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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 400-ANVF 10TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-M5B5-BBX0T

A 10 TB 3.5 inch SAS 12 Gb/s hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with hot-swap tray support

  • Total capacity10 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 10 TB capacity for large-scale storage
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface for fast data transfer
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive performance
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without downtime

Capacity and interface

The Dell 400-ANVF is a 10TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive that uses a SAS 12Gb/s connection. It spins at 7200 RPM and is built for nearline workloads that need high capacity and consistent throughput. System builders and IT teams can use it in compatible servers or storage arrays that support the SAS interface.

Build and mounting

The drive comes as a bare unit without a retail box and is designed for hot-swap trays. This allows removal or replacement while the host system stays powered on, reducing downtime during maintenance. The 3.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays in Dell PowerEdge servers and other chassis that accept SAS hot-swap carriers.

Included accessories and software

No cables, mounting brackets, or management software are supplied with the bare drive. Buyers must provide a compatible hot-swap tray, backplane, and SAS controller or HBA. Systems without SAS infrastructure or available 3.5-inch hot-swap bays cannot use this drive without additional hardware.

How it compares

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

Price $308.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 10 TB
Higher than about 85% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $30.90 per TB
Cheaper than about 81% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-ANVF
Total capacity10 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

What real-world throughput does the SAS 12Gb/s interface deliver on this 10TB drive?

The SAS 12Gb/s link supports up to 12Gb/s transfer rate, but sustained sequential speeds are limited by the 7200 RPM mechanical design rather than the interface ceiling.

Does the 3.5" form factor require a specific tray or caddy for hot-swap bays?

The drive is built for hot-swap trays compatible with Dell 3.5" Nearline SAS bays; it slides into the carrier and locks without tools.

How is the 400-ANVF installed in a hot-swap chassis, and what step is often missed?

Insert the drive into the hot-swap tray until the latch clicks, then seat the tray fully in the bay so the SAS connector engages; the common miss is stopping before the latch locks.

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