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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive bare mechanism

DELL

DELL 401-ABEE 8TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-2K0F-RM25H

An 8 TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 12 Gb/s SAS interface spinning at 7200 RPM for nearline storage workloads

  • 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 and backups
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface moves data quickly to the controller
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed keeps read and write latency low
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • Dell part 401-ABEE ensures compatibility with supported Dell systems

Dell 8TB 3.5" Nearline SAS Drive

The Dell 401-ABEE is an 8TB 3.5" internal hard drive built for desktop and server storage bays. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a 12Gb/s SAS interface. The bare-drive package carries Dell part number 401-ABEE and is supplied new.

Suited for SAS-based arrays and Dell systems

This drive fits workflows that need high-capacity nearline storage on a 12Gb/s SAS backbone. It is not for systems that lack a SAS host bus adapter or backplane, nor for users who require solid-state latency or a different physical form factor.

12Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the 12Gb/s SAS interface; the drive must attach to a controller or backplane that supports this exact protocol and speed. Without that connection the 8TB capacity and 7200 RPM spindle cannot be used.

How it compares

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

Price $277.99
Pricier than about 80% 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 $34.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 76% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name401-ABEE
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 12Gb/s SAS interface work with my existing 6Gb/s SAS backplane?

Yes, the drive negotiates down to 6Gb/s automatically; you will see the link speed reported as 6Gb/s in the controller BIOS.

How can I confirm the 7200 RPM spindle is running after installation?

Listen for the characteristic spin-up whine and verify 7200 RPM in the SMART data or RAID controller dashboard.

Does the bare 3.5" drive ship with a mounting tray or cables?

No, it is a bare drive only; you must supply a compatible 3.5" tray and SAS data and power cables yourself.

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