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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit

DELL

DELL 400-ANWJ 2TB 2.5" SAS 7.2K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-VJ1G-N2Y5W

A 2.5-inch nearline SAS hard drive delivering 2TB at 7,200 RPM with a 12Gb/s interface for hot-swap server bays

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 3Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency3Gb/s
  • 2 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface delivers high throughput
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast data access
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without downtime

2TB Nearline SAS Drive for Array Storage

The Dell 400-ANWJ is a 2TB 2.5-inch nearline SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM. It is built for servers and storage arrays that need high-capacity bulk storage with hot-swap capability. The 12Gb/s SAS interface connects directly to compatible controllers and backplanes. This drive suits administrators expanding existing SAS infrastructure.

Sustained Throughput on 7200 RPM Spindles

Under continuous workloads the 7200 RPM spindle delivers steady sequential bandwidth rather than burst-only peaks. Nearline firmware optimises write consistency for RAID rebuilds, backups and archival streaming. The SAS protocol maintains command queuing efficiency during long transfers. Performance scales with controller queue depth and stripe width.

12Gb/s SAS Interface Practical Limits

The 12Gb/s SAS link caps maximum theoretical throughput at the interface level. Real-world throughput depends on controller implementation, cable length and backplane topology. The drive operates at 3Gb/s average latency specification within the SAS domain. Compatibility requires a SAS HBA or RAID controller with 12Gb/s support.

How it compares

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

Price $176.99
Pricier than about 65% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $88.50 per TB
Pricier than about 61% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-ANWJ
Total capacity2 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency3Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 3Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

How much noise and heat does the 7200 RPM 2.5" drive produce when running all day?

The 2.5" nearline SAS drive spins at 7200 RPM, so it generates typical mechanical-drive noise and warmth for continuous operation.

What controller or backplane must I already have for this 12Gb/s SAS drive to work?

A SAS controller or backplane that supports 12Gb/s SAS is required; the drive uses a standard SAS connector and hot-swap tray.

Will the 400-ANWJ work alongside older 3Gb/s or 6Gb/s SAS drives in the same enclosure?

Yes, the 12Gb/s interface is backward compatible with 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SAS links, so it can share an enclosure with older SAS drives.

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