DELL 400-ASSV 600GB 2.5" SAS 15K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

Dell 400-ASSV 600GB SAS 15K Drive

This Dell 400-ASSV is a 600GB 2.5" SAS hard drive spinning at 15000 RPM with a 12Gb/s interface. It is built for servers and storage arrays that require hot-swap capability and high transactional throughput. The bare drive format fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays in compatible Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems. It serves IT administrators who need reliable, original Dell replacement drives for mission-critical workloads.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This drive suits administrators maintaining Dell enterprise servers that support 12Gb/s SAS hot-swap bays and require 15K RPM performance for low-latency applications. It is not for systems limited to lower SAS link speeds or those lacking hot-swap backplane support. It is not for workloads needing larger capacity per spindle or solid-state latency. Buyers without a compatible Dell server chassis and controller should select a different drive.

Deciding Specification: 12Gb/s SAS Interface

The single specification that decides fit is the 12Gb/s SAS interface combined with the hot-swap tray type. Your server backplane and RAID controller must both support 12Gb/s SAS signalling and 2.5-inch hot-swap carriers to use this drive. If the system only supports an earlier SAS generation or fixed-mount caddies, the drive will not function correctly. Verify the part number 400-ASSV against your hardware maintenance manual before purchase.