Name: 400-ASKU Dell 960GB SAS 12Gb/s 512n MLC Mixed-Use Hot Swap SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-ASKU
Price: 720.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 400-ASKU Dell 960GB SAS SSD offers a balanced mix of speed and endurance suitable for enterprise servers. It fits seamlessly into Dell server racks thanks to its hybrid carrier, supporting hot-swapping for easy serviceability. This solid-state drive handles mixed workloads well, making it a dependable storage option for data centers and critical applications.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-ASKU

Technical Information
Capacity	960GB
Memory Technology	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
This 400-ASKU Dell 960GB SAS SSD is built for enterprise environments that demand reliable and fast storage solutions. It’s commonly used in data centers and servers where a balance of speed and durability is essential, making it a solid choice for mixed workloads involving both reads and writes. Often found in Dell server setups, this SSD supports hot-swapping, allowing IT staff to replace or upgrade drives without downtime. Data engineers, system administrators, and businesses handling critical applications benefit from its consistent performance and easy integration. Key Features High-speed 12Gb/s SAS interface for quick data access MLC NAND technology optimized for mixed-use scenarios Hybrid carrier design ensures compatibility with Dell servers Hot-swappable for minimal disruption during maintenance 512n sector size for efficient storage management This SSD is typically deployed in enterprise servers running databases, virtualization, and other transactional systems where steady performance matters. Its hot-swap capability and robust design help reduce downtime, making it a practical choice for IT environments focused on reliability and uptime.

Use Cases
The 400-ASKU Dell 960GB SAS SSD is primarily deployed in enterprise and data center environments where balanced I/O performance and endurance are critical. It benefits IT professionals managing virtualization platforms, mixed workload databases, and high-availability server infrastructures requiring seamless maintenance and rapid data access. How It's Used: Supporting mixed workload virtualization clusters in enterprise data centers to optimize storage tiering and endurance. Implementing high-performance caching layers in storage arrays for SMB and large-scale IT environments. Enabling seamless hot-swap capabilities in Dell server racks during continuous operation and maintenance cycles. Powering database servers with frequent read-write transactions typical in financial and healthcare sectors. Integrating into edge computing nodes requiring durable, reliable storage under fluctuating workload demands. This SSD model enhances operational efficiency by combining reliable mixed-use endurance with hot-swap flexibility, making it suitable for scalable server deployments. Its compatibility with Dell hybrid carriers ensures straightforward integration into existing infrastructure, supporting consistent performance across diverse enterprise workloads.

400-ASKU Dell 960GB SAS 12Gb/s 512n MLC Mixed-Use Hot Swap SSD

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