Dell 400-AEFB 1TB Hot-Swap Internal Hard Drive - 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s - 7200rpm

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Dell 400-AEFB 1TB Hot‑Swap Internal Hard Drive

The Dell 400‑AEFB is a high‑performance, enterprise‑grade internal hard drive designed for Dell PowerEdge servers and workstations. With a generous 1 TB (1024 GB) capacity, it delivers ample storage space while maintaining the reliability and speed required in demanding data center environments.

Key Technical Specifications

Capacity: 1 TB (1 024 GB) – ideal for large databases, virtual machine images, or high‑resolution media archives.
Form Factor: 3.5" – standard size that fits seamlessly into most server chassis and rack‑mount enclosures.
Interface: SATA III (Serial ATA III) – supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, ensuring fast read/write operations.
Rotation Speed: 7 200 RPM – balances performance with energy efficiency, providing quick access times for frequently used data.
Hot‑Swap / Hot‑Plug: Yes – allows the drive to be replaced or added while the system remains powered on, minimizing downtime.
Operating Voltage: 5 V / 12 V – compatible with a wide range of Dell server power supplies.
Weight: 25 g – lightweight design reduces overall chassis load and improves airflow.

Compatibility Overview

The 400‑AEFB is engineered to work flawlessly with a broad spectrum of Dell PowerEdge models, ensuring that administrators can upgrade or expand storage without compatibility concerns. The supported systems include:

PowerEdge R230, R330, T430, T330
PowerEdge R530, R730, R730XD, R430

These servers span entry‑level to high‑end configurations, making the 400‑AEFB a versatile choice for both small businesses and large enterprises.

Performance Highlights

Sequential Read/Write: The SATA III interface coupled with a 7 200 RPM spindle delivers consistent throughput, essential for database transactions and virtualization workloads.
Random I/O: With a high rotational speed, the drive achieves low latency for random access patterns, improving overall system responsiveness.
Reliability: Dell’s rigorous quality control ensures that each unit meets strict durability standards, reducing the risk of data loss in critical environments.

Installation and Hot‑Swap Procedure

Power Off (if not using hot‑swap): For non‑hot‑swap installations, shut down the server and disconnect power to avoid electrical hazards.
Locate Drive Bay: Identify an available 3.5" drive bay within the chassis. Ensure that the bay supports hot‑swap if you plan to replace drives while the system is running.
Insert Drive: Align the SATA connectors and secure the drive with the provided screws or latch mechanism.
Connect Power: Attach the power connector from the server’s backplane to the drive. The dual voltage capability (5 V/12 V) allows flexibility in power routing.
Power On / Hot‑Swap: If using hot‑swap, simply power on the system; the drive will be recognized automatically by the operating system and firmware.

Use Cases

Virtualization Platforms: Store virtual machine images or snapshots with high I/O demands.
Database Servers: Provide reliable storage for relational databases, NoSQL stores, and data warehouses.
Media & Content Creation: Archive large video files, graphics assets, or backup media libraries.
High‑Availability Clusters: Deploy in redundant configurations to ensure continuous service during maintenance or failure events.

Why Choose the Dell 400-AEFB?

The combination of a generous storage capacity, robust performance metrics, and hot‑swap capability makes the Dell 400‑AEFB an excellent investment for organizations that demand both scalability and uptime. Its compatibility with a wide range of PowerEdge servers ensures that it can be integrated into existing infrastructures without extensive reconfiguration.

Whether you are expanding a current server’s storage pool or building a new high‑performance environment, the Dell 400‑AEFB 1TB Hot‑Swap Internal Hard Drive offers a reliable, efficient, and future‑proof solution that aligns with Dell’s commitment to enterprise excellence.

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MPN	Dell 400-AEFB
Model	Dell 400-AEFB
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Component for Specifies the type of device or system that the product is intended to be used with, such as a PC, server, notebook, surveillance system, or other electronic equipment. The value represents a single category and can be used to filter or group products by their target platform.	Server/workstation
Disk speed The maximum rotational speed of a hard‑disk drive’s spindle, expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM). This value indicates how fast the drive’s platters spin and is useful for comparing performance or suitability across different models.	7200 RPM
Drive capacity The total amount of digital storage that a drive can hold, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data the drive can store and compare different drives across products.	1024000 MB
Enclosure Type The form or mounting style of a hardware component, such as internal, portable, desktop, rack‑mountable, or external. It indicates how the device is physically housed and where it can be installed.	Internal
HDD Capacity The total amount of digital storage that an internal hard drive can hold, expressed as a numeric value with an appropriate unit such as GB, MB, or TB. This attribute helps users understand how much data the device’s built‑in hard drive can store and compare storage options across products.	1000 GB
HDD interface transfer rate The highest theoretical speed at which a hard disk drive can send or receive data over its interface, expressed in bits per second (bps) or multiples such as kbps, mbps, gbps, etc. This value represents the upper bound of throughput under optimal conditions and is useful for comparing performance across different drives and interfaces.	6 Gbit/s
HDD size The physical width of a hard disk drive expressed in inches or centimeters. It indicates the standard size that determines which enclosures, bays, and mounting hardware are compatible with the drive.	3.5"
Hot-swap Indicates whether the product can have storage units inserted or removed while it is powered on and running without needing to shut down or reboot the system.	Yes
Interface List of physical or logical interfaces that allow communication between a hard drive and other devices, such as SATA, M.2 PCIe, U.2, SAS, NVMe, or other standard connections.	Serial ATA III
Operating voltage The electrical voltage that a device is designed to operate at, expressed in volts (V). It may represent a single nominal value or a range indicating the minimum and maximum supply voltages compatible with the product. This attribute helps users verify that their power source matches the device’s requirements.	5 / 12 V
Quantity Represents the count of individual units or pieces included in a product offering. It indicates how many separate items are available for purchase or use, such as the number of components in a bundle, the quantity of devices in a set, or the amount of consumables supplied. The value is an integer without any unit of measure.	1
Type The general category or style of the product, such as laptop, printer cartridge, or cooling fan. It helps buyers quickly identify the nature of the item and compare similar products.	HDD