What is the spindle speed of the Dell 400-AJQW, and how does it affect performance?

The 400-AJQW operates at 10,000 RPM, delivering consistent throughput suitable for transactional databases and high-frequency I/O workloads. This spindle speed reduces latency compared to lower-RPM drives, enabling faster data access and improved application responsiveness in enterprise environments requiring sustained performance.

What interface does the 400-AJQW use, and is it compatible with modern enterprise servers?

The 400-AJQW uses a SAS 12Gbps interface, the current standard for enterprise direct-attached storage. This interface ensures compatibility with modern server backplanes and storage controllers, providing high-speed connectivity and supporting multi-drive RAID configurations without bandwidth limitations.

What is the physical form factor of the 400-AJQW, and how does it benefit data center deployments?

The 400-AJQW is a 2.5-inch drive with hybrid carrier design, enabling dense configurations in 1U and 2U servers and storage arrays. This compact form factor maximizes storage capacity per rack unit compared to 3.5-inch alternatives, reducing physical footprint and power consumption in data centers.

Is the 400-AJQW suitable for database server environments?

Yes, the 400-AJQW is well-suited for database servers. The 10,000 RPM spindle speed and 12Gbps SAS interface support rapid I/O operations required by transactional databases, while the 1.8TB capacity provides substantial storage for moderate to large datasets in OLTP environments.

What workloads are optimized for the 400-AJQW drive?

The 400-AJQW is optimized for transactional workloads, high-performance computing, virtualization hosts, and storage arrays. The 10K RPM performance and 12Gbps interface support I/O-intensive applications, virtual machine datastores, and scenarios requiring consistent throughput and reduced latency in enterprise data centers.

400-AJQW - Dell 400-AJQW 1.8TB 10K SAS 12Gbps 2.5 Hard Drive

Name: Dell 400-AJQW 1.8TB 10K SAS 12Gbps 2.5 Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-AJQW
Price: 192 USD
Availability: InStock

400-AJQW - Dell 400-AJQW 1.8TB 10K SAS 12Gbps 2.5 Hard Drive | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 400-AJQW is a 1.8TB enterprise-class SAS hard drive designed for high-performance server and storage environments. Operating at 10,000 RPM, this drive delivers consistent throughput suitable for transactional workloads and database applications. The 12Gbps SAS interface ensures rapid data transfer rates, enabling efficient communication with enterprise storage controllers and server backplanes. Housed in a compact 2.5-inch form factor, the 400-AJQW integrates seamlessly into dense server configurations and storage arrays. The hybrid carrier design provides flexible deployment options across Dell infrastructure. This drive is engineered for reliability in 24/7 data center operations, supporting mission-critical applications requiring sustained performance and availability.

1.8TB capacity at 10,000 RPM for balanced performance
SAS 12Gbps interface for enterprise connectivity
2.5-inch form factor with hybrid carrier design
Enterprise-class reliability for 24/7 data center use
Optimized for transactional and I/O-intensive workloads
Dense storage configurations in server and array systems

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Featuring

Number of Disks
Manufacturer part #	400-AJQW
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	400-AJQW
Capacity	1.8 TB
Cache Size	128 MB
Form Factor	2.5 inch drive in 3.5 inch hybrid carrier
Sector Size	512e
Product Line	PowerEdge
Product Type	Enterprise Hard Drive
Spindle Speed	10000 RPM

Compatible systems

Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 13G servers using 3.5 inch hybrid drive bays

Dell PowerEdge
Model: 13G PowerEdge Servers
Form factor: 2.5 inch in 3.5 inch hybrid carrier
Generation: 13G
Certified for Dell 13th generation PowerEdge servers

Best for

Database Servers
The 10K RPM spindle speed and 12Gbps SAS interface support rapid I/O operations required by transactional databases, enabling consistent query performance and reduced latency in OLTP environments.
Storage Arrays
The 1.8TB capacity and 2.5-inch form factor allow dense storage configurations in enterprise SAN and NAS systems, maximizing capacity per rack unit while maintaining 12Gbps connectivity.
High-Performance Computing
The 10K RPM performance and 12Gbps SAS interface provide the throughput needed for compute-intensive workloads requiring fast data access and sustained I/O bandwidth.
Virtualization Hosts
Enterprise hypervisor deployments benefit from the drive's 10K RPM speed and 12Gbps interface, supporting multiple virtual machine I/O streams with minimal contention.

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Average Latency	2.9 ms
External Transfer Rate	1200 MB/s
Sustained Transfer Rate	215 to 125 MB/s

SAS Interface	12Gb/s SAS
Interface Type	12Gb/s SAS

Dell 400-AJQW 1.8TB 10K SAS 12Gbps 2.5 Hard Drive

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