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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 400-AEEK 300GB 15000 RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-VY7W-VHH06

High-speed 300 GB SAS drive spinning at 15 000 RPM in a 2.5 inch form factor for PowerEdge servers

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • Key featuresCompatibility: PowerEdge R430, R530, R730, R730XD, T430, T63
  • 15,000 RPM spindle speed for rapid data access
  • SAS 6 Gb/s interface delivering 600 MBps throughput
  • 300 GB capacity suited to transactional workloads
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Compatible with PowerEdge R430, R530, R730, R730XD, T430, T630

Dell 400-AEEK 300GB SAS Drive

The Dell 400-AEEK is a 300GB 2.5 inch internal hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a SAS 6Gb/s interface. It is built for Dell PowerEdge servers including the R430, R530, R730, R730XD, T430 and T630. The drive delivers a data transfer rate of 600 MBps for demanding enterprise workloads.

Verify SAS Controller and Bay Fit

Confirm your system has a SAS 6Gb/s controller and an available 2.5 inch hot-swap bay before ordering. The supplier notes the form factor as 2.5 inches while the description also references a 3.5 inch tray, so physical compatibility must be checked against your specific chassis. This drive is not suitable for laptops or desktops lacking SAS infrastructure.

Thermals Noise and Power in Normal Use

A 15000 RPM spindle generates more heat and acoustic output than lower-speed drives, so adequate chassis airflow is required. Power draw will be higher than typical 2.5 inch nearline drives under sustained load. The SAS interface supports hot-swap operation, allowing replacement without system shutdown when used in supported PowerEdge trays.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $97.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 300 GB
Lower than about 60% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $326.63 per TB
Pricier than about 63% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-AEEK
Total capacity300 GB
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Does the 400-AEEK ship with a mounting tray or do I need to buy one separately?

The drive is sold as a bare unit; Dell hot-swap trays for the compatible PowerEdge servers are not included and must be sourced separately.

Should I choose the 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch form factor for my server?

The specifications list a 2.5-inch form factor while the description references 3.5-inch; verify your server bay size before ordering.

What sustained throughput can I expect from the 600 MBps SAS link in a PowerEdge R730?

The 15000 RPM platters and 6Gb/s SAS interface deliver up to 600 MBps transfer rate, limited by the drive's mechanical speed and the controller.

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