401-AAFZ - Dell 512GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

401-AAFZ - Dell 512GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive

SKU: 401-AAFZ Brand: Dell Browse: Dell Solid State Drives Category: Solid State Drives
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About the 401-AAFZ

This Dell 401-AAFZ delivers Solid State Drives functionality and is built for 24/7 enterprise duty cycles. Technical specifications include capacity of 512 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s, features of MLC NAND. Workload fit covers Hyper-V cluster storage, Proxmox VE shared storage, Ceph OSDs, MinIO erasure-coded pools, and bulk file-server (SMB/NFS) duty. Pro Disk Network maintains the 401-AAFZ in our enterprise inventory and verifies each unit against manufacturer datasheet specifications prior to listing. New stock ships factory-sealed where available; refurbished units are tested under load before dispatch and ship with a 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty. Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 3pm ET; free standard ground shipping on US orders over $150.

Specifications

Part Identification

Technical Specifications

  • Capacity

    512 GB

  • Form Factor

    2.5-inch

  • Interface

    SATA

  • Data Rate

    6 Gb/s

  • Features

    MLC NAND

Order & Fulfillment Details

  • Condition

    Refurbished

    Quality Tier
    Professionally tested — new available on request
  • Warranty

    90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty

    Coverage
    Advance replacement — we ship first, you return the faulty unit
  • Shipping

    Free over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch

    Cutoff
    Orders placed before 3pm ET
  • Returns

    30-Day Returns — US

    Return Window
    Original packaging required
Part Number / MPN401-AAFZ
ManufacturerDell
CategorySolid State Drives
Capacity512 GB
Form Factor2.5-inch
InterfaceSATA
Data Rate6 Gb/s
FeaturesMLC NAND
ConditionRefurbished — new available on request
Warranty90-Day Pro Disk Network Warranty — advance replacement
ShippingFree over $150 — Same-Day Dispatch
Returns30-Day Returns — US

Summary

The 401-AAFZ is a Dell solid state drives component with capacity 512 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SATA. Pricing on the 401-AAFZ 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 401-AAFZ fit my system?

The 401-AAFZ is a Dell solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.

How fast does the 401-AAFZ ship?

If in stock, the 401-AAFZ 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.

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Common Use Cases for 401-AAFZ

The 401-AAFZ 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 401-AAFZ?

The 401-AAFZ is a Dell enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 512 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 401-AAFZ

Pros

  • Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
  • Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds

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 401-AAFZ

Is the 401-AAFZ a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 401-AAFZ 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 401-AAFZ fit my system?
The 401-AAFZ is a Dell solid state drives part. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with your system make, model, and serial number - we will confirm compatibility and ship same-day if in stock.
How fast does the 401-AAFZ ship?
If in stock, the 401-AAFZ 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 401-AAFZ?
New 401-AAFZ 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 401-AAFZ?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.

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