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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with tray, bare drive packaging

DELL

DELL 400-AHIZ 8TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-QM17-MH97R

An 8 TB nearline SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM in a 3.5 inch form factor with a 12 Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity8TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface moves data quickly
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
  • New Dell part 400-AHIZ ensures server compatibility

Dell 400-AHIZ 8TB Nearline SAS Drive

The Dell 400-AHIZ is an 8TB 3.5-inch nearline hard drive built for Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault servers. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface for consistent throughput in multi-drive arrays. The drive ships as a bare unit with a tray included for direct installation into compatible bays. It targets administrators expanding bulk storage in supported Dell rack or tower platforms.

Verify SAS Backplane and Tray Compatibility

Confirm that your server chassis accepts 3.5-inch SAS drives and that the backplane supports 12Gb/s signalling before ordering. The included tray matches Dell drive bays; non-Dell enclosures may require a different carrier or adapter. Check the system’s drive-count limit and RAID controller firmware to ensure the 8TB capacity is recognised. Without a compatible SAS host bus adapter or integrated controller the drive will not function.

Tray Enables Hot-Swap in Dell Bays

The supplied tray locks the drive into Dell hot-swap bays so it can be inserted or removed while the system runs. No cables, mounting screws or software utilities are bundled beyond the tray itself. Firmware updates and diagnostics must be obtained from Dell support using the 400-AHIZ part number. The tray does not add encryption, caching or any management feature beyond mechanical compatibility.

Highlights

  • 8 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • SAS 12 Gb/s interface moves data quickly
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent throughput
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
  • New Dell part 400-AHIZ ensures server compatibility

Specifications

BrandDell
Model400-AHIZ
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Capacity8TB
RPM7200 RPM
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

Does the Dell 400-AHIZ arrive with a mounting tray or just the bare drive?

The drive ships as a bare unit in OEM packaging; the tray shown for PowerEdge and PowerVault servers is not included and must be sourced separately if your chassis requires it.

How do I decide between the 8 TB nearline SAS model and other capacities?

Choose the 8 TB 7.2K SAS drive when you need high-capacity bulk storage on a 12 Gb/s SAS backplane; smaller capacities suit tighter budgets while larger ones exceed the 8 TB limit of this part.

What does the 12 Gb/s SAS rating mean for real-world throughput in a server?

The 12 Gb/s interface sets the maximum link speed to the controller; sustained read and write rates are governed by the 7200 RPM platters and will be lower than the bus ceiling.

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