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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray, bare drive packaging

DELL

DELL 400-AQJK 8TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-F186-S9FE5

An 8 TB desktop hard drive with a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed and hot-swap tray for nearline storage

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface enables fast data transfers
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive performance
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without shutdown

Dell 8TB Nearline SAS Drive

The Dell 400-AQJK is an 8TB 3.5-inch nearline SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 12Gb/s interface. It arrives as a bare drive with hot-swap tray support for direct insertion into compatible bays. This unit suits storage arrays and servers that require high-capacity rotational storage on a SAS backbone.

Suited For And Not Suited For

It fits administrators expanding nearline storage pools in Dell PowerEdge or equivalent SAS-connected enclosures that accept 3.5-inch hot-swap trays. Buyers needing an internal drive for a desktop motherboard without a SAS controller or backplane should look elsewhere. Systems limited to 6Gb/s SAS links will operate at the lower link speed.

Deciding Specification

The 12Gb/s SAS interface is the single specification that decides compatibility; the drive requires a controller and backplane that support SAS 12Gb/s to achieve its rated transfer rate. Without a SAS host bus adapter or RAID card presenting a 12Gb/s wide port, the drive cannot be used. Verify your chassis and controller documentation for 3.5-inch hot-swap tray clearance and SAS 12Gb/s support before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $261.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $32.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 79% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-AQJK
Total capacity8 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 does the SAS 12Gb/s interface cap in practice?

The SAS 12Gb/s interface caps the theoretical transfer rate at 12 Gb/s. Actual throughput depends on the controller, cabling and system workload.

What physical space and mounting does the 3.5" hot-swap tray need?

The drive uses a standard 3.5 inch form factor with a hot-swap tray that fits Dell PowerEdge bays designed for tool-less insertion.

How is the hot-swap drive installed and what step is often missed?

Slide the tray into the bay until the lever locks; the step often missed is ensuring the lever clicks fully to engage the SAS connector.

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