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Silver 3.5 inch SAS hard drive with hot-swap tray

DELL

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

SKU CH-6HA3-8S6EX

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

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets on a single 3.5" drive
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data quickly across the bus
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers consistent nearline throughput
  • Hot-swap tray support enables drive replacement without system shutdown
  • Dell part 400-ANFC ensures compatibility with qualified Dell platforms

Purpose-built storage

The Dell 400-ANFC is a 6TB 3.5-inch nearline SAS hard drive built for servers and storage arrays that demand consistent throughput. Its 12Gb/s interface and 7200 RPM spindle suit bulk data, backup targets and archival workloads where capacity per drive matters more than low latency. The hot-swap tray lets administrators replace the unit without powering down the enclosure.

Thermals and power

Nearline SAS drives in this class typically draw moderate power during sequential reads and writes, with idle consumption dropping noticeably when the heads park. Acoustic output stays low in a populated chassis because the motor runs at 7.2K RPM rather than faster enterprise speeds. Normal airflow across the 3.5-inch frame keeps temperatures within the vendor-specified operating range without extra cooling.

Build and daily use

The bare-drive packaging means the unit arrives without a carrier, so you must supply a compatible hot-swap tray or caddy for your specific chassis. A single 12Gb/s SAS connector handles both data and power when mated to a backplane, simplifying cable routing. The 400-ANFC part number ensures drop-in compatibility with Dell-qualified enclosures and controllers that recognise the firmware.

Highlights

  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets on a single 3.5" drive
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface moves data quickly across the bus
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers consistent nearline throughput
  • Hot-swap tray support enables drive replacement without system shutdown
  • Dell part 400-ANFC ensures compatibility with qualified Dell platforms

Specifications

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

Questions about this item

How do I install the 400-ANFC 3.5" SAS drive in a hot-swap bay, and what step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the hot-swap tray until the SAS connector seats firmly; the step often missed is not pushing far enough to engage the latch, which leaves the 12Gb/s link unstable.

What maintenance or replacement will the 6TB 7200 RPM Nearline SAS drive need later?

Plan to replace the drive after its rated workload limit is reached; monitor SMART reallocated-sector counts and keep firmware current to avoid silent data errors.

What limit appears first on the 400-ANFC under sustained 12Gb/s SAS writes?

The 7200 RPM mechanical latency becomes the bottleneck before the 12Gb/s interface saturates, capping sustained throughput near the drive's native media speed.

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