Dell part number 400-AALI identifies the 400-AALI - Dell 256GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive, an enterprise-grade Solid State Drives unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 256 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s, features of MLC NAND. Typical workloads include VMware ESXi datastores, Veeam / Rubrik / Cohesity backup repositories, RDBMS data files (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and log-tier storage for Splunk and Elastic. Pro Disk Network sources the 400-AALI through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The 400-AALI is a Dell solid state drives component with capacity 256 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SATA. Pricing on the 400-AALI is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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The 400-AALI is a Dell solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 400-AALI ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 400-AALI same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
The 400-AALI is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Citrix / Horizon VDI — Linked-clone master images and write-cache disks. Lower DWPD acceptable since VDI write patterns are bursty.
NoSQL & Real-Time Analytics — MongoDB, Cassandra, ClickHouse, Druid hot-tier nodes. NVMe variant strongly preferred over SAS/SATA for query latency.
Hypervisor Boot — ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox boot drives. Read-intensive (1 DWPD) is sufficient. Mirror two drives for redundancy.
What is the 400-AALI?
The 400-AALI is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 256 GB and form factor 2.5-inch, manufactured by Dell. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of 400-AALI
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Not enterprise NVMe — sub-100 µs latency workloads need a different SKU
Bulk capacity is the value play, not raw IOPS
Larger orders may ship via LTL freight (signature required)
Frequently Asked Questions about 400-AALI
Is the 400-AALI a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-AALI as factory-original Dell inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Dell servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the 400-AALI fit my system?
The 400-AALI is a Dell solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 400-AALI ship?
Pro Disk Network dispatches the 400-AALI same-day on orders confirmed before 3 pm ET. Multi-pallet projects requiring crating ship within 2 business days. International shipping (Canada, Mexico, EU, APAC) takes 3-7 business days via DHL Express or FedEx International Priority.
What is the warranty on the 400-AALI?
New 400-AALI units carry the full Dell manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (90 days refurbished). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the 400-AALI?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 400 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
400-AAAI — 400-AAAI - Dell 600GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s Hot Pluggable 2.5-inch (In 3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier) Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge and Powervault Server — $246.00
400-AABX — 400-AABX - Dell 600GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray — $265.26
400-AABY — 400-AABY - Dell 900GB 10000RPM SAS Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray — $242.75
400-AACP — 400-AACP - Dell 320GB 5400RPM SATA 3Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $204.74
400-AACQ — 400-AACQ - Dell 500GB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $200.55
400-AACU — 400-AACU - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $111.70
400-AACV — 400-AACV - Dell 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $352.45
400-AACW — 400-AACW - Dell 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive — $629.49
400-AADZ — 400-AADZ - Dell 4TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $248.82
400-AAEH — 400-AAEH - Dell 4TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $407.45
400-AAEI — 400-AAEI - Dell 4TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive Gen. 13 with Tray — $458.46
400-AAEK — 400-AAEK - Dell 1TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $217.40