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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 400-ANEU 8TB 3.5" SATA 7.2K 6Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-RC54-5T09T

Stores 8 TB of data on a 3.5-inch SATA drive spinning at 7.2K RPM with a 6 Gb/s interface and hot-swap support

  • Total capacity600 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • 8 TB capacity for large-scale storage
  • 2 K RPM spindle for steady throughput
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface for broad compatibility
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without shutdown

Dell 8TB 3.5" SATA Drive

This Dell 400-ANEU is an 8TB 3.5" SATA hard drive spinning at 7.2K RPM with a 6Gb/s interface. It suits desktop workstations and entry servers that need high-capacity bulk storage for archives, backups or media libraries. The drive is new and ships in original or OEM packaging. Buyers who need faster random access or a 2.5" form factor should look elsewhere.

Installation and Compatibility

The 3.5" SATA form factor fits standard desktop drive bays and backplanes using common data and power cables. Hot-swap support allows replacement without powering down compatible chassis. Ensure the host controller or backplane provides a 6Gb/s SATA link; older 3Gb/s ports will work but limit throughput. This drive uses SATA, not SAS, so it will not function in SAS-only bays.

Deciding Specification

The 8TB capacity at 7.2K RPM over a SATA 6Gb/s interface is the single figure that determines suitability. It delivers maximum sequential throughput for large-file workloads while keeping cost per terabyte low. If the workload demands 10K or 12Gb/s SAS performance, this drive does not meet that requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $349.99
Pricier than about 86% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 600 GB
Lower than about 76% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $583.32 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-AKKZ
Total capacity600 GB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

How can I verify the 8 TB SATA drive is spinning at 7.2 K RPM after installation?

Listen for the characteristic 3.5-inch mechanical hum and check the BIOS or operating-system disk utility to confirm the reported rotation speed of 7.2 K RPM.

What ships with the 400-ANEU drive and what must I source separately?

The drive itself ships in retail or OEM packaging; a SATA data cable, SATA power lead and any 3.5-inch mounting tray or hot-swap caddy are not included.

Should I choose the 8 TB 3.5-inch SATA model or the 600 GB 2.5-inch SAS 10 K version for my array?

Pick the 8 TB 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s drive for high-capacity bulk storage; choose the 600 GB 2.5-inch SAS 12 Gb/s 10 K RPM unit when you need faster random access in a hot-swap bay.

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