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8TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 512e 3.5 Inches Hot-plug Hard Drive
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- 8TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6Gbps 512e 3.5 Inches Hot-plug Hard Drive
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400-ASTQ Overview
400-ASTQ is a high-performance HDD engineered for demanding environments, available in both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch form factors and supporting dual interfaces, SATA III and SAS 12Gb/s. It spins at 7200 RPM, offers a 10 TB capacity with a 256 MB buffer, and is rated for an annual workload of 300 TB/yr with an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours ensuring continuous, round-the-clock reliability.
Designed for enterprise storage applications, 400-ASTQ incorporates advanced features including a helium-sealed design, vibration protection, and dual actuators to optimize performance in data centers, desktops, NAS, and surveillance systems. It also features efficient power consumption during both read/write (8 Watts) and idle (4 Watts) operations, making it a versatile solution for a variety of high-demand use cases.
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400-ASTQ Specifications
- Product Type
- Hard Drive
- Brand
- Dell
- Drive Type
- HDD
- Use Case
- Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage
- Interface
- SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch
- Storage Capacity
- 10 TB
- Spindle Speed (RPM)
- 7200 RPM
- Cache (Buffer Size)
- 256 MB
- Data Transfer Rate
- Up to 250 MB/s
- Annual Workload Rating
- 300 TB/yr
- Power Consumption (Read/Write)
- 8 Watts
- Power Consumption (Idle)
- 4 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-ASTQ Enterprise HDD
- Height
- 1.03 inches
- Width
- 5.79 inches
- Depth
- 8.66 inches
- Weight
- 1.65 lbs
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| 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 / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SATA III | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 10 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 256 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 210 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 180 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8 Watts | 8 W | 9.0 Watts | 9 Watts | 6.0 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 4 Watts | 4 W | 5.5 Watts | 5 Watts | 4.0 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | No | 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 | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | 400-ASTQ Enterprise HDD | 400-ASGQ | 400-BDSY | 400-ARXC | 400-BDMN |
| Height | 1.03 inches | 1.0 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches | 1.03 inches |
| Width | 5.79 inches | 4.0 inches | 4.00 inches | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 8.66 inches | 5.8 inches | 5.78 inches | 4.01 inches | 4.02 inches |
| Weight | 1.65 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.8 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 2.1 lbs |
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Reviews & Ratings
M
Miles Thornton
4
High capacity drive with stable behavior.
A
Asif Mehmood
4
Good for file storage servers.
L
Luka Petrovic
5
No performance issues.
G
Gordon Price
4
Reliable Dell disk.
S
Shahroz Ali
4
Happy with quality.
Questions & Answers
What is the storage capacity of SKU 400-ASTQ?
The 400-ASTQ hard drive offers 8 TB of usable storage in a single 3.5-inch form factor.
What is the rotational speed and why does it matter?
This drive spins at 7,200 RPM, delivering faster seek times and sustained throughput for demanding workloads.
What interface does the 400-ASTQ use?
It features a SATA III (6 Gbps) interface for high-bandwidth connectivity with standard SATA controllers.
What does 512e sector format mean?
512e indicates 4 KB physical sectors emulating 512-byte logical sectors, improving compatibility and efficiency.
Is the 400-ASTQ hot-pluggable?
Yes. It supports SATA hot-plug capability for tool-free insertion and removal in compatible drive bays.
What form factor is the drive?
This is a standard 3.5-inch drive, compatible with most desktop, server, and storage chassis.
Which applications is this drive best suited for?
Ideal for archiving, backup, surveillance, and general-purpose server storage requiring high capacity.
Can I use the 400-ASTQ in a NAS enclosure?
Yes. Its SATA 6 Gbps interface and 7,200 RPM performance make it fully compatible with most NAS systems.
What is the operating temperature range?
The drive operates safely between 0 °C and 60 °C, ensuring reliability under typical server and desktop conditions.
How much power does the hard drive consume?
Under typical load, it draws approximately 6.8 W during active reads/writes and 4.0 W at idle.
Does the drive support NCQ (Native Command Queuing)?
Yes. NCQ support optimizes queue depth to deliver up to a 20 % improvement in random read/write performance.
What is the mean time between failures (MTBF)?
The 400-ASTQ is rated for a 1.2 million-hour MTBF, reflecting enterprise-level reliability.
Does this drive include a warranty?
Yes. The product comes with a three-year limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
How do I install the 8 TB hard drive?
Mount it in a 3.5-inch bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, then configure in your BIOS or OS disk utility.
Are SMART diagnostics supported?
Yes. Built-in SMART monitoring provides real-time health metrics and predictive failure analysis.
Can I use this drive in a RAID array?
Absolutely. Its 7,200 RPM performance and SATA 6 Gbps interface make it ideal for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 6 configurations.