Dell 16TB 400-BLWQ 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) Hot-Plug Hard Drive
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- Brand Store: Dell
- Model: Dell 400-BLWQ
- Availability: Out Of Stock
- Part No: 400-BLWQ
Key features
16TB Massive Capacity: Engineered for bulk data storage, cloud infrastructure, and large-scale backup environments.
7.2K RPM Spindle Speed: Provides a reliable balance of high-capacity storage and predictable throughput performance.
12Gb/s SAS Interface: Enterprise-grade connection offering high bandwidth, dual-port redundancy, and robust data integrity.
512e Advanced Format: Optimizes data density and error correction while maintaining compatibility with legacy enterprise applications.
3.5" Hot-Plug Carrier: Mounted in a standard large form factor caddy for fast installation and maintenance without server downtime.
7.2K RPM Spindle Speed: Provides a reliable balance of high-capacity storage and predictable throughput performance.
12Gb/s SAS Interface: Enterprise-grade connection offering high bandwidth, dual-port redundancy, and robust data integrity.
512e Advanced Format: Optimizes data density and error correction while maintaining compatibility with legacy enterprise applications.
3.5" Hot-Plug Carrier: Mounted in a standard large form factor caddy for fast installation and maintenance without server downtime.


| Attribute | Specification |
| Dell Part Number (SKU) | 400-BLWQ |
| Capacity | 16 TB (16,000 GB) |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Interface | SAS 12Gbps (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) |
| Sector Format | 512e (512 Emulation / Advanced Format) |
| Carrier Type | Hot-Plug / Hot-Swap Caddy |
| Application | Enterprise Server & Storage Arrays |
| Server Compatibility | |
| Compatibility Overview | This drive features official Dell firmware and comes mounted in a Dell 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Caddy, providing broad compatibility across multiple generations of Dell PowerEdge servers configured for 3.5-inch drive bays. |
| PowerEdge Gen16 | R360, R660, R760, R6615, R6625, R7615, R7625, R7725, T360, T560 |
| PowerEdge Gen15 | R450, R550, R650, R750, T550 |
| PowerEdge Gen14 | R240, R340, R440, R540, R640, R740, R740xd, R740xd2, T440, T640 |
| PowerEdge Gen13 | R430, R530, R730, R730xd, T430, T630 Note: Requires a Gen13 caddy swap if migrating from newer chassis styles. |
| General | |
| Manufacturer | Dell |
|---|---|
| Model | Dell 400-BLWQ |
| Manufacturer Part No | 400-BLWQ |
| Compatible Country | Middle East, Africa, Iran, Dubai |
| Country of Origin | USA |




















