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
A bare 3.5 inch Dell SAS hard drive with a silver metal casing and circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 400-ALRV 4TB 3.5" SAS 7.2K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-0N06-HXC14

A 4TB 3.5-inch SAS internal hard drive spinning at 7.2K RPM with a 12Gb/s interface for Dell PowerVault storage systems

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 3Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency3Gb/s
  • 4 TB capacity stores large data volumes
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast disk access
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface delivers high transfer rates
  • Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without downtime
  • 512n disk format ensures broad system compatibility

Dell 4TB SAS 12Gb/s internal hard drive

This new Dell 400-ALRV drive adds 4TB of storage to compatible Dell PowerVault systems. It uses a 3.5-inch form factor and a Near Line SAS interface running at 12Gb/s. The spindle rotates at 7200 RPM with a 512n disk format for consistent data access.

Suited for hot-swap PowerVault bays.

It fits the MD3060e, MD3260, MD3260i, MD3460, MD3660f and MD3660i arrays where hot-plug 3.5-inch trays are used. Buyers whose servers lack a 12Gb/s SAS backplane or hot-swap capability should look at other drives.

12Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility

The drive communicates over a 12Gb/s SAS link, so the host controller and backplane must support that exact standard. Without a matching SAS connection the drive will not function, regardless of capacity or spindle speed.

How it compares

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

Price $224.99
Pricier than about 73% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $56.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 55% 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-ALRV
Total capacity4 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency3Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 3Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How fast will the 7.2K RPM spindle access data inside a storage array?

The 7200 RPM spindle provides quick disk access for read and write operations, supporting high throughput in compatible Dell PowerVault systems.

What does the 12Gb/s SAS interface actually deliver in this drive?

The Near Line SAS 12Gb/s interface enables high data transfer speeds, though the drive negotiates down to the backplane speed of the host enclosure.

Will the 3.5 inch hot-plug tray fit my Dell PowerVault MD3060e?

Yes, the 3.5 inch hot-swappable form factor is listed as compatible with the MD3060e, MD3260, MD3260i, MD3460, MD3660f and MD3660i.

More in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs

Similar items