Name: 400-APGN Dell 900GB 15K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 2.5" Hot-Swappable Server Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 400-APGN
Price: 674.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The 400-APGN Dell 900GB hard drive offers fast, reliable storage designed for use in Dell PowerEdge C6420 and PowerVault MD3420 servers. It balances capacity, speed, and durability to fit into enterprise-level setups where performance and uptime matter.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	400-APGN

Technical Information
Capacity	900GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Disk Format	2.5-inch SAS (12Gb/s), 512n, 256MB cache
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	15000 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Dell PowerEdge C6420, Dell PowerVault MD3420
MTBF	1,200,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	0.59 in
Width	2.75 in
Depth	3.95 in
Dimensions	0.59 x 2.75 x 3.95 in
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

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

Product Description
This 400-APGN Dell hard drive is built for enterprise server environments requiring reliable and high-speed storage. With a 900GB capacity and 15,000 RPM spindle speed, it offers quick access to critical data. Often found in data centers and with Dell PowerEdge C6420 and PowerVault MD3420 server series, this drive is designed to handle demanding workloads and intensive I/O operations. System administrators and IT professionals benefit from its hot-swappable design and large cache, making it a practical choice for maintaining uptime and performance. Key Features High-speed 15,000 RPM spindle for fast data access 12Gb/s SAS interface supporting quick data transfers Generous 256MB cache to improve efficiency Compatible with PowerEdge and PowerVault systems Hot-swappable for minimized downtime during replacements This hard drive is typically deployed in enterprise servers and storage arrays where fast read/write speeds and reliability are essential. Its design supports environments that demand continuous operation and quick serviceability.

Use Cases
The 400-APGN Dell 900GB 15K RPM SAS hard drive is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and high-performance computing environments where rapid data access and reliability are critical. It caters primarily to IT professionals managing server storage in demanding applications, including virtualization and transactional databases. How It's Used: Supporting high-throughput workloads in Dell PowerEdge C6420 server clusters within large-scale virtualization deployments. Providing fast, reliable storage for transaction-intensive databases in enterprise IT infrastructures. Enabling quick data retrieval and write operations in rack-mounted servers used for big data analytics. Facilitating hot-swappable storage expansion in remote office servers requiring minimal downtime. Serving as a high-performance storage tier in hybrid storage arrays like the Dell PowerVault MD3420 for balanced workload distribution. This hard drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering consistent high-speed data access suited to intensive workloads. Its compatibility with scalable server architectures supports expanding storage needs without compromising performance or system uptime.