We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 400-AFYB 1TB SAS 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-TJ24-P5XTE

A 1 TB SAS 6Gb/s desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM in a 3.5 inch form factor

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Key featuresIncrease the storage capacity of your Dell System with 1 TB
  • 1TB capacity stores large data volumes
  • SAS 6Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed ensures responsive performance
  • 5" form factor fits standard desktop bays
  • New bare drive ready for system integration

Dell 400-AFYB 1TB SAS 6Gb/s Drive

The Dell 400-AFYB is a 1TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for desktop systems requiring SAS connectivity. It operates at 7200 RPM and ships as a bare drive without retail packaging. This drive suits users expanding storage in compatible Dell workstations or servers that support the SAS interface.

SAS 6Gb/s Interface Compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SAS 6Gb/s interface, which requires a motherboard or controller with a native SAS port. A standard desktop SATA-only controller cannot communicate with this drive, even though the physical connector appears similar. Buyers must verify their system documentation lists SAS support before purchase.

1TB Capacity and 7200 RPM Performance

The 1TB capacity provides space for operating systems, applications, and moderate data archives such as documents or media libraries. The 7.2K RPM spindle speed delivers consistent throughput for general workloads and boot drives. It runs out when workloads demand sustained high IOPS, low latency, or capacities beyond a single terabyte.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $132.99
Pricier than about 56% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 60% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $132.99 per TB
Pricier than about 70% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-AFYB
Total capacity1 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 6Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How does the 7200 RPM speed affect everyday performance in a desktop?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers faster sequential throughput and lower access latency than slower drives, improving large file copies, backups and database workloads.

What does the SAS 6Gb/s interface mean for actual transfer rates?

The SAS 6Gb/s interface caps the drive's maximum external transfer rate at 6 Gbps, though sustained speeds will be lower and limited by the 7200 RPM mechanical performance.

Will this 3.5 inch bare drive fit in a standard desktop bay?

Yes, the 3.5 inch form factor matches standard desktop drive bays and uses the usual SAS data and power connectors for direct installation.

More in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs

Similar items