Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Dell 400-AIUQ (400-AIUQ - Dell 2TB SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM 128MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive for 13Gen PowerEdge Server) is a Server Hard Drive component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, form factor of 3.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s, cache of 128MB. Appropriate for OS boot tier (Windows Server, RHEL, Ubuntu Server, ESXi), application data tier, database log volumes, and tier-2 capacity in mixed-storage clusters. Pro Disk Network sources the 400-AIUQ 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-AIUQ is a Dell server hard drive component with spindle speed 7,200 RPM, form factor 3.5-inch, interface SATA. Pricing on the 400-AIUQ is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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Quick Answer: Will the 400-AIUQ work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AIUQ operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the 400-AIUQ ship?
If in stock, the 400-AIUQ ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The 400-AIUQ 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.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
What is the 400-AIUQ?
The 400-AIUQ is a Dell enterprise-grade hard drive with spindle speed 7,200 RPM and form factor 3.5-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-AIUQ
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
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-AIUQ
Is the 400-AIUQ a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-AIUQ 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-AIUQ work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AIUQ operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the 400-AIUQ ship?
If in stock, the 400-AIUQ ships same business day on US orders placed before 3 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the 400-AIUQ?
New 400-AIUQ 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-AIUQ?
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-AIBS — 400-AIBS - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $131.59
400-AIBZ — 400-AIBZ - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $241.42
400-AICI — 400-AICI - Dell 2TB 7200RPM SATA 6GB/s 512e 2.5-inch Hot-Pluggable Hard Drive for PowerEdge & Powervault Server — $615.44
400-AICW — 400-AICW - Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $143.55
400-AICX — 400-AICX - Dell 4TB 7200RPM SAS 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive Gen. 13 with Tray — $365.49
400-AIDX — 400-AIDX - Dell 2TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge R630 Server — $148.00
400-AIDY — 400-AIDY - Dell 2TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e 2.5-inch Hard Drive for PowerEdge R230 / PowerVault MD1420 Server — $182.40
400-AIDZ — 400-AIDZ - Dell 2TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $434.67
400-AIEC — 400-AIEC - Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $62.40
400-AIEE — 400-AIEE - Dell 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray — $130.16
400-AIEF — 400-AIEF - Dell 2TB 7200RPM Near Line SAS 12GB/s 2.5-inch Hot-pluggable 128MB Cache Hard Drive with Tray — $707.14
400-AIER — 400-AIER - Dell 1.8TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512e 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray Gen. 13 — $669.00
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Server Hard Drive
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the 400-AIUQ, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the 400-AIUQ for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.