Dell 400-ASFO 960GB SATA 6Gb/s eMLC Mixed Use Hot Swap 512n 2.5-inch Solid State Drive . Refurbished. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 400-ASFO Condition: Refurbished Category: SSD Key Specs: 960GB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 400-ASFO today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The 400-ASFO is a Dell ssds component with capacity 960 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SATA. Pro Disk Network sells the 400-ASFO for $589.47 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 400-ASFO work with my RAID controller?
The 400-ASFO 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-ASFO ship?
If in stock, the 400-ASFO 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-ASFO 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-ASFO?
The 400-ASFO is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 960 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-ASFO
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-ASFO
Is the 400-ASFO a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-ASFO 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-ASFO work with my RAID controller?
The 400-ASFO 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-ASFO ship?
If in stock, the 400-ASFO 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-ASFO?
New 400-ASFO 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-ASFO?
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-ASBC — 400-ASBC - Dell 6TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $411.97
400-ASBE — 400-ASBE - Dell 8TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $762.13
400-ASBG — 400-ASBG - Dell 4TB 7200RPM Near Line SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $465.88
400-ASDF — 400-ASDF - Dell 10TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge Server — $408.42
400-ASDQ — 400-ASDQ - Dell 240GB M.2 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive for PowerEdge FC640 / M640 / R440 / R540 — $173.68
400-ASEG — Dell 400-ASEG 120GB Multi-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive for PowerEdge Server — $73.68
400-ASEL — 400-ASEL - Dell 400GB Multi-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,114.11
400-ASFI — 400-ASFI - Dell 960GB Multi-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Mixed-Use 2.5-inch Solid State Drive for PowerEdge R6415 Server — $531.58
400-ASGL — Dell 400-ASGL 3.84TB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 512n Hot-Swappable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Tray For Gen14 PowerEdge C6420 — $3,050.53
400-ASGO — 400-ASGO - Dell 300GB SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Hybrid Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server — $47.37
400-ASGQ — 400-ASGQ Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $250.53
400-ASGR — 400-ASGR - Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n 2.5-inch Hard Drive with 3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier — $250.53
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-ASFO, 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-ASFO 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.