Dell 400-AZPM 1.6TB Triple-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Mixed Use 512e Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 400-AZPM Category: SSD Key Specs: 1.6TB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 400-AZPM today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The 400-AZPM is a Dell ssds component with capacity 1.6 TB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SAS. Pro Disk Network sells the 400-AZPM for $2,542.11 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 400-AZPM work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AZPM 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-AZPM ship?
If in stock, the 400-AZPM 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-AZPM 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-AZPM?
The 400-AZPM is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 1.6 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-AZPM
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-AZPM
Is the 400-AZPM a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-AZPM 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-AZPM work with my RAID controller?
The 400-AZPM 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-AZPM ship?
If in stock, the 400-AZPM 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-AZPM?
New 400-AZPM 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-AZPM?
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-AZ---HP — HP 400-AZ - Dell 1.6TB SAS 12Gb/s Mixed Use 2.5-inch Solid State Drive (SSD) — $2,219.37
400-AZBK — 400-AZBK - Dell 1.92TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $726.32
400-AZBQ — 400-AZBQ - Dell 1.92TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $915.36
400-AZBY — 400-AZBY - Dell 3.84TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $2,794.11
400-AZCG — 400-AZCG - Dell 1.92TB SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive for PowerEdge R940XA Server — $1,633.68
400-AZCK — 400-AZCK - Dell 3.84TB Triple-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $2,128.42
400-AZCL — 400-AZCL - Dell 3.84TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,563.16
400-AZCZ — 400-AZCZ - Dell PM1643 1.92TB TLC SAS 12GB/s Read Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,633.68
400-AZDD — 400-AZDD - Dell 3.84TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $2,514.70
400-AZHP — 400-AZHP - Dell 1.6TB SAS Mixed Use 12Gb/s 512e 2.5-inch Hot-plug Solid State Drive — $589.47
400-AZIU — 400-AZIU - Dell 800GB SAS Mix Use 12Gb/s 512e 2.5-inch Hot-plug Solid State Drive — $465.26
400-AZJR — Dell 400-AZJR 800GB Multi-Level Cell 12Gb/s SAS 512e Mixed Use SFF 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $652.63
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-AZPM, 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-AZPM 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.