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

Equipment Overview

The Dell 400-BKZX is an enterprise-grade 18TB hard disk drive designed for 13th generation PowerEdge servers. This 3.5-inch LFF drive operates at 7,200 RPM and utilizes a 12Gb/s SAS interface to deliver high-throughput storage for demanding data center workloads. The unit is hot-plug capable, enabling seamless drive replacement without server downtime. It is intended for bulk storage applications, including data warehousing, backup repositories, and large-scale virtualization environments.

Main Parameters

• Part Number: 400-BKZX
• Drive Type: HDD
• Capacity (Nominal): 18,000 GB (18 TB)
• Capacity (Formatted): 16,763 GB
• Form Factor: 3.5" LFF
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 rpm
• Sector Format: 512e
• Max External Data Transfer Rate: 1,200 MB/s
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes

Key Advantages

This drive provides a high-capacity storage solution with the reliability expected from Dell-branded enterprise components, specifically validated for 13G PowerEdge servers. The 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures consistent data throughput for performance-sensitive applications, while the 512e sector format supports modern operating systems and RAID controllers. The hot-plug design simplifies maintenance and minimizes operational disruption in critical IT environments.

Compatibility & Integration

The Dell 400-BKZX is engineered for integration into Dell PowerEdge 13th generation server platforms. It adheres to industry-standard SAS-3 specifications, ensuring compatibility with enterprise RAID controllers and backplanes supporting 12Gb/s SAS. The 3.5-inch LFF form factor and standard hot-swap carrier allow straightforward installation into existing server drive bays.