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A silver 2.5 inch Dell SATA SSD with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 400-APBF 480GB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-SMXH-KPSK4

A 480GB 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive with hot-swap capability for server storage upgrades

  • Total capacity480 GB
  • Interface typeSATA
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 480 GB capacity stores large workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface delivers fast data transfer
  • Hot-swap tray enables drive changes without shutdown
  • Genuine Dell part 400-APBF ensures system compatibility

Dell 400-APBF 480GB SATA SSD

The Dell 400-APBF is a 480GB solid-state drive built for 2.5-inch SATA hot-swap bays. It uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface and ships as a bare drive without a retail tray. The part number 400-APBF identifies it as a Dell original component for compatible servers or storage arrays.

Suits servers with 2.5-inch hot-swap SATA trays

This drive fits systems that accept 2.5-inch SATA hot-swap devices and need 480GB of solid-state capacity. It is not for builds limited to 3.5-inch bays, for setups that cannot hot-swap, or for buyers who require a larger capacity than 480GB.

SATA 6Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The drive connects through a SATA 6Gb/s link, so the host must provide a matching SATA port and hot-swap backplane. If the system uses a different interface or lacks hot-swap support, the drive will not function as intended.

How it compares

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

Price $446.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 480 GB
Lower than about 81% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $931.23 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-APBF
Total capacity480 GB
Performance
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

What host connector and bay size does my system need for the 2.5" SATA 400-APBF?

The drive plugs into a standard SATA data and power port and fits any 2.5" drive bay or hot-swap tray that accepts a 2.5" SATA SSD.

Will the 6 Gb/s SATA interface on the 400-APBF work with my older 3 Gb/s SATA controller?

Yes, the SATA 6 Gb/s interface is backward compatible and will operate at the 3 Gb/s link speed of the older controller.

How can I confirm the 480 GB 400-APBF is running at the rated 6 Gb/s link speed after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in your BIOS, UEFI or OS disk utility — it should report a 6 Gb/s SATA connection for the drive.

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