Dell 480GB SSD SATA Mix Use 6Gbps 3 DWPD (400-AZTI)

Data centers and enterprise IT teams rely on this Dell 480GB solid state drive to accelerate mixed-use workloads in PowerEdge servers. It delivers consistent performance for virtualization, databases, and online transaction processing where balanced read/write endurance matters.

Key specifications

• Storage capacity: 480 GB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch with hot-plug carrier
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Endurance rating: 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)
• Workload type: Mixed Use
• NAND flash type: TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• Sequential read speed: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential write speed: up to 500 MB/s
• Random read IOPS (4KB): up to 98,000
• Random write IOPS (4KB): up to 30,000
• Total bytes written (TBW): 2628 TB
• Sector size: 512e (512-byte emulation)
• Hot-swap support: Yes
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Power consumption (active): approximately 3.5W
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge servers (13th, 14th, 15th generation)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 70°C

Why choose it

With a 3 DWPD endurance rating, this drive is built for sustained mixed-use workloads, offering a balance of performance and durability. Hot-swap capability simplifies maintenance and reduces downtime in critical server environments.

Ideal use cases

• Server virtualization and hyperconverged infrastructure
• Database management systems
• Online transaction processing (OLTP)
• High-availability enterprise storage

Good to know

The drive ships in a 2.5-inch hot-plug carrier for direct installation into compatible Dell PowerEdge server bays. It uses TLC NAND flash and a SATA 6Gb/s interface, delivering sequential reads up to 550 MB/s and writes up to 500 MB/s.