SAS hard drive Dell 1TB 7200 RPM 3.5" 12Gb/s

Enterprise-grade Dell SAS hard drive, 1TB capacity, 7200 RPM, 3.5" form factor and 12Gb/s SAS interface. The drive is engineered for server and storage-array environments where consistent block-level performance and proven compatibility with Dell systems are required. It is suitable for database storage, virtualization hosts and backup targets in mixed workload data centers that need reliable throughput and standard SAS connectivity.

Advantages

This Dell SAS hard drive offers 1TB of raw capacity with a 7200 RPM spindle speed optimized for balanced performance and energy use. The 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures backward-compatible connectivity and higher sustained transfer rates compared with older SAS generations. Built to enterprise specifications, the drive provides the physical form factor and firmware compatibility expected in rack servers and storage enclosures certified for Dell hardware.

Suitable for

• Primary or secondary storage for database servers
• Virtual machine datastores and hypervisor hosts
• Backup targets and archival nodes in server racks
• Storage arrays and JBOD enclosures with 12Gb/s SAS backplanes
• Mixed workload environments requiring consistent block I/O

Key specifications

• Brand: Dell
• Model / MPN: 400-ALQF-RFB
• Capacity: 1TB
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: 12Gb/s SAS

How to use

Install the drive into a compatible server bay or storage enclosure that supports 3.5" SAS drives and a 12Gb/s backplane. Follow the server or array vendor’s instructions for hot-swap handling, drive insertion, and secure mounting. After physical installation, initialize and format the drive at the block level using the operating system or RAID controller utility appropriate for your environment. Verify firmware compatibility with your Dell system or storage controller and update firmware when recommended by the vendor.

Usage recommendations

Use this drive in environments where enterprise compatibility and sustained block throughput are required. For RAID deployments, select an appropriate RAID level for performance and redundancy based on workload characteristics. Monitor SMART and controller-reported metrics and follow Dell’s maintenance guidelines for firmware and spare rotation.