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DELL 400-ALRV 4 TB 3.5" 7.2K RPM NL-SAS 12Gb/s SAS internal hard drive
A 4 TB 3.5" internal hard drive with 7.2K RPM spindle speed and 12Gb/s SAS interface for hot-plug storage expansion
- NAND Flash Memory TypeSLC
- Store large datasets with 4 TB capacity
- Fast disk access from 7200 RPM spindle speed
- High throughput via 12 Gb/s SAS interface
- Hot-pluggable 3.5" form factor for easy maintenance
- Compatible with PowerVault MD3060e MD3260 MD3260i MD3460 MD3660f MD3660i
Near-line SAS storage for Dell PowerVault arrays
The Dell 400-ALRV is a 4 TB internal hard drive built for Dell PowerVault storage systems including the MD3060e, MD3260, MD3260i, MD3460, MD3660f and MD3660i. It uses a 3.5 inch form factor with a Near Line SAS interface running at 12Gb/s SAS. The drive spins at 7.2K RPM and presents a 512n sector format.
Suited for capacity-focused arrays.
This drive fits administrators expanding raw capacity in compatible PowerVault enclosures where hot-plug capability simplifies maintenance. Buyers needing higher random IOPS for transactional databases or low-latency caching tiers should look at faster-spindle or solid-state alternatives. The 7200 RPM spindle and near-line SAS positioning target bulk storage rather than performance-sensitive applications.
12Gb/s SAS interface dictates controller
The single specification that decides fitment is the 12Gb/s SAS interface standard; the host controller, expander and backplane must all support this signalling rate. If the existing infrastructure is limited to 6Gb/s SAS, the drive will negotiate down, but full throughput requires end-to-end 12Gb/s support.
Highlights
- Store large datasets with 4 TB capacity
- Fast disk access from 7200 RPM spindle speed
- High throughput via 12 Gb/s SAS interface
- Hot-pluggable 3.5" form factor for easy maintenance
- Compatible with PowerVault MD3060e MD3260 MD3260i MD3460 MD3660f MD3660i
Specifications
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| NAND Flash Memory Type | SLC |
Questions about this item
What does the 7.2K RPM spindle speed mean for actual disk access in a server?
The 7200 RPM rotation gives fast disk access for near-line workloads such as bulk storage and backup targets.
What does the 12Gb/s SAS interface cap at in practice?
The 12Gb/s SAS link supports the full interface bandwidth for high data transfer speeds.
Will this 3.5" hot-plug drive fit in a Dell PowerVault MD3460 enclosure?
Yes, the 3.5" form factor and hot-plug design are listed as compatible with the MD3460 (3.5") chassis.
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