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Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 512e 3.5in Drive
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- Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 512e 3.5in Drive
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400-AKWU Overview
400-AKWU-Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 512e 3.5in Drive offers robust storage capacity designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise and NAS systems. Built around the SATA 6Gbps interface and a 7.2K RPM spindle speed, this drive ensures efficient and reliable data throughput while providing the substantial 8TB capacity needed for large-scale storage expansion.
While not an expansion card in the traditional sense of NICs or RAID controllers, this drive is engineered for critical storage use cases including server enhancement and NAS deployments. Its 512e sector formatting provides advanced data management and compatibility, making it an ideal choice for environments looking to boost storage capacity without compromising on data integrity.
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400-AKWU Specifications
- Brand
- Dell
- Card Type
- Other
- Low Profile Bracket
- No
- Full Height Bracket
- No
- Use Case
- Storage Expansion
- Product Name
- 400-AKWU-Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 512e 3.5in Drive
- Height
- 1 in
- Width
- 5.79 in
- Depth
- 4 in
- Weight
- 1.5 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| 400-AKWU |  Dell Server Interface Module |  400-AJRX |  400-AFMX |  0W0VNC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Use Case | Storage Expansion | Server Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion | Storage Expansion |
| Product Name | 400-AKWU-Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 512e 3.5in Drive | Dell Server Interface Module-Dell Server Interface Module - TAA compliant | 400-AJRX-Dell 300GB 15K RPM SAS 12Gbps 2.5in Hot-plug Drive 3.5in Hybrid Carrier | 400-AFMX-Dell 120-GB 6G 3.5 MLC SSD SATA w/F238F | 0W0VNC-Dell 0W0VNC 1TB 7200RPM SATA-6Gbps 512N 128MB Buffer 3.5inch Enterprise Hot-Plug Hard Disk Drive with Tray For 13G PowerEdge Server |
| Height | 1 in | 1.0 inches | 1.02 inches | 1 inches | 1 in |
| Width | 5.79 in | 3.0 inches | 5.77 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 in |
| Depth | 4 in | 8.0 inches | 8.00 inches | 5.75 inches | 7.25 in |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs | 1.2 lbs | 1.20 lbs | 1 lbs | 1.8 lbs |
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Reviews & Ratings
S
Sean Matthews
4
Large capacity drive suitable for backups and storage.
S
Sohail Anwar
4
Stable and quiet during operation.
J
Jan Kowalski
5
Good balance of capacity and reliability.
Z
Zubair Riaz
4
Integrated smoothly into our server.
P
Paul Simmons
5
Reliable Dell SATA drive.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the Dell 400-AKWU drive?
The Dell 400-AKWU drive offers 8TB of raw storage capacity, ideal for large data sets and archives.
What interface does the Dell 8TB 7.2K RPM SATA drive use?
This drive uses a SATA 6Gbps interface, ensuring compatibility with modern servers and storage arrays.
What is the rotational speed of the Dell 400-AKWU drive?
The Dell 400-AKWU operates at 7,200 RPM, delivering reliable performance for sequential and random workloads.
What form factor and sector size does the Dell SATA drive support?
This drive comes in a 3.5-inch form factor with 512e sector emulation, maximizing compatibility and efficiency.
Is the Dell 8TB SATA drive compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers?
Yes, the 400-AKWU is fully validated for Dell PowerEdge servers and Dell storage arrays with SATA backplanes.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF) for this drive?
The drive has an MTBF of 1.4 million hours, reflecting its enterprise-grade reliability.
Does the Dell 400-AKWU support hot-swap capabilities?
Yes, it supports hot-swap insertion and removal in compatible Dell chassis for minimal downtime.
What is the typical power consumption of the 8TB Dell SATA drive?
Typical power draw is 8.5W during active read/write and 6W in idle state, optimizing energy efficiency.
What is the onboard cache size of the Dell 400-AKWU drive?
This model features a 256MB DRAM cache to accelerate data buffering and improve I/O performance.
Does the drive support SMART monitoring?
Yes, the Dell 400-AKWU fully supports S.M.A.R.T. reporting for predictive failure analysis.
What operating temperature range is recommended?
The drive is rated for operation between 5°C and 55°C to ensure stable performance in data center environments.
What noise level does the Dell 8TB SATA drive generate?
Acoustic emissions are rated at 34 dBA during seek operations, suitable for rack-mount deployments.
Can I use this drive for backup and archival storage?
Yes, its high capacity and nearline performance make it well suited for backup, archiving, and secondary storage.
What warranty coverage does the Dell 400-AKWU include?
Dell provides a 5-year limited hardware warranty with optional service upgrades for this drive.
How do I install the Dell 8TB 7.2K SATA drive in a server?
Slide the drive into a compatible 3.5-inch hot-swap caddy, secure it, and confirm SATA backplane detection in BIOS.
Is the Dell 400-AKWU suitable for virtualized environments?
Absolutely, its balance of capacity and performance supports virtual machine storage, file services, and databases.