Dell 8TB 3.5" 72000RPM SAS 12Gb/s HDD

The Dell 400-ATKR is an 8TB hard drive built for administrators who need dependable, server-class storage without the added complexity of specialized flash arrays. It slots directly into a 3.5 inch SAS bay and connects through a 12 Gb/s Serial Attached SCSI interface, giving PowerEdge systems the steady throughput required for demanding workloads such as file sharing, backup rotation, or virtual machine hosting.

With a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, the drive balances capacity with performance, making it a practical choice for environments where large datasets grow quickly but still need predictable access times. IT teams can drop this drive into 14th-generation Dell PowerEdge racks and towers knowing the firmware is qualified for those platforms, so there is no need for custom drivers or compatibility workarounds.

Typical uses include building high-capacity storage pools for departmental databases, expanding media archives in content creation studios, or creating economical cold storage tiers in virtualized clusters. Because the drive follows Dell’s enterprise qualification process, it also suits managed service providers who must scale while maintaining consistent hardware standards across multiple client environments.

• 8 TB of mechanical storage for large data sets and archives
• 7,200 RPM spindle speed supports balanced performance and capacity
• 12 Gb/s SAS interface designed for enterprise-grade throughput
• 3.5 inch form factor fits standard Dell SAS drive bays
• Validated for Dell 14th generation PowerEdge servers to ensure seamless integration