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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

DELL 400-ALCO 6TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s 7200 RPM internal hard drive

SKU CH-8B0J-6H292

A 6 TB 3.5" SAS 12Gb/s hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with hot-swap capability for nearline storage

  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 6 TB capacity stores large data sets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast transfers
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed supports responsive access
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive changes without powering down

Dell 400-ALCO 6TB Nearline SAS Drive

The Dell 400-ALCO is a 6TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for nearline workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a SAS 12Gb/s interface. The drive is supplied new in retail or OEM packaging. It is designed for hot-swap drive bays in compatible Dell systems.

Ideal for storage arrays and Dell PowerEdge servers

This drive suits administrators expanding nearline storage in Dell PowerEdge servers or external arrays that accept 3.5 inch SAS drives. The 7.2K spindle speed balances capacity and power draw for bulk data. Buyers needing a different capacity, a non-hot-swap form factor, or an interface other than SAS should look at other parts.

SAS 12Gb/s interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the SAS 12Gb/s interface. The host controller and backplane must support this exact protocol and transfer rate. Verify the system drive tray matches the hot-swap carrier before ordering.

Highlights

  • 6 TB capacity stores large data sets
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast transfers
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed supports responsive access
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive changes without powering down

Specifications

BrandDell
Model400-ALCO
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Capacity6TB
RPM7200 RPM
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

What does the 7200 RPM speed mean for daily workloads on this drive?

The 7200 RPM spindle delivers consistent throughput for nearline storage tasks such as backups, archives and bulk data reads in a desktop or server chassis.

How does the SAS 12Gb/s interface affect real-world transfer rates?

The SAS 12Gb/s link caps the maximum burst rate at 12 Gb/s; sustained speeds will be lower and depend on the controller and workload.

Will the 3.5-inch form factor and hot-swap tray fit my Dell PowerEdge bay?

This drive uses a standard 3.5-inch carrier with a hot-swap tray designed for compatible Dell PowerEdge and Precision drive bays.

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