Name: 400-BLTD Dell 16TB 7.2K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 3.5-inch Hot-Plug HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-BLTD
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 400-BLTD is a 16TB SAS hard drive designed to provide high-capacity storage with a 7,200 RPM spindle speed. It connects via a 12Gb/s SAS interface and uses a 3.5-inch hot-plug form factor, making it compatible with Dell storage systems that support SAS drives with 512e sector formatting.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Capacity	16TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	7.2K RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Storage Arrays
MTBF	2,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in
Width	4.0 in
Depth	5.787 in
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.787 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell 400-BLTD is a 16TB 3.5-inch SAS hard drive designed for enterprise storage environments. It provides large capacity storage with a rotational speed of 7,200 RPM, suitable for applications requiring substantial data archival or backup. This hard drive is typically used in Dell servers and storage arrays. Its 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures compatibility with modern server backplanes while supporting sustained data transfer performance. The 512e sector format enhances compatibility with existing systems that expect 512-byte sectors while physically using 4KB sectors. Key Features 16TB storage capacity for large datasets 7,200 RPM rotational speed 12Gb/s SAS interface for connectivity 3.5-inch hot-plug form factor facilitates drive replacement 512e sector format for system compatibility This hard drive is well-suited for enterprise storage applications where high capacity and SAS interface are required. Its hot-plug capability allows administrators to replace or add drives without downtime, aiding maintenance and scalability in data center operations.

Use Cases
The Dell 400-BLTD hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise server and storage environments where large capacity storage is essential. It fits in systems that require 3.5-inch SAS drives with hot-plug capability, beneficial for environments needing scalable and maintainable storage solutions. How It's Used: Archival storage for large datasets in data centers Backup storage in enterprise server racks Expansion of Dell server storage with compatible SAS backplanes Replacement drive in existing 3.5-inch SAS Dell storage arrays Storage for workloads that benefit from 7,200 RPM SAS drives This drive serves in scenarios where capacity and compatibility with Dell SAS infrastructure are priorities. Its design supports operational flexibility by enabling hot-swapping to reduce maintenance windows.

FAQ's
What interface does the Dell 400-BLTD use? The Dell 400-BLTD uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface designed for enterprise storage connectivity, facilitating integration with compatible SAS backplanes. Is the 400-BLTD compatible with 3.5-inch drive bays? Yes, the 400-BLTD is a 3.5-inch form factor hard drive, fitting in standard 3.5-inch bays that support hot-plug SAS drives. What does the 512e sector format mean on this drive? The 512e format emulates 512-byte sectors logically while using 4KB physical sectors, improving compatibility with systems expecting traditional sector sizes. Can the 400-BLTD be hot-swapped in Dell servers? Yes, this drive supports hot-plug functionality, allowing it to be removed or installed without powering down the server. What rotational speed does this hard drive have? The Dell 400-BLTD operates at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power consumption for enterprise workloads. Which Dell products typically use the 400-BLTD drive? This drive is intended for use in Dell servers and storage arrays that support SAS 3.5-inch hot-plug drives with 12Gb/s interfaces.