Dell 1.6TB 2.5" SAS 12Gbp/s Mix Use SSD

Overview

The Dell 400-AZIH is a 1.6 terabyte solid state drive designed for enterprise servers that require fast and reliable storage through a 12 gigabit per second SAS interface. Its 2.5 inch form factor fits easily into server drive bays and supports hot plug installation, allowing IT administrators to upgrade or replace drives without downtime. With a total write capacity of 8760 terabytes and an endurance rating of three drive writes per day, this drive is built to handle demanding mixed workloads common in virtualization, databases, and multi-application environments.

Key features

• 12 Gbps SAS interface delivers rapid data transfer speeds for efficient server operations
• Endurance rating of three drive writes per day ensures durability under continuous mixed read/write workloads
• 512e sector formatting maintains compatibility with a wide range of modern operating systems and controllers
• 16 MB cache helps manage bursts of activity, keeping latency stable during fluctuating workloads
• Hot plug 2.5 inch design allows easy installation and replacement without shutting down the server
• Optimized for mixed use, balancing performance between read-intensive analytics and write-heavy log processing
• Seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge backplanes and monitoring tools simplifies maintenance and upgrades

Key specs

• Capacity: 1.6 TB
• Interface: 12 Gbps SAS
• Form factor: 2.5 inch
• Endurance: 3 drive writes per day
• Total bytes written: 8760 TB
• Sector format: 512e
• Cache: 16 MB

Connectivity and compatibility

This SSD is designed to fit directly into Dell PowerEdge server backplanes, ensuring straightforward physical and software integration. The 12 Gbps SAS interface supports high-speed data transfer within enterprise storage networks, and the 512e sector format guarantees compatibility with a broad range of modern operating systems and storage controllers. Hot plug capability means the drive can be added or replaced without interrupting server operations, which is critical for maintaining uptime in data centers and remote offices.

Ideal uses and environments

The Dell 400-AZIH excels in environments where servers handle a mix of read and write tasks, such as virtualization hosts, transactional databases, and multi-application data centers. Its endurance and capacity make it well suited for continuous operation in remote office servers or consolidated server racks. IT teams standardizing on Dell infrastructure will find this drive a reliable choice for scaling storage capacity while maintaining consistent performance and ease of management.