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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SAS connector

DELL

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

SKU CH-W4Y3-61MPF

6 TB 3.5" internal hard drive with 7200 rpm spindle speed and 12 Gb/s SAS interface

  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 rpm spindle speed accelerates data access
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
  • Near-line SAS design balances performance and capacity

Dell 400-ANSC 6 TB SAS drive

This Dell 400-ANSC is a 6 TB internal hard drive built for desktop and server bays that take a 3.5 inch form factor. It spins at 7200 rpm and connects through a 12Gb/s SAS interface. The Near Line SAS design targets bulk storage workloads where sustained throughput matters more than low latency.

Suits arrays needing high-capacity Near Line SAS

It suits administrators expanding storage arrays that already run 12Gb/s SAS controllers and backplanes. Buyers whose systems lack a SAS host bus adapter or whose drive bays only fit 2.5 inch devices should look at something else. The drive is sold new and packing may vary between retail and OEM packaging.

12Gb/s SAS interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the 12Gb/s SAS interface. A compatible controller and cable set are required for the drive to operate at its rated speed. Without that interface the drive cannot be used.

Highlights

  • 6 TB capacity stores large datasets
  • 7200 rpm spindle speed accelerates data access
  • 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast transfers
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard bays
  • Near-line SAS design balances performance and capacity

Specifications

BrandDell
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Capacity6TB
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

How do I install the 400-ANSC 3.5" SAS drive in a server bay, and which step is often missed?

Slide the drive into a 3.5" hot-swap tray, connect the SAS 12Gb/s backplane, then secure the tray latch; the step often missed is verifying the controller detects the 6 TB volume before closing the chassis.

What maintenance or replacement will the 7200 rpm near-line SAS drive need over time?

Plan to replace the drive after its rated service life or if SMART reports reallocated sectors; no routine lubrication or firmware updates are required by the manufacturer.

What limit appears first when the 6 TB SAS drive runs sustained workloads?

The 12Gb/s SAS interface and 7200 rpm spindle cap sustained throughput, so the interface bandwidth limit is reached before the drive's internal media rate.

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