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DELL 400-ALQZ 1TB 3.5" 7200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-5C9P-1JEY2 MPN 400-ALQZ

1 TB 3.5" internal hard drive with 7200 RPM spindle and 12 Gb/s SAS interface

  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity1TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 1 TB capacity for bulk storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-throughput connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without system shutdown

1TB SAS 12Gb/s nearline drive

This 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive spins at 7200 RPM and uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface. It is built for internal deployment in Dell enterprise systems and compatible hot-plug bays. The nearline design targets capacity-oriented workloads where sequential throughput matters more than low latency.

Suits SAS arrays needing hot-plug nearline storage

This drive suits administrators expanding SAS-connected storage arrays, backup targets or JBOD enclosures that support 12Gb/s SAS and hot-plug bays. Buyers whose backplanes only accept a different interface should look at other models.

12Gb/s SAS interface decides fit

The single specification that decides whether this is the right part is the 12Gb/s SAS interface. Your controller or backplane must support this exact standard for the drive to function.

Highlights

  • 1 TB capacity for bulk storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-throughput connectivity
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
  • Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without system shutdown

Specifications

BrandDELL ENTERPRISE ACCESSORIES
Model400-ALQZ
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Capacity1TB
RPM7200 RPM
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight18.14 kg
Package size302 × 198 × 94 mm

Questions about this item

What practical throughput does the SAS 12Gb/s interface cap at?

The 12Gb/s SAS link tops out at 12 Gbit/s raw bandwidth; real-world throughput depends on the 7200 RPM mechanics and controller overhead.

What physical space and mounting does the 3.5" form factor require?

The drive fits a standard 3.5-inch internal bay and uses the usual SAS data and power connectors; hot-plug support means it can be swapped in a compatible cage without tools.

How is the drive installed and what step is often missed?

Slide the 3.5" unit into a hot-plug SAS bay until the carrier locks, attach both data and power connectors, then verify the controller recognises the 1TB NL-SAS volume before formatting.

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