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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with tray

DELL

DELL 400-AHYZ 6TB 3.5" SAS 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-1CQ9-W7RZG

6 TB SAS nearline drive with 7200 RPM spindle and 3.5 inch form factor

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 6TB capacity for large-scale storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
  • SAS interface for reliable enterprise connectivity
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • New condition Dell original part 400-AHYZ

Dell 400-AHYZ 6TB Nearline SAS Drive

This Dell 400-AHYZ is a 6TB 3.5-inch nearline SAS hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM. It uses a SAS 6Gb/s interface and arrives as a bare drive in manufacturer packaging. The unit is suited for PowerEdge servers and compatible storage arrays needing high-capacity bulk storage.

Who This Suits and Who Should Look Elsewhere

This drive fits administrators expanding nearline storage in SAS-connected Dell PowerEdge servers or external enclosures. It is not for systems that only accept 12Gb/s SAS links. It is not for builds requiring a 2.5-inch form factor or an interface other than SAS.

Deciding Specification

The SAS 6Gb/s interface speed is the single specification that determines compatibility. The host controller or backplane must support 6Gb/s SAS operation for this drive to function at its rated throughput.

Highlights

  • 6TB capacity for large-scale storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
  • SAS interface for reliable enterprise connectivity
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • New condition Dell original part 400-AHYZ

Specifications

BrandDell
Model400-AHYZ
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSAS 6Gb/s
Capacity6TB
NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
RPM7200 RPM
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

How often will the SAS 6Gb/s interface require firmware updates to maintain compatibility?

Firmware updates are managed by the server controller; the drive itself has no user-serviceable firmware schedule.

What is the first performance limit reached during continuous 7200 RPM operation?

The 6 Gb/s SAS link caps sustained throughput before the 7200 RPM platters reach their maximum sequential rate.

How much heat does the 3.5" nearline drive add to a PowerEdge chassis running all day?

The 5.1 kg nearline drive dissipates typical enterprise HDD heat; chassis airflow handles thermal load without extra cooling.

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