Dell 400-BFRU 960GB Triple-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Read intensive Bics Flash 3d 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive With Tray For 14g PowerEdge Server
Dell 400-BFRU 960GB Triple-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Read intensive Bics Flash 3d 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive With Tray For 14g PowerEdge Server. Refurbished. In Stock Brand: Dell Part Number: 400-BFRU Condition: Refurbished Category: SSD Key Specs: 960GB Availability: In Stock Shipping: Fast US-based shipping Order the Dell 400-BFRU today from ProDisk Network — your trusted source for enterprise IT hardware. All products are quality-tested and backed by our support team.
The 400-BFRU is a Dell ssds component with capacity 960 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SAS. Pro Disk Network sells the 400-BFRU for $545.26 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the 400-BFRU work with my RAID controller?
The 400-BFRU 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-BFRU ship?
If in stock, the 400-BFRU 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-BFRU 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-BFRU?
The 400-BFRU is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 960 GB 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-BFRU
Pros
Free 30-day return window covers DOA + fit issues
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-BFRU
Is the 400-BFRU a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 400-BFRU 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-BFRU work with my RAID controller?
The 400-BFRU 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-BFRU ship?
If in stock, the 400-BFRU 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-BFRU?
New 400-BFRU 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-BFRU?
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-BFBP — 400-BFBP - Dell 7.68TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $5,073.68
400-BFBU — 400-BFBU - Dell 7.68TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $7,950.66
400-BFBV — 400-BFBV - Dell 7.68TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $5,073.68
400-BFBY — 400-BFBY - Dell 7.68TB TLC SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $10,164.29
400-BFCL — Dell 400-BFCL 15.36TB Triple-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Read Intensive (512e) 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Tray for Poweredge C6420/R640 — $7,149.47
400-BFCW — 400-BFCW - Dell 8TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $597.89
400-BFDT — Dell 400-BFDT 1.92TB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Read Intensive 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Tray for PowerEdge Server — $1,296.84
400-BFGW — Dell 400-BFGW 1.92TB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Swappable Read Intensive 2.5-Inch 512e Solid State Drive with Tray for PowerEdge Server Gen14 — $1,296.84
400-BFGY — Dell 400-BFGY 1.92TB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Mixed Use 3DWPD Hot-Pluggable 2.5-In Solid State Drive For PowerEdge C6420 Server — $1,700.00
400-BFHI — Dell 400-BFHI 960GB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Hot-Pluggable Read Intensive 2.5-Inch (512e) Solid State Drive with Tray for PowerEdge C6420/R7415/R440/R640/R6415 — $1,247.37
400-BFHL — Dell 400-BFHL 480GB Triple-Level Cell SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 512e 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive for 14g PowerEdge Server — $726.32
400-BFHV — Dell 400-BFHV 3.84TB Triple-Level Cell SAS 12Gb/s Read Intensive Hot-Pluggable 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive — $2,128.42
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-BFRU, 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-BFRU 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.