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2.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 400-APSL 300GB 2.5" SAS 15K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-686R-2N7XF

A 2.5-inch SAS hard drive with 300 GB capacity, 15 000 RPM spindle speed and 12 Gb/s transfer rate, supplied as a bare hot-swap unit

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed15,000 RPM
  • 300GB capacity stores critical datasets
  • 15000 RPM spindle delivers rapid data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface enables high-throughput transfers
  • 5-inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without downtime

Dell 400-APSL 300GB SAS Drive

The Dell 400-APSL is a 300GB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM. It is built for servers and storage arrays that require hot-swap capability and consistent enterprise performance.

SAS 12Gb/s Interface Limit

The SAS 12Gb/s interface sets the maximum theoretical bandwidth for this drive. Actual throughput depends on the host controller, backplane design and cable quality in the deployed system.

15000 RPM Spindle Speed

The 15000 RPM spindle speed determines the drive's random I/O latency and sustained transfer rate. Choose this drive when low access time matters more than maximum capacity.

How it compares

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

Price $52.99
Cheaper than about 75% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 300 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $176.63 per TB
Pricier than about 75% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-APSL
Total capacity300 GB
Performance
Rotational speed15,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 300 GB 2.5" SAS 15K 12Gb/s model or a different capacity?

The 300 GB 2.5" SAS 15K 12Gb/s drive is the only capacity offered for this part number; choose it when you need a hot-swap enterprise drive at this speed and interface.

What does the 15000 RPM rating deliver in a live server?

The 15000 RPM spindle provides low latency and high sustained throughput for transaction-heavy workloads such as databases and virtualisation hosts.

How does the SAS 12Gb/s interface limit real-world transfer speed?

The SAS 12Gb/s link caps the theoretical maximum at 12 Gb/s; actual throughput depends on the controller, cable length and drive firmware.

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