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400-ASHS
2TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512n 3.5 Inches Hot-plug Hard Driv...
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400-ASHS Overview
400-ASHS is a high-performance HDD designed for demanding storage solutions. It features a 3.5-inch form factor paired with a SATA III interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, 4 TB capacity, and a 256 MB cache, all backed by an annual workload rating of 180 TB/yr to ensure continuous, reliable operation.
Engineered with advanced features such as helium-sealed construction, built-in vibration protection, and dual actuators, the 400-ASHS is ideally suited for data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance applications. With power consumption figures of 8.5 Watts during read/write operations and 5.2 Watts on idle, this drive meets the rigorous requirements of both desktop and server environments.
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400-ASHS Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Average Latency
- N/A
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 180 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8.5 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 5.2 Watts
- Encryption Support
- AES 256-bit
- Helium Sealed
- Helium-Sealed
- Drive Bays Supported
- Multi-bay
- Vibration Protection
- Yes
- Advanced Features
- Dual Actuator
- Operating Temperature
- 5–60°C
- Product Name
- 400-ASHS Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 4.00 inches
- Weight
- 1.35 lbs
400-ASHS Use Case
Enterprise Nearline Backup & Archiving with 400-ASHS-2TB NLSAS 12Gbps Hot-plug HDD
In large data centers, IT teams integrate the 400-ASHS-2TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512n 3.5
Virtualization & Database Consolidation on SAN with 400-ASHS-2TB NLSAS HDD
In virtualized infrastructures, system architects deploy the 400-ASHS-2TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512n 3.5
High-Definition Media Asset Storage with 400-ASHS-2TB NLSAS 12Gbps Hot-plug HDD
In broadcast and post-production environments, media teams use the 400-ASHS-2TB 7.2K RPM NLSAS 12Gbps 512n 3.5
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Product Comparison Table
 400-ASHS |  400-ASIE |  400-BEIB |  400-ASGV |  400-ASTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 4 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 12 TB | 8 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.5 Watts | 8 Watts | 10 Watts | 7 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.2 Watts | 6 Watts | 6 Watts | 4 Watts | 5 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 400-ASHS Enterprise HDD | 400-ASIE | 400-BEIB High Performance Enterprise HDD | 400-ASGV High Performance Enterprise HDD | 400-ASTS High Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 | 1.0 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 4.01 inches | 5.79 | 4.0 inches |
| Depth | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4.00 | 5.8 inches |
| Weight | 1.35 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 1.25 lbs | 2.2 | 1.8 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
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Ammar Sheikh
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Installed easily and works reliably in RAID.
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Mikko Saarinen
5
Consistent read speeds for backup workloads.
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Brian Lester
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Stable performance without errors.
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Noman Akhtar
4
Good enterprise storage option.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of the SKU 400-ASHS hard drive?
The SKU 400-ASHS provides 2 TB of raw storage capacity, ideal for high-density data environments and nearline archival use.
Which interface does the 400-ASHS drive use?
This hard drive employs a dual-port 12 Gbps Nearline SAS (NLSAS) interface for high-availability server and enterprise storage arrays.
What rotational speed does the 400-ASHS drive offer?
It spins at a sustained 7,200 RPM, delivering consistent throughput and reduced latency for sequential and random workloads.
Is the 400-ASHS drive hot-swappable?
Yes, the 3.5-inch form factor supports hot-plug installation, enabling drive replacement or upgrades without system shutdown.