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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray, new condition

DELL

DELL 400-AVVV 300GB 2.5" SAS 15000 RPM 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-WDB5-RCBE3

A 300 GB 2.5-inch SAS hard drive spinning at 15 000 RPM with a 12 Gb/s interface and hot-swap tray

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

Dell 400-AVVV 300GB SAS drive

The Dell 400-AVVV is a 300GB 2.5 inch SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a 12Gb/s interface. It is built for servers and storage arrays that need fast, reliable access to transactional data. The hot-swap tray allows replacement without powering down the chassis. This drive suits administrators who prioritise consistent throughput over maximum capacity.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

At 15000 RPM the spindle generates measurable heat and audible whine typical of enterprise 2.5 inch SAS drives. Power draw sits above slower nearline disks but remains within the envelope for standard drive bays. System fans usually mask the acoustic signature in a rack environment. No specific thermal or acoustic figures are published by the manufacturer.

Behaviour under sustained load

The 15000 RPM spindle maintains steady random IOPS during prolonged database or virtualisation workloads. SAS 12Gb/s bandwidth prevents the interface from becoming the bottleneck during sequential transfers. Write latency stays predictable because the drive lacks the garbage-collection pauses seen in flash media. Workloads needing larger sequential throughput or silent operation should consider alternative media.

How it compares

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

Price $58.99
Cheaper than about 71% 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 $196.63 per TB
Pricier than about 78% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name400-AVVV
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

How do I install the Dell 400-AVVV 2.5" SAS drive in a hot-swap bay, and which step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the hot-swap tray until the SAS connector seats firmly, then lock the lever; the step often missed is fully engaging the lever so the 12Gb/s link trains at 15000 RPM.

What maintenance or replacement will the Dell 400-AVVV 300GB SAS drive need later?

As a 15000 RPM mechanical drive, it will eventually need replacement when bearing wear or media errors appear; no user-serviceable parts exist, so plan a spare 300GB SAS unit.

What limit appears first on the Dell 400-AVVV 15K SAS drive under sustained write loads?

The 12Gb/s SAS interface and 15000 RPM spindle set the sustained throughput ceiling; thermal throttling or write latency spikes typically hit before the 300GB capacity fills.

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