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 2.5 inch SAS solid state drive with hot-plug carrier

DELL

DELL 400-AMKV 800 GB enterprise SSD 2.5" SAS 12Gb/s

SKU CH-VX3W-2Y3GQ

800 GB enterprise SSD with SLC NAND, 12 Gb/s SAS interface, 2.5" hot-pluggable form factor

  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • SLC NAND delivers consistent write endurance
  • 800 GB capacity fits mixed read-write workloads
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface provides high throughput
  • 5-inch hot-pluggable form factor enables tool-less drive swaps
  • Dell-engineered firmware validates compatibility with PowerEdge servers

Dell 400-AMKV 800 GB SAS SSD

This Dell 400-AMKV is an 800 GB enterprise solid-state drive built on SLC NAND for high endurance. It uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface in a 2.5-inch internal form factor. The drive targets servers and storage arrays that require consistent write performance and data integrity. Its hot-pluggable design supports maintenance without system downtime.

Hot-plug 2.5-inch SAS installation

The 2.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays and backplanes designed for SAS devices. Hot-pluggable capability allows insertion or removal while the server is running, provided the backplane and controller support it. Installation issues typically arise when the SAS controller firmware is outdated or when the backplane does not negotiate 12Gb/s link speeds. Verify controller compatibility and cable routing before deployment.

Sustained write endurance with SLC NAND

SLC flash delivers high program-erase cycles, enabling the drive to absorb heavy, sustained write workloads without the performance collapse seen in consumer-grade media. Steady-state throughput remains stable during extended database logging, virtualization journals or write-intensive caching. The SAS interface maintains dual-port connectivity for path redundancy under continuous load. Thermal throttling is managed by the enclosure airflow rather than an on-drive fan.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Server & Data Center SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $397.99
Cheaper than about 78% of the 1,039 comparable items (median $992.99).

New to this? Buying memory and SSDs with crypto — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 400-AMKV is recognised at 12Gb/s SAS after installation?

Check the controller BIOS or OS utility; the drive should report a 12Gb/s SAS link speed and 800 GB capacity.

Does the 2.5" hot-pluggable 400-AMKV ship with a caddy or mounting bracket?

The drive is supplied as a bare 2.5" unit; any caddy or bracket must be sourced separately.

Is the SLC-based 800 GB 400-AMKV the right choice for write-intensive workloads?

SLC NAND and 12Gb/s SAS make this 800 GB model suitable for high-endurance, write-heavy applications.

More in Server & Data Center SSDs

Similar items