Dell 400-BBWE 3.84TB Multi-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Mixed Use 512n Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive For PowerEdge R420xr. Refurbished. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 400-BBWE Condition: Refurbished Category: SSD Key Specs: 3.84TB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 400-BBWE today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The 400-BBWE is a Dell ssds component with capacity 3.84 TB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SAS. Pro Disk Network sells the 400-BBWE for $1,505.26 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 400-BBWE work with my RAID controller?
The 400-BBWE 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-BBWE ship?
If in stock, the 400-BBWE 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-BBWE 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-BBWE?
The 400-BBWE is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 3.84 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-BBWE
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-BBWE
Is the 400-BBWE a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-BBWE 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-BBWE work with my RAID controller?
The 400-BBWE 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-BBWE ship?
If in stock, the 400-BBWE 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-BBWE?
New 400-BBWE 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-BBWE?
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-BBDS — 400-BBDS - Dell 8TB 7200RPM Near Line SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $373.68
400-BBDT — 400-BBDT - Dell 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $342.11
400-BBDU — 400-BBDU - Dell 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $342.11
400-BBDW — 400-BBDW - Dell 1.8TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $503.54
400-BBDX — 400-BBDX - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $778.95
400-BBDY — 400-BBDY - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $700.00
400-BBDZ — 400-BBDZ - Dell 2.4TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $700.00
400-BBEB — 400-BBEB - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $690.28
400-BBEC — 400-BBEC - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $857.89
400-BBED — 400-BBED - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $857.89
400-BBEQ — 400-BBEQ - Dell 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $342.11
400-BBET — 400-BBET - Dell 1.8TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $503.54
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-BBWE, 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-BBWE 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.