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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray, bare drive packaging

DELL

DELL 400-AHER 600GB 2.5" SAS 10K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-VVD7-GYG1E

A Dell 400-AHER 2.5-inch SAS drive with 600GB capacity, 10000 RPM speed and 12Gb/s transfer rate for hot-swap server bays

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Mean latency12Gb/s
  • 600GB capacity stores large datasets on a single drive
  • 10000 RPM spindle speed reduces data-access latency
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense server chassis
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive replacement without system downtime

Dell 400-AHER SAS Hard Drive

The Dell 400-AHER is a 600GB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 12Gb/s interface. It is built for enterprise servers and storage arrays that require hot-swap capability. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and IT departments replacing failed units.

Enterprise Storage Upgrade

This drive suits administrators expanding SAS-based RAID arrays or refreshing Dell PowerEdge servers with a matching 10K spindle speed. It is not for desktop PCs or laptops lacking a SAS backplane and hot-swap bays. Buyers needing larger capacities or solid-state performance should evaluate alternative drives.

12Gb/s SAS Interface

The 12Gb/s SAS interface determines compatibility with the host controller and backplane. Verify that the target system supports 12Gb/s SAS signaling and 2.5-inch hot-swap trays before purchase. The 10000 RPM spindle speed defines the drive's latency and throughput profile for transactional workloads.

How it compares

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

Price $191.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 600 GB
Lower than about 76% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $319.98 per TB
Pricier than about 85% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-AHER
Total capacity600 GB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Mean latency12Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

What maintenance does the 600GB 10000 RPM SAS drive require over time?

The 600GB 2.5" SAS drive is a sealed unit with no user-serviceable parts; plan for replacement when SMART alerts appear or performance drops below your service-level target.

Which limit appears first when the 10000 RPM SAS drive runs sustained writes?

The mechanical 10000 RPM spindle and 12Gb/s SAS link set the sustained-throughput ceiling; the drive will hit its maximum media transfer rate before the interface saturates.

How much noise and heat does the 2.5" 10000 RPM SAS drive produce in all-day operation?

Expect typical enterprise 2.5" 10K acoustic levels and heat output consistent with a 600GB SAS drive in a hot-swap tray; ensure adequate airflow in the chassis.

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