Dell 400-AQPI 1.92TB Multi-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Read Intensive 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Tray for Server. Refurbished. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 400-AQPI Condition: Refurbished Category: SSD Key Specs: 1.92TB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 400-AQPI today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The 400-AQPI is a Dell ssds component with capacity 1.92 TB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SAS. Pro Disk Network sells the 400-AQPI for $713.68 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 400-AQPI work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AQPI 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-AQPI ship?
If in stock, the 400-AQPI 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-AQPI 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.
OLTP Database — SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle data and log volumes. Mixed-use SSDs (3 DWPD) recommended for transaction-heavy workloads.
VMware Datastore — ESXi 7/8 datastores hosting 30–80 VMs per drive. RAID 10 for write-intensive, RAID 5 for read-leaning VM mixes.
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.
What is the 400-AQPI?
The 400-AQPI is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 1.92 TB 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-AQPI
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about 400-AQPI
Is the 400-AQPI a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-AQPI 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-AQPI work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AQPI 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-AQPI ship?
If in stock, the 400-AQPI 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-AQPI?
New 400-AQPI 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-AQPI?
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-AQEC — 400-AQEC - Dell 3.84TB SAS 12Gb/s Mix Use MLC Hot-Plug 2.5-inch Solid State Drive in 3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier — $4,827.79
400-AQEE — 400-AQEE - Dell 3.84TB MLC SAS 12Gb/s Mix Use Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,505.26
400-AQFV — 400-AQFV - Dell 400GB Multi-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Write Intensive Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,202.53
400-AQGL — 400-AQGL - Dell 400GB SAS 12Gb/s Write Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,254.39
400-AQGN — 400-AQGN - Dell 400GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable Write Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,069.92
400-AQGO — 400-AQGO - Dell 1.6TB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable Write Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $3,550.99
400-AQGQ — 400-AQGQ - Dell 400GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable Write Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,069.92
400-AQGX — 400-AQGX - Dell 400GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable Write Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive with 3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier — $1,069.92
400-AQGZ — 400-AQGZ - Dell 400GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable Write Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,125.26
400-AQHC — 400-AQHC - Dell 1.6TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $3,589.89
400-AQHF — 400-AQHF - Dell 1.6TB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Swappable Write Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $3,589.89
400-AQHN — 400-AQHN - Dell 1.6TB Multi-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Write Intensive Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $913.68
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: SSDs
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-AQPI, 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-AQPI 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.