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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap carrier

DELL

DELL 400-AIWZ 6TB 3.5" SAS 7.2K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-5DST-NXCGF

A 3.5" SAS hard drive holding 6 TB at 7.2K RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface and hot-swap support

  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data fast
  • 2 K RPM spindle delivers steady throughput
  • 5 inch hot-swap form factor fits standard bays

6 TB SAS hot-swap drive

The DELL 400-AIWZ is a 6 TB 3.5" internal hard drive with a 12 Gb/s SAS interface and 7.2 K spindle speed. It is built for servers and storage arrays that need high-capacity, hot-swappable bulk storage. The SLC NAND flash memory type supports write-intensive caching workloads. This drive suits administrators expanding nearline capacity in compatible Dell PowerEdge or PowerVault chassis.

Capacity and headroom

Six terabytes provides ample room for backups, archives and secondary datasets that grow steadily over time. The 12 Gb/s SAS link delivers sufficient throughput for sequential workloads such as backup streams and media repositories. Random I/O performance will become the limiting factor for databases or virtualisation workloads that demand low latency. Buyers needing higher IOPS or lower latency should consider flash-based alternatives.

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Price $251.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).

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Specifications

Storage
Flash memory typeSLC

Questions about this item

Will the 400-AIWZ 12 Gb/s SAS drive negotiate down to 6 Gb/s on my older RAID card?

The SAS interface auto-negotiates link speed so the 12 Gb/s drive will run at 6 Gb/s or 3 Gb/s if the controller only supports those rates.

How do I confirm the 7.2 K RPM spindle is spinning correctly after installation?

Listen for the steady low hum of the 7.2 K RPM motor and verify the drive appears at full 6 TB capacity in your RAID BIOS or OS disk utility.

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