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DELL

DELL 400-ALDU 6TB 7200RPM SAS 3.5 internal hard drive

SKU CH-97BQ-CGBX8

A 6 TB internal hard drive with 7200 RPM spindle speed and SAS interface for Dell PowerEdge servers

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSAS
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 6 TB capacity expands server storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • SAS interface enables fast transfer rates
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Compatible with Dell PowerEdge M520 M620 R420 R430 R520 R530 R620 R630 R720 R720XD R920 T420 T430

Capacity and interface

The Dell 400-ALDU is a 6TB internal hard drive with a SAS interface and 7200 RPM spindle speed. It fits a standard 3.5-inch bay and is designed for Dell PowerEdge servers. The drive adds bulk storage to compatible systems without requiring an adapter.

Thermals and power in normal use

Operating at 7200 RPM, the drive produces typical mechanical heat and audible seek noise for a 3.5-inch SAS unit. Power draw follows standard enterprise 6TB specifications. No active cooling beyond normal server airflow is required.

Packing variation and compatibility

The drive ships in either retail or OEM packaging depending on supply; no cables, brackets or software are included. Supported servers include PowerEdge M520, M620, R420, R430, R520, R530, R620, R630, R720, R720XD, R920, T420 and T430. Builders using other platforms must verify SAS controller and bay compatibility separately.

How it compares

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

Price $280.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $46.83 per TB
Cheaper than about 64% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Total capacity6 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How do I install this 3.5 SAS drive in a Dell PowerEdge server and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into a compatible 3.5 bay until the SAS connector seats firmly; the step often missed is securing the carrier latch or screw so vibration cannot unseat the interface during operation.

What maintenance or replacement will this 7200 RPM SAS drive need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; plan to replace the drive once SMART attributes indicate reallocated sectors or when the five-year design life is reached, whichever comes first.

What limit appears first on this 6TB SAS drive during sustained write workloads?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed caps sustained sequential throughput, so the mechanical transfer rate becomes the bottleneck before the SAS interface saturates.

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