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DELL 400-ALQZ 1TB 3.5" 7200 RPM SAS 12Gb/s internal hard drive
1 TB 3.5" internal hard drive with 7200 RPM spindle and 12 Gb/s SAS interface
- InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
- Capacity1TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Form Factor3.5"
- 1 TB capacity for bulk storage
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
- SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-throughput connectivity
- 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
- Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without system shutdown
1TB SAS 12Gb/s nearline drive
This 1TB 3.5-inch hard drive spins at 7200 RPM and uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface. It is built for internal deployment in Dell enterprise systems and compatible hot-plug bays. The nearline design targets capacity-oriented workloads where sequential throughput matters more than low latency.
Suits SAS arrays needing hot-plug nearline storage
This drive suits administrators expanding SAS-connected storage arrays, backup targets or JBOD enclosures that support 12Gb/s SAS and hot-plug bays. Buyers whose backplanes only accept a different interface should look at other models.
12Gb/s SAS interface decides fit
The single specification that decides whether this is the right part is the 12Gb/s SAS interface. Your controller or backplane must support this exact standard for the drive to function.
Highlights
- 1 TB capacity for bulk storage
- 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive data access
- SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-throughput connectivity
- 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays
- Hot-pluggable design allows drive replacement without system shutdown
Specifications
| Brand | DELL ENTERPRISE ACCESSORIES |
|---|---|
| Model | 400-ALQZ |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 18.14 kg |
| Package size | 302 × 198 × 94 mm |
Questions about this item
What practical throughput does the SAS 12Gb/s interface cap at?
The 12Gb/s SAS link tops out at 12 Gbit/s raw bandwidth; real-world throughput depends on the 7200 RPM mechanics and controller overhead.
What physical space and mounting does the 3.5" form factor require?
The drive fits a standard 3.5-inch internal bay and uses the usual SAS data and power connectors; hot-plug support means it can be swapped in a compatible cage without tools.
How is the drive installed and what step is often missed?
Slide the 3.5" unit into a hot-plug SAS bay until the carrier locks, attach both data and power connectors, then verify the controller recognises the 1TB NL-SAS volume before formatting.
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