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Silver 3.5 inch Dell SAS hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL 401-ABHX 12 TB 3.5" 7200 RPM SAS internal hard drive

SKU CH-VDS4-JEM4E

A 12 TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive spins at 7200 RPM over a 12Gb/s SAS interface and supports hot-plug installation

  • InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
  • Capacity12TB
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • Massive 12 TB capacity stores vast datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables rapid data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput transfers
  • Hot-pluggable 3.5" design allows drive swaps without downtime
  • 512e format ensures broad compatibility with existing systems

Dell 401-ABHX 12 TB NL-SAS drive

The Dell 401-ABHX is a 12 TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for nearline workloads. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a 12Gb/s SAS interface. The unit is hot-pluggable and hot-swappable for simple maintenance in compatible bays. It arrives in new condition with a 512e sector format.

Suited for capacity-focused arrays not for boot

This drive fits servers and storage arrays that need large nearline capacity with dual-port SAS connectivity. The 7200 RPM spindle gives steady sequential throughput for bulk data, archives and backup targets. Systems limited to slower interfaces or without hot-swap bays will not benefit from its design. Workloads demanding low-latency random IO should look at solid-state alternatives.

12Gb/s SAS interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the 12Gb/s Near Line SAS interface. A backplane or controller must support this exact standard to enable the drive's full transfer rate and dual-port redundancy. Without a compatible SAS connection the drive cannot operate.

Highlights

  • Massive 12 TB capacity stores vast datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed enables rapid data access
  • SAS 12Gb/s interface delivers high-throughput transfers
  • Hot-pluggable 3.5" design allows drive swaps without downtime
  • 512e format ensures broad compatibility with existing systems

Specifications

BrandDell
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Capacity12TB
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

What does the 7200 RPM spindle speed mean for everyday use?

The 7200 RPM rotation gives fast disk access for large files and steady throughput in near-line workloads.

How does the 12Gb/s SAS interface limit real-world transfer rates?

The Near Line SAS 12Gb/s link caps the drive at the interface maximum, so sustained speeds stay within that bus ceiling.

Will the 3.5-inch hot-plug tray fit my server bay?

The 3.5" form factor with hot-swap support fits standard 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays.

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