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Silver 2.5 inch Dell SAS hard drive with green circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 401-ABHQ 2.4TB SAS 12Gb/s 10000 RPM 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-7AQ6-X0K8C

2.4 TB SAS drive with 10 000 RPM spindle speed for fast data access in 2.5" bays

  • Total capacity2.4 TB
  • Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Key featuresIncrease the storage capacity of your system with the 2.4 TB
  • 4 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 10000 RPM spindle enables fast disk access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers high transfer speeds
  • 5 inch form factor fits dense server bays
  • New condition ensures full manufacturer specification

Dell 401-ABHQ 2.4TB SAS Drive

This new 2.4TB internal hard drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface and spins at 10000 RPM in a 2.5 inch form factor. It is built for Dell systems that need fast disk access and expanded storage capacity.

Suits servers or workstations with SAS backplanes

The drive fits 2.5 inch bays and requires a SAS 12Gb/s connection to operate. Buyers whose chassis only accept 3.5 inch drives or who lack a SAS host bus adapter cannot install this unit. Systems needing larger capacity or a different interface should look elsewhere.

SAS 12Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The controller must support SAS 12Gb/s signalling for the drive to function. VMware does not support 512e or 4Kn hard drives. Windows Server 2012 and UEFI boot are required for 4Kn drives, while 512e drives need Windows Server 2008 R2 or newer and some Linux distributions.

How it compares

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

Price $363.99
Pricier than about 87% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2.4 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $151.66 per TB
Pricier than about 72% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameDell
Model name401-ABHQ
Total capacity2.4 TB
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSAS 12Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Questions about this item

What host bus adapter or RAID controller with a 12Gb/s SAS port do I need to connect this drive?

You need a controller or backplane that presents a native 12Gb/s SAS link; the drive plugs directly into that port and negotiates the full 12Gb/s rate.

Will this 2.5" 10000 RPM SAS drive work in a server that currently uses 3.5" 6Gb/s SAS drives?

Yes, if the chassis accepts 2.5" bays or an adapter tray and the controller supports 12Gb/s SAS; the drive will fall back to 6Gb/s on an older controller.

How can I confirm the drive is running at 10000 RPM and 12Gb/s after installation?

Check the controller BIOS or OS utility — it should report 10000 RPM spindle speed and a negotiated 12Gb/s link rate for the 401-ABHQ.

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