Dell 3.84TB SAS Mixed-Use SSD 400-BFRS for PowerEdge 14G

Equipment Overview

The Dell 400-BFRS is an enterprise-grade solid-state drive (SSD) designed for deployment in server systems, specifically targeting 14th generation PowerEdge platforms. This hot-swappable drive delivers high-capacity storage with a nominal capacity of 3840 GB (3576 GB actual) for mixed-use workloads. It combines the performance benefits of flash storage with the reliability required for continuous data center operations. The drive is engineered to handle demanding server applications, balancing throughput and endurance for versatile enterprise tasks.

Main Parameters

• Part Number: 400-BFRS
• Type: SSD
• Quantity: 1 unit
• Nominal Capacity: 3840 GB
• Actual Capacity: 3576 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5" in 3.5" carrier
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Sector Format: 512e
• External Data Transfer Rate: up to 1200 MB/s
• Intended Use: Server

Key Advantages

This Dell SSD is selected for enterprise projects due to its native SAS 12Gb/s interface, which ensures high-bandwidth data transfer and backward compatibility with existing storage infrastructure. The hot-swappable 3.5-inch carrier design enables seamless drive replacement without system downtime, critical for mission-critical server environments. The 3.84 TB capacity in a mixed-use classification provides an optimal balance between read and write performance, suitable for a wide range of server workloads.

Compatibility & Integration

The drive is purpose-built for Dell 14th generation (14G) PowerEdge server platforms, ensuring firmware-level compatibility and management integration. It utilizes the industry-standard SAS interface and 512e sector format, allowing deployment in RAID arrays and enterprise storage subsystems. The 2.5" drive form factor within a 3.5" carrier ensures physical compatibility with standard server drive bays.