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2.5 inch silver Dell SATA SSD with hot swap tray

DELL

DELL 400-APBX 480GB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-CJGC-22HQ9

A 480 GB SATA solid-state drive in a 2.5 inch hot-swap form factor for compatible Dell systems

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA
  • Capacity480GB
  • Average Latency6Gb/s
  • Form Factor2.5"
  • 480 GB capacity stores more files and applications
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop bays
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface delivers fast data transfer speeds
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without system shutdown
  • New Dell original part 400-APBX ensures genuine compatibility

Dell 480GB SATA SSD for hot-swap bays

This Dell 400-APBX is a 480GB 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive built for hot-swap trays in compatible Dell servers and storage arrays. It delivers 6Gb/s transfer rates and fits standard 2.5-inch drive bays that accept hot-swap carriers. The bare-drive packaging means it ships without a tray or cables. It suits administrators replacing a failed drive or adding capacity to an existing hot-swap chassis.

Not for non-hot-swap laptops or desktops

Buyers whose systems use fixed 2.5-inch mounts without a hot-swap backplane cannot install this drive directly. Systems that require a 3.5-inch form factor or a different interface protocol are also incompatible. The drive is designed specifically for hot-swap environments, so static-mount configurations will not accept it.

SATA 6Gb/s interface and hot-swap tray requirement

The drive connects through a SATA 6Gb/s interface and requires a hot-swap tray or carrier that matches the host chassis. Compatibility depends on the tray and backplane combination in the target system. Verify the tray type before purchase.

Highlights

  • 480 GB capacity stores more files and applications
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard laptop and desktop bays
  • SATA 6Gb/s interface delivers fast data transfer speeds
  • Hot-swap tray allows drive replacement without system shutdown
  • New Dell original part 400-APBX ensures genuine compatibility

Specifications

BrandDell
Model400-APBX
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA
Capacity480GB
Average Latency6Gb/s
Form Factor2.5"

Questions about this item

Does my system need a 2.5-inch drive bay that supports hot-swap trays for this 400-APBX drive to work?

Yes, the drive uses a 2.5-inch form factor and a hot-swap tray, so the chassis or backplane must accept that size and provide a SATA connection.

Will this 480GB SATA 6Gb/s SSD operate correctly when installed alongside older mechanical hard drives on the same controller?

The drive communicates over standard SATA at 6Gb/s and is backward-compatible with slower SATA ports, so it will work alongside older drives on the same controller.

How can I confirm the 400-APBX is running at its rated 6Gb/s transfer rate after installation?

Check the negotiated link speed in the BIOS or with a system-information tool; it should report SATA 6Gb/s for this drive.

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