DELL 400AUWX 2TB 3.5" SAS 7200rpm internal hard drive

3.5" SAS Hard Drive for Dell Systems

This 2 TB internal hard drive uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. It is built as a hot-swappable component for compatible Dell desktop or server chassis. The drive adds two terabytes of mechanical storage to systems that accept SAS-connected disks.

Suits Servers Needing Hot-Swap SAS Storage

It fits administrators expanding a Dell array that supports 3.5-inch SAS bays and hot-swap carriers. It is not for laptops, small-form-factor desktops or any system limited to controllers that cannot communicate over SAS. Buyers needing solid-state speed or a different physical connector should consider other options.

SAS 6Gb/s Interface Dictates Compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the SAS 6Gb/s interface; the host must provide a matching SAS backplane or controller. Without that connection the drive cannot function, regardless of its 2 TB capacity or 7200 RPM spindle speed. Verify the system documentation for SAS support before purchase.