inch enterprise SSD with hot-swap tray

Axiom

Axiom SSDEP40DF960-AX enterprise SSD 960 GB SATA 600 256-bit AES 3.5" hot-swap

SKU CH-F6AX-NNB25 MPN SSDEP40DF960-AX

Enterprise hot-swap 3.5" SATA drive with 960 GB capacity, 256-bit AES encryption, 520 MB/s read and 485 MB/s write speeds

  • 960 GB capacity stores large enterprise datasets
  • 520 MB/s maximum read speed accelerates data access
  • 485 MB/s maximum write speed sustains heavy workloads
  • 256-bit AES encryption protects sensitive information at rest
  • 5-inch hot-swap form factor enables drive replacement without downtime

Axiom 960 GB SATA enterprise SSD

The Axiom SSDEP40DF960-AX is a 960 GB solid-state drive built for enterprise servers and storage arrays. It uses a SATA 600 interface and a 3.5 inch hot-swap form factor for direct insertion into compatible drive bays. Hardware-based 256-bit AES encryption protects data at rest without host software overhead. The drive is rated for 520 MB/s maximum read and 485 MB/s maximum write transfer rates.

Suited for encrypted SATA hot-swap bays

This drive fits administrators who need self-encrypting storage that can be replaced without shutting down the system. It serves workloads that benefit from consistent SATA throughput and the security of hardware encryption. Builders whose chassis only accept 2.5 inch drives or who require a PCIe interface should select a different model. Environments that do not use hardware encryption will not activate the drive's primary security feature.

256-bit AES hardware encryption

The defining specification is the integrated 256-bit AES engine that encrypts all data on the fly. This capability decides whether the drive satisfies compliance mandates for data-at-rest protection. If the deployment does not require self-encrypting drives, the encryption feature adds no functional advantage. The SATA 600 interface and hot-swap tray compatibility remain the other fixed constraints for installation.

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Price $514.99
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Specifications

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Brand nameAxiom
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size189 × 111 × 26 mm

Questions about this item

How is the 3.5" hot-swap drive installed and what step is often missed?

Slide the 3.5" hot-swap drive into the server bay until the SATA connector seats firmly; the step often missed is pressing the release latch fully until it clicks to lock the drive in place.

What maintenance or replacement will the 960 GB encrypted SSD need later?

The 960 GB drive carries a 5-year limited warranty; plan replacement around that period as NAND wear approaches the rated endurance for enterprise workloads.

What limit appears first on the SATA 600 interface during sustained writes?

The 485 MB/s maximum write transfer rate is the first bottleneck under sustained use, capping throughput before the 520 MB/s read ceiling or SATA 600 link saturates.

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