NetApp part number SP-438A-R6 identifies the SP-438A-R6 - NetApp 400GB SAS 2.5-inch Solid State Drive for Disk Shelves DS2246, an enterprise-grade Solid State Drives unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. Technical specifications include capacity of 400 GB, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SAS. 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 sources the SP-438A-R6 through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. 90-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The SP-438A-R6 is a NetApp solid state drives component with capacity 400 GB, form factor 2.5-inch, interface SAS. Pricing on the SP-438A-R6 is quote-based — email sales@prodisknetwork.com or use our live chat for a quote within one business day.
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The SP-438A-R6 is a NetApp 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 SP-438A-R6 ship?
SP-438A-R6 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
The SP-438A-R6 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 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.
Hypervisor Boot — ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox boot drives. Read-intensive (1 DWPD) is sufficient. Mirror two drives for redundancy.
What is the SP-438A-R6?
The SP-438A-R6 is a NetApp enterprise solid-state drive with capacity 400 GB and form factor 2.5-inch, manufactured by NetApp. 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 SP-438A-R6
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 SP-438A-R6
Is the SP-438A-R6 a genuine NetApp part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every SP-438A-R6 as factory-original NetApp inventory. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned NetApp servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 90 days.
Will the SP-438A-R6 fit my system?
The SP-438A-R6 is a NetApp 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 SP-438A-R6 ship?
SP-438A-R6 orders placed before 3 pm ET ship the same business day from US warehouses. Delivery is next business day to most metro ZIPs via FedEx/UPS overnight; ground delivery covers remaining US in 1-4 business days.
What is the warranty on the SP-438A-R6?
New SP-438A-R6 units carry the full NetApp 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 SP-438A-R6?
Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.