Dell 18TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" Hot-Plug Hard Drive (400-BKZN)

Product Description

The Dell 400-BKZN is a 18TB enterprise-class internal SAS hard disk drive engineered for high-capacity storage in PowerEdge 14th generation servers. Designed for 3.5-inch LFF bays, this 7.2K RPM drive delivers robust sequential performance with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, making it suitable for data-intensive workloads in enterprise data centers. The hot-plug form factor supports seamless maintenance and scalability without system downtime.

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: 400-BKZN
• Brand: Dell (MPN: 883120)
• Drive Type: HDD
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Nominal Capacity: 18,000 GB (18 TB)
• Formatted Capacity: 16,763 GB
• Rotational Speed: 7200 rpm
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Sector Format: 512e
• External Data Transfer Rate: up to 1200 MB/s
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes

Design Features

• 3.5-inch large form factor (LFF) carrier optimized for Dell PowerEdge 14G server chassis.
• 512e sector format provides compatibility with legacy applications while supporting modern large-capacity storage.
• Hot-plug capability enables drive replacement or addition without powering down the server, reducing operational disruption.
• SAS 12Gb/s interface ensures high-throughput data transfer for enterprise workloads.
• 7.2K RPM spindle speed balances capacity and performance for nearline storage tiers.

Application Area

This drive is suitable for enterprise data centers and server environments requiring high-density bulk storage, such as data archival, backup repositories, and cold-tier storage pools. It is compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14G servers, supporting scale-out storage configurations and mixed workload deployments where capacity per slot is prioritized. The hot-swap design facilitates rapid deployment and maintenance in 24/7 operational facilities.