Name: 400-AHLH Dell 600GB 15K RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hybrid Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-AHLH
Price: 193.60 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 400-AHLH 600GB 15,000 RPM SAS hybrid drive offers a mix of speed and storage for server environments. It fits into 3.5-inch bays, combining solid-state caching with traditional disk capacity to speed up access times. This drive is a practical choice for businesses looking to improve server responsiveness without moving entirely to SSDs.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-AHLH

Technical Information
Capacity	600GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch,SAS 6Gb/s
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	Yes
Compatible For	Servers,Dell PowerEdge

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 6Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028
Width	4.0
Depth	5.79
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.79
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC, UL

Product Description
This Dell 400-AHLH hybrid hard drive blends solid-state speed with traditional hard drive capacity. It’s built for environments where quick data retrieval and ample storage are essential. Often found in servers and storage arrays, it offers a balanced solution for IT professionals managing databases or virtual machines. Key Features Combines SSD caching with mechanical disk to optimize performance High spindle speed delivers reduced latency in data access 6Gb/s SAS interface supports fast data transfers and reliability Designed for 3.5-inch bays with a tray for straightforward deployment Compatible with various Dell PowerEdge server models This drive is typically deployed in data centers or enterprise setups where workload demands fluctuate. Its hybrid design helps balance cost and performance, making it suitable for mixed-use scenarios without the expense of a full SSD setup.

Use Cases
The Dell 400-AHLH hybrid hard drive is designed for server environments where a balance between high-speed data access and large capacity is essential. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures that require improved performance without the full cost of all-flash arrays, benefiting mid-sized data centers and enterprise servers handling mixed workloads. How It's Used: In virtualization environments to accelerate frequently accessed virtual machine files while maintaining extensive storage pools. Within rack deployments in SMB networks to enhance application responsiveness without extensive infrastructure upgrades. In database servers to provide faster read/write operations for transactional workloads with high I/O demands. As part of tiered storage solutions in enterprise IT settings, optimizing cost and performance balance. Supporting edge computing nodes where combined speed and capacity improve data processing at remote locations. This hybrid drive facilitates operational efficiency by reducing latency in critical server tasks and supporting scalable storage architectures. Its integration of solid-state caching with traditional disk storage aids in optimizing resource allocation across diverse workloads.