Which interface does the Dell 400-BQZP use?

The Dell 400-BQZP uses a SAS 12Gbps interface. This interface is designed for enterprise server and storage infrastructures that rely on SAS connectivity, allowing the drive to connect to compatible SAS backplanes and controllers in 3.5 inch hot-plug bays.

What is the rotational speed of the Dell 400-BQZP drive?

The drive operates at 7.2K RPM. This rotational speed is typical for high-capacity enterprise hard drives and supports workloads that prioritize capacity with balanced performance, such as general-purpose storage and data archiving in SAS-based systems.

What form factor does the Dell 400-BQZP support?

The Dell 400-BQZP is a 3.5 inch hard drive supplied with a tray for hot-plug installation. This form factor is used in large form factor bays within compatible servers and storage enclosures that accept 3.5 inch SAS drives.

Is the Dell 400-BQZP suitable for hot-plug environments?

Yes, the Dell 400-BQZP is specified as a 3.5 inch hot-plug hard drive with tray. In compatible systems, this allows insertion or removal of the drive from supported bays without shutting down the server or storage chassis, subject to system capabilities and configuration.

400-BQZP - Dell 400-BQZP 16TB 7.2K SAS 12Gbps 3.5in HDD

Name: Dell 400-BQZP 16TB 7.2K SAS 12Gbps 3.5in HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-BQZP
Price: 1308 USD
Availability: InStock

400-BQZP - Dell 400-BQZP 16TB 7.2K SAS 12Gbps 3.5in HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 400-BQZP is an enterprise hard drive designed for environments that require high-capacity SAS storage in a 3.5 inch form factor. This model offers 16TB of storage, supporting large datasets and consolidation of workloads. With a 7.2K RPM rotational speed, it is suitable for applications that balance capacity and performance. The SAS 12Gbps interface supports high-bandwidth connectivity in compatible server and storage infrastructures. The drive is hot-plug capable, enabling replacement or expansion without planned downtime in supported systems. Supplied with a tray, it is ready for integration into SAS 3.5 inch hot-plug drive bays. As part of Dell’s enterprise portfolio, this drive fits data center, virtualization, and general-purpose server storage roles where predictable capacity and standardized SAS connectivity are required.

16TB capacity in 3.5 inch enterprise form factor
SAS 12Gbps interface for enterprise connectivity
7.2K RPM rotational speed for capacity workloads
Hot-plug design for compatible 3.5 inch bays
Includes tray for SAS 3.5 inch hot-plug integration
Enterprise hard drive for SAS 12Gbps environments

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	400-BQZP
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	400-BQZP
Series	Dell EMC 16TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps Hot-Plug HDD for PowerEdge Systems
Capacity	16 TB
Hot Swap	Hot-Plug
Data Path	SAS dual-port capable for redundant data paths when used with compatible backplanes
Buffer Size	256 MB cache buffer
Drive Class	Enterprise
Form Factor	3.5 inch

Best for

Enterprise storage
Suitable for enterprise environments that require 16TB capacity in a 3.5 inch SAS 12Gbps hot-plug form factor for large data sets.
Server upgrades
Designed as a 3.5 inch hot-plug SAS 12Gbps drive with tray, making it appropriate for expanding or refreshing enterprise server storage.
Data consolidation
The 16TB capacity and 7.2K RPM speed support consolidating multiple workloads onto fewer high-capacity SAS drives.
General-purpose workloads
The 7.2K RPM performance and SAS 12Gbps interface make it suitable for general-purpose applications that need reliable, high-capacity storage.
SAS-based storage arrays
With a SAS 12Gbps interface and hot-plug 3.5 inch design, the drive fits arrays that standardize on SAS 3.5 inch enterprise HDDs.

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7200 RPM SAS Hard Drives Enterprise SAS Hard Drives Dell Hard Drives 3.5-inch (LFF) Server Hard Drives

Product Line	PowerEdge enterprise hard drive for Dell EMC PowerEdge servers

Product Type	Hard drive

Sector Format	512e

Spindle Speed	7200 RPM

Tray Included	With tray

Enclosure Type	Drive supplied in Dell hot-plug tray for integration into PowerEdge chassis

Disk Technology	Magnetic hard disk drive (HDD) using perpendicular recording for enterprise storage

Usage Application	Enterprise server storage

Form Factor Detail	3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) hot-plug drive bay compatibility

Compatible Drive Bays	Hot-plug 3.5-inch drive bays

Host Bus Compatibility	Designed to operate with Dell PERC SAS RAID and HBA controllers supporting 12Gbps SAS

Sector Size Technology	512e (512-byte emulation) advanced format

Backplane Compatibility	Compatible with Dell SAS 3.5-inch hot-plug backplanes in supported PowerEdge servers

Intended Workload Profile	Enterprise workloads requiring a balance of capacity and performance

Compatible Server Families	Dell PowerEdge rack and tower servers (including R340, R360, R550, R640, R650, R660, R740, R740xd2, R750, R760, R7615, R7625, T360, T550, T560)

Compatible Server Generations	Designed for Dell PowerEdge 14th and 15th generation servers

Performance

Average Latency	4.16 milliseconds
Rotational Speed Class	Nearline 7,200 RPM enterprise drive
External Data Transfer Rate	1,200 Mbps external interface transfer rate
Maximum Sustained Data Transfer Rate	Up to 261,249 Mbps internal data transfer rate

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	SAS 12 Gbps
Interface Ports	SAS port
Power Interface	Powered through standard 3.5-inch SAS/SATA backplane power connector integrated in hot-plug tray
Drive Interface Type	12Gbps SAS interface for connection to SAS backplanes and RAID controllers
Interface Type Detail	SAS-3 12Gbps (Serial Attached SCSI, third generation 12G interface)
Drive Interface Standard	SAS-3 12Gbps

Dell 400-BQZP 16TB 7.2K SAS 12Gbps 3.5in HDD