Dell 400-BKZN 18TB SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise Hard Drive

Equipment Overview

The Dell 400-BKZN is a 18TB enterprise-class internal hard disk drive designed for use in PowerEdge 14th generation (14G) servers. Featuring a 3.5-inch LFF form factor and SAS 12Gb/s interface, this HDD is engineered for high-capacity storage workloads in data center environments. It supports hot-plug installation, enabling drive replacement without server downtime. The unit operates at a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, providing a balance of capacity and performance for bulk storage, backup, and archival tasks.

Main Parameters

• Part Number (MPN): 400-BKZN (alternate MPN: 883120)
• Drive Type: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
• Nominal Capacity: 18,000 GB (18 TB)
• Formatted Capacity: 16,763 GB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch LFF
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Sector Format: 512e
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• External Data Transfer Rate: up to 1,200 MB/s
• Hot-Plug Support: Yes

Key Advantages

This model provides high storage density for enterprise servers, reducing the number of physical drives required for large-scale data storage. The 12Gb/s SAS interface ensures robust data throughput and reliability, while the 512e sector format offers compatibility with modern storage controllers. Hot-plug capability simplifies maintenance and minimizes operational disruption in critical server environments.

Compatibility & Integration

The drive is specifically validated for Dell PowerEdge 14G server platforms, ensuring seamless integration with Dell storage controllers and backplanes. It conforms to SAS-3 (12Gb/s) industry standards and is backward compatible with 6Gb/s SAS infrastructure. The 3.5-inch LFF design fits standard enterprise server drive bays, supporting both RAID and non-RAID configurations.