Dell 8TB 3.5" NLSAS HDD (400-AURZ) - 7.2K RPM 12Gbps 512n | Bulk Storage for Servers & NAS | Dell PowerEdge Certified
Expand Your Storage Capacity with the Dell 8TB 3.5" NLSAS HDD (400-AURZ) – the cost-effective, high-capacity solution for enterprise storage systems.
🔥 Key Advantages:
✔ Massive 8TB Capacity – Ideal for archival storage, backups & media servers
✔ NLSAS 12Gbps Interface – Enterprise reliability without SSD costs
✔ 7.2K RPM Performance – Balanced throughput (up to 210MB/s) and power efficiency
✔ 512n Native Format – VMware-compatible (unlike 512e/4Kn drives)
✔ Dell PowerEdge Certified – Plug-and-play in R740xd, R730, R540 and more
⚠ Critical Compatibility Notes:
• VMware Support: Only works with 512n (this drive) – *not compatible with 512e/4Kn*
• OS Requirements: Windows Server 2008 R2+ or modern Linux distros
• Includes: 3.5" cabled drive (SFF-8482 to SATA power+data cables)
💼 Enterprise Use Cases:
✓ Dell EMC PowerVault storage expansions
✓ NAS/SAN bulk storage (RAID 5/6 configurations)
✓ Backup & disaster recovery systems
✓ Video surveillance storage (NVR applications)
📊 Performance Specifications:
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Interface: NLSAS 12Gbps (backward compatible with 6Gbps)
• Cache: 256MB (typical for this class)
• Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000
🛡️ Why Choose This Drive?
✓ OEM Dell Authentic – Not a remanufactured drive
✓ 1-Year Warranty – Backed by our in-house support
✓ Tested & Certified – 100% health check before shipping