The Dell 400-AYKC (400-AYKC - Dell 600GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive) is a Server Hard Drive component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. This part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 600 GB, spindle speed of 10,000 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS, data rate of 12 Gb/s. Common deployment scenarios include database transaction-log volumes, virtualization datastores, OS-boot tier, backup-repository targets, and warm-data tiers in tiered-storage architectures. Pro Disk Network sources the 400-AYKC 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-AYKC is a Dell server hard drive component with capacity 600 GB, spindle speed 10,000 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pricing on the 400-AYKC 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-AYKC work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AYKC 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-AYKC ship?
If in stock, the 400-AYKC 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-AYKC 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-AYKC?
The 400-AYKC is a Dell enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 600 GB 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-AYKC
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Designed for capacity tier, not write-intensive cache
Not a drop-in for desktop NAS without verifying caddy
Some firmware revs locked to specific RAID-controller families
Frequently Asked Questions about 400-AYKC
Is the 400-AYKC a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-AYKC 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-AYKC work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AYKC 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-AYKC ship?
If in stock, the 400-AYKC 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-AYKC?
New 400-AYKC 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-AYKC?
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-AYCL — 400-AYCL - Dell DC S4500 3.84TB TLC SATA 6GB/s Read Intensive Enterprise 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $2,328.00
400-AYCO — Dell 400-AYCO 1.92TB SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Read Intensive 2.5-Inch 512e Solid State Drive with Tray for PowerEdge Server — $1,016.00
400-AYDB — 400-AYDB - Dell 2.4 TB 10000 Rpm Sas 12gbps 2.5 inch Hard Drive — $312.00
400-AYDE — 400-AYDE - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $532.00
400-AYFO — 400-AYFO - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $592.00
400-AYFQ — 400-AYFQ - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $596.00
400-AYIL — 400-AYIL - Dell 2.4TB SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Hybrid Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server — $537.60
400-AYKD — 400-AYKD - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $480.54
400-AYKF — 400-AYKF - Dell 1.8TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $463.03
400-AYKH — 400-AYKH - Dell 1.8TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $368.29
400-AYKP — 400-AYKP - Dell 600GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $244.16
400-AYKS — 400-AYKS - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $540.52
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-AYKC, 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-AYKC 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.