Name: 401-AAMN Dell 500Gb 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s SFF Hard Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 401-AAMN
Price: 126.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Small Form Factor hard drive serves as a reliable storage component for servers and workstations. It balances speed and capacity while fitting into compact hardware designs, making it a straightforward option for everyday storage and data handling tasks.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	401-AAMN

Technical Information
Capacity	500GB
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	9.5 mm
Width	69.85 mm
Depth	100.2 mm
Dimensions	9.5 x 69.85 x 100.2 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	3.00

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
This 500GB Dell hard drive offers a solid balance of storage capacity and speed, making it suitable for a range of computing needs. Built for servers, workstations, or advanced desktop setups, it handles operating systems, applications, and data storage efficiently. Often found in business environments or data centers, it supports tasks that require consistent and reliable disk performance without moving to more complex or expensive storage solutions. IT professionals and system builders typically choose this drive for dependable everyday storage. Key Features 7200 RPM speed reduces wait times for file access and system boot 6Gb/s SATA interface allows steady data transfers between drive and system Compact SFF design is compatible with tight spaces in modern hardware Designed to integrate seamlessly with Dell servers and workstations 500GB capacity meets typical storage demands without excessive size In practice, this hard drive fits well in enterprise servers and business-grade computers where balanced performance and capacity matter. It helps maintain system responsiveness and data integrity under standard workloads, making it a practical choice for many organizations.

Use Cases
The Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Small Form Factor hard drive is optimized for compact server and workstation environments where moderate storage capacity and reliable performance are essential. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures requiring efficient storage within limited physical space, such as edge computing nodes or small-scale virtualization hosts. How It's Used: Installed in rack-mount servers supporting small to medium business (SMB) applications with constrained drive bay dimensions. Deployed in remote office/branch office (ROBO) setups requiring dependable local storage for critical data access. Used in virtualization environments where compact, fast-access storage improves VM deployment efficiency. Integrated into storage clusters to provide balanced cost and speed for tiered data storage strategies. Utilized in compact workstations performing data analysis or software development with moderate I/O demands. This hard drive supports operational efficiency by accommodating high-speed data transfer in space-limited systems, enabling scalable storage solutions in environments where physical constraints and workload reliability are priorities. It aids IT teams in balancing performance with form factor considerations without compromising data accessibility.

401-AAMN Dell 500Gb 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s SFF Hard Drive

Product Overview

General Information

Technical Information

Interfaces/Ports

Physical Characteristics

Miscellaneous

Product Description

Use Cases