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Silver 3.5-inch bare SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 400-AHID 8TB 3.5" SATA 7200 RPM 512e internal hard drive

SKU CH-8S6W-15EN8

An 8 TB, 7200 RPM SATA hard drive with 128 MB buffer and 512e format for desktop storage

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity8TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Average Latency6Gb/s
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 8 TB capacity stores large data volumes
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed provides fast disk access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface delivers high data transfer rates
  • 128 MB buffer enhances performance
  • 512e format compatible with Windows 2008R2 and later

Dell 8TB 3.5" SATA hard drive

This new Dell 400-AHID drive adds 8TB of storage to desktop workstations and entry-level servers. It uses a standard 3.5 inch form factor and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface for broad platform compatibility. The 7200 RPM spindle speed supports general-purpose workloads and bulk data retention.

512e sector format requirement

The drive uses a 512e advanced format with a 128 MB buffer. VMware environments do not support 512e or 4Kn drives, so this unit is unsuitable for those hypervisors. Windows Server 2008 R2 or later and supported Linux distributions are required for correct operation. Buyers running older operating systems or VMware should select a different drive.

Standard 3.5 inch bay installation

The bare drive fits any 3.5 inch internal bay and connects via standard SATA data and power cables. Hot-swap capability functions only in chassis with compatible backplanes and controller support. Ensure the host system BIOS and operating system recognise 512e formatting before deployment.

Highlights

  • 8 TB capacity stores large data volumes
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed provides fast disk access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface delivers high data transfer rates
  • 128 MB buffer enhances performance
  • 512e format compatible with Windows 2008R2 and later

Specifications

BrandDell
Model400-AHID
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity8TB
RPM7200 RPM
Average Latency6Gb/s
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

What does the 7200 RPM spindle speed mean for everyday use?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed gives fast disk access for large files and heavy workloads on a PC or Linux system.

What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface cap at in practice?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface runs at up to 600 MB/s, and the 128 MB buffer helps sustain throughput during bursts.

Will this 3.5-inch drive fit a standard desktop bay?

Yes, the 3.5-inch form factor fits a standard desktop drive bay and supports hot-swap in compatible Dell systems.

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