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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 400-AMPH 8TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-2HV6-SWNHX

8 TB nearline SAS drive with 7200 RPM speed and hot-swap tray for 3.5" bays

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets and backups
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput data transfer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed provides consistent nearline performance
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive replacement without system shutdown

Dell 400-AMPH 8TB Nearline SAS Drive

The Dell 400-AMPH is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for nearline storage workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a 12Gb/s SAS interface. The bare-drive unit is supplied without a retail box and carries the Dell part number 400-AMPH. It is designed for hot-swap drive bays in compatible Dell servers and storage arrays.

Suited for high-capacity nearline arrays

This drive suits administrators expanding nearline SAS storage pools where 8TB capacity and 7200 RPM throughput match the workload profile. Hot-swap tray support allows drive replacement without shutting down the enclosure. Buyers needing a different capacity point or a non-hot-swap form factor should evaluate other models in the lineup.

12Gb/s SAS interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fitment is the 12Gb/s SAS interface; the system backplane and controller must support this protocol and speed. A 3.5-inch drive bay with hot-swap capability is also required for physical installation. Verify both requirements against the target hardware before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $271.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $34.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 77% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-AMPH
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 8TB 7200 RPM SAS drive produce when running continuously?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 12Gb/s SAS interface generate typical nearline heat and acoustic levels for a 3.5" drive; ensure your chassis has adequate airflow for sustained operation.

What controller or backplane do I need to connect this 12Gb/s SAS drive?

You need a SAS controller or backplane that supports 12Gb/s SAS signalling and provides 3.5" hot-swap bays with SAS power and data connectors.

Will this 12Gb/s SAS drive work in my older 6Gb/s SAS enclosure?

Yes, the 12Gb/s SAS interface is backward compatible with 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SAS backplanes, operating at the lower link speed.

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