Sourced for enterprise IT teams, the Dell 400-ASHL (400-ASHL - Dell 1.2TB SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Hybrid Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server) is a Server Hard Drive component appropriate for new-build, expansion, or warranty-replacement procurement. Technical specifications include capacity of 1.2 TB, spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS, data rate of 12 Gb/s. 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-ASHL 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-ASHL is a Dell server hard drive component with capacity 1.2 TB, spindle speed 10,000 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pricing on the 400-ASHL 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-ASHL work with my RAID controller?
The 400-ASHL 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-ASHL ship?
If in stock, the 400-ASHL 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-ASHL 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-ASHL?
The 400-ASHL is a Dell enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 1.2 TB and spindle speed 10,000 RPM, 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-ASHL
Pros
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
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-ASHL
Is the 400-ASHL a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-ASHL 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-ASHL work with my RAID controller?
The 400-ASHL 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-ASHL ship?
If in stock, the 400-ASHL 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-ASHL?
New 400-ASHL 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-ASHL?
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 — $292.94
400-ASBE — 400-ASBE - Dell 8TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $562.01
400-ASBG — 400-ASBG - Dell 4TB 7200RPM Near Line SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $309.88
400-ASDF — 400-ASDF - Dell 10TB 7200RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for PowerEdge Server — $310.40
400-ASDQ — 400-ASDQ - Dell 240GB M.2 SATA 6Gb/s Solid State Drive for PowerEdge FC640 / M640 / R440 / R540 — $132.00
400-ASEG — Dell 400-ASEG 120GB Multi-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive for PowerEdge Server — $56.00
400-ASEL — 400-ASEL - Dell 400GB Multi-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $677.29
400-ASFI — 400-ASFI - Dell 960GB Multi-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Mixed-Use 2.5-inch Solid State Drive for PowerEdge R6415 Server — $404.00
400-ASFO — Dell 400-ASFO 960GB SATA 6Gb/s eMLC Mixed Use Hot Swap 512n 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $448.00
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 — $2,318.40
400-ASGO — 400-ASGO - Dell 300GB SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Hybrid Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server — $36.00
400-ASGQ — 400-ASGQ Dell 300GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $190.40
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-ASHL, 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-ASHL 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.