Dell 400-AVSS Intel 400-AVSS S3520 480GB SATA 6Gb/s M.2 2280 Solid State Drive. Refurbished. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 400-AVSS Condition: Refurbished Category: SSD Key Specs: 480GB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 400-AVSS today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The 400-AVSS is a Dell ssds component with capacity 480 GB, interface SATA, data rate 6 Gb/s. Pro Disk Network sells the 400-AVSS for $726.32 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 400-AVSS work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AVSS 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-AVSS ship?
If in stock, the 400-AVSS 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-AVSS 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-AVSS?
The 400-AVSS is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 480 GB and interface SATA, 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-AVSS
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-AVSS
Is the 400-AVSS a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-AVSS 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-AVSS work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AVSS 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-AVSS ship?
If in stock, the 400-AVSS 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-AVSS?
New 400-AVSS 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-AVSS?
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-AVBD — 400-AVBD - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512N 128MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive with Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server — $344.33
400-AVBE — 400-AVBE - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Self-Encrypting 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for 13G PowerEdge Server — $778.95
400-AVBF — 400-AVBF - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Self-Encrypting 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for 13G PowerEdge Server — $778.95
400-AVBH — 400-AVBH - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Self-Encrypting 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for 13G PowerEdge Server — $778.95
400-AVBI — 400-AVBI - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Self-Encrypting 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for 13G PowerEdge Server — $778.95
400-AVBJ — 400-AVBJ - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Self-Encrypting 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for 13G PowerEdge Server — $778.95
400-AVBK — 400-AVBK - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Self-Encrypting 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server — $778.95
400-AVBM — 400-AVBM - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive for PowerEdge Server — $784.21
400-AVBN — 400-AVBN - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $784.21
400-AVBO — 400-AVBO Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $647.37
400-AVBP — 400-AVBP - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM Self-Encrypting SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with 3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier — $784.21
400-AVBQ — 400-AVBQ - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512E Self-Encrypting 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Tray for 13G PowerEdge Server — $778.95
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-AVSS, 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-AVSS 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.