Dell 400-AQJN 8TB 7.2K 3.5" SAS 12Gbps Hard Drive
An 8 TB SAS hard drive with a 3.5 inch form factor, 7.2K rotational speed and 12 Gbps interface supporting hot-plug installation
- 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
- 2K RPM spindle delivers steady throughput
- 12 Gbps SAS link moves data fast
- 5" hot-plug tray allows quick swaps
8 TB SAS hard drive for enterprise storage
This 8 TB nearline SAS drive spins at 7.2 K rpm and connects through a 12 Gbps SAS interface. The 3.5 inch form factor fits standard enterprise drive bays and the hot-plug design allows replacement without powering down the host system. It is suited for bulk data workloads that need high capacity and reliable throughput.
Capacity and headroom for archival workloads
Eight terabytes provide ample space for backup sets, media archives and large databases that grow steadily. Sequential read and write performance scales with the 12 Gbps SAS link, while the 7.2 K spindle speed limits random I/O rates compared with faster enterprise drives. Workloads demanding sustained high IOPS or sub-millisecond latency will exceed what this nearline model can deliver.
How it compares
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- Price $194.99
- Pricier than about 79% of the 256 comparable items (median $60.49).
Specifications
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Questions about this item
Will the 12 Gbps SAS interface on this 3.5" drive negotiate down to 6 Gbps on my older backplane?
Yes, the SAS link auto-negotiates to the highest speed both ends support, so a 6 Gbps backplane will run the drive at 6 Gbps.
How can I confirm the 400-AQJN is recognised at full 12 Gbps after hot-plug insertion?
Check the negotiated link rate in your HBA or RAID controller utility; it should report 12 Gbps for this drive.
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