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Silver 2.5 inch SAS hard drive bare unit

DELL

DELL 400-ANWK 2TB 2.5" SAS 7.2K 12Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-EWMT-MXJM3

A 2.5-inch 2 TB SAS drive spinning at 7200 RPM for Dell PowerEdge servers

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSAS 3Gb/s
  • Capacity2TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Average Latency3Gb/s
  • Form Factor2.5"
  • 2 TB capacity expands server storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast data access
  • 12Gb/s SAS interface delivers high transfer rates
  • 5" form factor fits dense PowerEdge bays
  • Hot-pluggable design allows drive swaps without downtime

2TB Nearline SAS Drive

The Dell 400-ANWK is a 2TB 2.5-inch internal hard drive built for Dell PowerEdge servers. It spins at 7200 RPM and uses a SAS interface rated at 12Gb/s. Hot-pluggable design allows replacement without shutting down the system. This drive suits administrators expanding storage arrays in compatible rack or tower servers.

Upgrading from smaller SAS drives

Replacing lower-capacity nearline SAS drives with this 2TB model increases raw storage in the same bay count. The jump is worth it when current volumes are full and the server chassis has no free 3.5-inch bays. It also helps when a failed drive must be matched to the existing 12Gb/s backplane speed. Buyers who need faster random access or solid-state endurance should look elsewhere.

Check server model and backplane

Verify the server is a listed PowerEdge model such as R230, R330, R430, R630, R730, R730XD, T330, T430 or T630. Confirm the backplane supports 2.5-inch SAS drives and 12Gb/s signalling. Ensure the RAID controller or HBA recognises nearline SAS drives at this capacity. Buyers without a compatible Dell server or SAS backplane cannot use this drive.

Highlights

  • 2 TB capacity expands server storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast data access
  • 12Gb/s SAS interface delivers high transfer rates
  • 5" form factor fits dense PowerEdge bays
  • Hot-pluggable design allows drive swaps without downtime

Specifications

BrandDell
Model400-ANWK
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSAS 3Gb/s
Capacity2TB
RPM7200 RPM
Average Latency3Gb/s
Form Factor2.5"

Questions about this item

Does the 2.5" form factor fit the drive bays in a PowerEdge R630?

Yes, the 2.5" drive matches the front bays in the R630, R730, R730XD, R230, R330, R430, T330, T430 and T630.

What is the installation step that causes the most trouble when fitting this drive?

The drive is hot-pluggable, so insert it while the server is running; the carrier latch must click fully home or the SAS link will not train at 12Gb/s.

When will the 7200 RPM spindle bearings need replacement?

Enterprise nearline drives are rated for continuous operation; under normal server workloads the bearings typically last the full service life of the unit.

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