What are the key specifications of the Dell 400-BRCS hard drive?

The Dell 400-BRCS features 4TB capacity, 7200 RPM speed, SATA III 6Gbps interface, 512n bytes per sector, and 3.5-inch form factor. It is optimized for server/workstation use with reliable performance for read-intensive workloads in enterprise environments.

Is the 400-BRCS suitable for Dell PowerEdge servers?

Yes, the 400-BRCS is a Dell-branded drive designed for PowerEdge servers, compatible with hot-plug bays requiring 3.5-inch SATA drives. It supports tray insertion for seamless integration in rackmount and tower configurations.

What interface and transfer rate does it support?

It uses Serial ATA III interface with 6 Gbit/s transfer rate, providing efficient connectivity for modern servers while maintaining backward compatibility with SATA 3Gbps and 1.5Gbps systems.

What is the sector format and its benefit?

512n sector format (512 native bytes) enhances data integrity through advanced error correction codes, improving reliability for enterprise storage compared to legacy 512e emulation in high-capacity drives.

What are ideal use cases for this drive?

Best for bulk storage, data archiving, backups, and virtualization in servers. Its 7200 RPM speed balances capacity and performance for cost-effective scaling in data centers and SMB environments.

400-BRCS - Dell 400-BRCS 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps SATA 512n 3.5in HDD

Name: Dell 400-BRCS 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps SATA 512n 3.5in HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-BRCS
Price: 615 USD
Availability: InStock

400-BRCS - Dell 400-BRCS 4TB 7.2K 6Gbps SATA 512n 3.5in HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 400-BRCS hard drive offers 4TB of storage capacity in a 3.5-inch form factor, optimized for server and workstation environments. With 7200 RPM spindle speed and SATA III 6Gbps interface, it ensures reliable data access and transfer rates suitable for enterprise bulk storage, backups, and general-purpose applications. The 512n sector format supports advanced error correction and data integrity. Designed for hot-plug compatibility in Dell systems, it includes tray mounting for seamless integration into PowerEdge servers. Key benefits include high reliability for 24/7 operations, cost-effective high-capacity storage for data centers, and broad compatibility across Dell enterprise hardware. Ideal for scaling storage in virtualized environments, database hosting, and archival solutions where read-intensive workloads predominate.

4TB capacity in 3.5-inch form factor for dense storage.
7200 RPM spindle speed enables fast data access times.
SATA 6Gbps interface supports high transfer rates.
512n sector format improves data integrity and efficiency.
Server/workstation component with tray for hot-plug use.
Designed for 24/7 enterprise reliability in Dell systems.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	400-BRCS
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	400-BRCS
Product Line	Enterprise Hard Drives
Product Type	HDD
Component For	Server/workstation
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Tray Included	Yes (HARD DRIVES W-TRAY)

Storage

Capacity	4TB (4000 GB)

Compatible systems

Broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers featuring 3.5-inch SATA bays; requires standard Dell tray for hot-plug.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R series, T series
Form factor: 3.5-inch LFF
Generation: 14G and later
Hot-plug compatible with standard trays

Best for

Enterprise Storage
Bulk storage in PowerEdge servers for large-scale data repositories.
Server Expansion
Adding high-capacity drives to rack and tower servers for capacity growth.
Data Archival
Long-term retention of infrequently accessed enterprise data.
Backup Systems
Reliable secondary storage for daily and incremental backups.
Virtualization
Supporting VM storage pools in hyper-converged environments.

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4TB SATA Hard Drives 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drives 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drives Enterprise SATA Hard Drives

Interface	Serial ATA III (SATA 6Gbps)
HDD Interface Transfer Rate	6 Gbit/s

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