Dell part number 401-ABCY identifies the 401-ABCY - Dell 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Hybrid Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server, an enterprise-grade Server Hard Drive unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 1 TB, spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s. Typical workloads include VMware ESXi datastores, Veeam / Rubrik / Cohesity backup repositories, RDBMS data files (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and log-tier storage for Splunk and Elastic. Pro Disk Network maintains the 401-ABCY 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.
The 401-ABCY is a Dell server hard drive component with capacity 1 TB, spindle speed 7,200 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pricing on the 401-ABCY 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-ABCY work with my RAID controller?
The 401-ABCY 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 401-ABCY ship?
If in stock, the 401-ABCY 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 401-ABCY 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 401-ABCY?
The 401-ABCY is a Dell enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 1 TB and spindle speed 7,200 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 401-ABCY
Pros
Same-day US shipping from our US warehouse
Cons
Refurbished tier reseals — original retail box not included
Single-drive purchases ship in static-shield bags, not retail packaging
Lead time on 24+ drive orders may extend 2–4 business days
Frequently Asked Questions about 401-ABCY
Is the 401-ABCY a genuine Dell part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every 401-ABCY 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-ABCY work with my RAID controller?
The 401-ABCY 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 401-ABCY ship?
If in stock, the 401-ABCY 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-ABCY?
New 401-ABCY 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-ABCY?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the 401 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
401-ABBM — Dell 401-ABBM 1.92TB Hot-Swappable SATA 6Gb/s Triple-Level Cell Read Intensive 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive with Tray for PowerEdge Server — $985.60
401-ABCB — 401-ABCB - Dell 300GB SAS 12Gb/s 10000RPM 2.5-inch Hard Drive with Hybrid Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server — $36.00
401-ABCD — 401-ABCD - Dell 600GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5-inch Hybrid Hard Drive — $217.60
401-ABCE — 401-ABCE - Dell 600GB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $250.17
401-ABCI — 401-ABCI - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 256MB Cache Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with 3.5-inch Hybrid Tray for 14G PowerEdge Server — $372.95
401-ABCJ — 401-ABCJ - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512N 3.5-inch Hybrid Hard Drive — $328.27
401-ABCK — 401-ABCK - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512N 3.5-inch Hybrid Hard Drive — $481.11
401-ABCR — 401-ABCR - Dell 900GB 15000RPM SAS 12Gb/s Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $506.31
401-ABCZ — 401-ABCZ - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 512n 3.5-inch Hard Drive for 14G PowerEdge Server — $206.40
401-ABDB — 401-ABDB - Dell 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $129.60
401-ABDC — 401-ABDC - Dell 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s 512n Hot-Pluggable 2.5-inch Hard Drive with 3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier — $246.58
401-ABDF — 401-ABDF - Dell 1.2TB 10000RPM SAS 12Gb/s SED 512n Hybrid 3.5-inch Hard Drive — $399.66
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 401-ABCY, 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 401-ABCY 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.