Dell 480GB SFF SAS 12Gbps Mix Use SSD (400-BCQG-T)

What It Is

The Dell 400-BCQG-T is a 480 GB 2.5-inch SFF solid-state drive (SSD) engineered for enterprise server environments. Classified as a Mix Use drive, it balances read and write performance for versatile workloads. The unit operates on a SAS 12 Gbps interface and is designed for hot-plug installation in Dell PowerEdge 14th Generation (14G) servers.

Technical Details

• Part Number: 400-BCQG-T / MPN: 883119
• Drive Type: SSD (NAND flash memory)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch SFF (Small Form Factor)
• Capacity: 480 GB
• Interface: SAS 12 Gbps
• Endurance: 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), 2628 TBW (Total Bytes Written)
• Usage Class: Mix Use (balanced read/write performance)
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes, for 14G server platforms

Configuration & Options

• Supplied as a single drive unit (1 pc).
• Intended for internal server installation in Dell PowerEdge 14G systems.
• Compatible with standard 2.5-inch SFF drive bays and SAS backplanes.
• Available as a factory-matched component for server storage configurations.
• No additional caddies, brackets, or cables included; use server-native mounting hardware.

Operating Conditions

This drive is designed for continuous operation in data center or enterprise server racks, supporting mixed workload environments such as virtualization, database transaction processing, and analytics. The SAS 12 Gbps interface ensures high-throughput connectivity for latency-sensitive applications, while the Mix Use endurance rating (3 DWPD) accommodates sustained write-heavy operations. Hot-plug capability allows drive replacement or expansion without server downtime, making it suitable for mission-critical systems requiring high availability.