Name: 400-BTLN Dell 24TB 7.2K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 3.5-Inch Hot-Plug HDD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-BTLN
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 400-BTLN is a 3.5-inch hot-plug hard drive offering 24TB of storage capacity. It uses a 7,200 RPM spindle speed and connects via a 12Gb/s SAS interface, delivering efficient data transfer suitable for enterprise storage systems. The drive also features a 512MB cache and 512e sector format.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Capacity	24TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	512e
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Servers,Data Center,Enterprise Storage

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No

Product Description
The Dell 400-BTLN hard drive provides 24TB of storage suitable for demanding enterprise environments. This 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS drive is designed to fit into server and storage arrays where large capacity and reliable data throughput are essential. IT professionals managing data centers or high-capacity storage systems typically use this drive to expand storage pools and maintain operational continuity with hot-plug capabilities. Key Features 24TB storage capacity to accommodate extensive datasets 7,200 RPM rotational speed for balanced performance 12Gb/s SAS interface supporting fast data transfers 512MB cache memory enhancing read/write efficiency 512e sector format for compatibility with modern storage systems This hard drive plays a crucial role in enterprise storage solutions by providing scalable capacity in a 3.5-inch form factor. Its hot-plug design enables maintenance or replacement without system downtime, which is important for continuous availability in critical IT infrastructures.

Use Cases
This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise data centers, storage arrays, and servers where large capacity with SAS connectivity is required. It suits environments needing data consolidation and backup solutions for medium to large workloads. How It's Used: Expanding storage capacity in Dell server and storage environments Supporting database and file server applications with large datasets Providing bulk storage for backup and archival purposes Enabling hot-swappable upgrades or replacements without downtime Integrating into SAS-based storage arrays for enhanced throughput By integrating this drive, IT teams can maintain scalable storage infrastructures that accommodate growing data needs while minimizing disruption during maintenance. Its design supports operational flexibility and capacity planning in enterprise deployments.

FAQ's
What interface does the Dell 400-BTLN use? The Dell 400-BTLN uses a 12Gb/s SAS interface designed for enterprise storage connectivity and data transfer. Is this hard drive hot-pluggable? Yes, the 400-BTLN supports hot-plug functionality allowing replacement or installation without shutting down the system. What is the rotational speed of this drive? The 400-BTLN operates at 7,200 RPM, balancing performance and power consumption in enterprise environments. What is the sector size format of this drive? This hard drive uses a 512e sector format, a common standard for modern storage devices to optimize compatibility. What form factor does the 400-BTLN have? The drive has a 3.5-inch form factor, typical for many enterprise hard drives and compatible with standard server bays. How much cache memory is included? The Dell 400-BTLN includes 512MB of cache to improve data read and write operations.