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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 400-ASIF 8TB 3.5" SATA 7.2K 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-58BZ-D4YCA

3.5-inch SATA desktop drive stores 8 TB at 7200 RPM with a 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Mean latency6Gb/s
  • 8 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers fast sequential read and write speeds
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high bandwidth for desktop workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Genuine Dell 400-ASIF part ensures compatibility with supported systems

Dell 8 TB SATA desktop drive

The Dell 400-ASIF is an 8 TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for desktop systems that need large, cost-effective storage. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a standard SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and DIY builders adding capacity to a workstation or home server.

Fits a 3.5 inch bay with SATA power and data

Installation requires an available 3.5 inch drive bay, a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from the power supply. No special mounting tray or adapter is included, so the builder must supply screws or a tool-less bracket compatible with the chassis. The drive frees smaller SSDs for the operating system and active projects while handling bulk archives, media libraries and backups.

Sustained throughput at 7200 RPM

Under continuous read or write workloads the 7.2 K RPM spindle delivers steady sequential transfer rates within the SATA 6.0 Gb/s link limit. The mechanical design maintains consistent performance during long backup jobs or video ingest sessions without the thermal throttling seen in smaller form factors. Random access latency remains typical for 7200 RPM drives, so workloads heavy on small-file IOPS will benefit from a separate solid-state tier.

How it compares

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

Price $395.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 $49.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 62% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-ASIF
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)

Questions about this item

At what speed does the 7200 RPM spindle hit its sustained transfer ceiling?

The SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface caps sustained throughput, so the 7200 RPM mechanism cannot exceed that link rate.

How much heat and noise does the 8 TB drive produce during continuous operation?

The 3.5 inch 7200 RPM hard drive generates typical mechanical noise and heat for its class; ensure adequate case airflow for all-day use.

Which SATA power and data cables are needed to install the bare 400-ASIF drive?

A standard SATA data cable and a 15-pin SATA power connector from your power supply are required; no tray or adapter is included.

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