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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

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

SKU CH-4RKS-GX7BT

8 TB 3.5-inch SAS 12 Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive with hot-swap tray

  • 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 12Gb/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 downtime

Dell 400-ASIB 8 TB SAS drive

The Dell 400-ASIB is an 8 TB nearline SAS hard drive built for servers and storage arrays that need high-capacity bulk storage. It fits 3.5-inch hot-swap bays and connects through a 12 Gb/s SAS interface for direct attachment to RAID controllers or backplanes.

Capacity and throughput limits

Eight terabytes provides ample room for archives, backups and large media libraries on a single spindle. The 7200 RPM platters deliver sustained throughput suited to sequential workloads, while random I/O performance will saturate well before the 12 Gb/s link in multi-user database or virtualisation scenarios.

Hot-swap tray and bare-drive delivery

A hot-swap carrier allows drive replacement without powering down the chassis, reducing service windows in rack environments. The drive ships as a bare unit without cables or mounting screws, so installers must confirm tray compatibility with their specific Dell enclosure or server model.

How it compares

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

Price $313.99
Pricier than about 83% 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 $39.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 71% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-ASIB
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

Will the 400-ASIB drive work in a server that only has 6 Gb/s SAS backplanes?

The drive uses a 12 Gb/s SAS interface and will negotiate down to 6 Gb/s on older backplanes, so it will function but at the lower speed.

How can I verify the 7200 RPM spindle speed is active after installation?

Check the drive's reported rotational speed in the RAID controller BIOS or use a SMART monitoring tool that displays the nominal RPM value.

Does the bare drive include a hot-swap tray or must I supply my own?

The unit is shipped as a bare drive without a tray; you will need a compatible 3.5" hot-swap carrier for your chassis.

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