Dell EMC 18TB 7200RPM Ise Sas-12gbps 512mb Buffer – 400-BLWT

Dell EMC 18TB 7200RPM ISE SAS 12Gb/s 512MB Buffer Enterprise Hard Drive — 400-BLWT

The Dell EMC 400-BLWT is a genuine OEM 18TB enterprise hard drive featuring SAS 12Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and a 512MB buffer. Engineered for demanding data center and enterprise storage environments, it delivers high-capacity, high-throughput storage with ISE (Instant Secure Erase) support for secure data management in 24/7 operations.

Key Features

• 18TB enterprise-grade storage capacity
• SAS 12Gb/s interface for high-throughput data transfer
• 7200 RPM spindle speed for consistent enterprise performance
• 512MB buffer for optimized I/O operations
• ISE (Instant Secure Erase) for fast, secure data sanitization
• Rated for 24/7 continuous operation in enterprise environments

Product Specifications

• Part Number: 400-BLWT
• Manufacturer: Dell EMC
• Model: 18TB ISE SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise HDD
• OEM Status: Genuine Dell EMC OEM
• Capacity: 18TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Buffer: 512MB
• Security: ISE (Instant Secure Erase)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Workload Rating: Enterprise 24/7

Storage Specifications

• Capacity: 18TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (dual-port)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Buffer: 512MB
• Security: ISE (Instant Secure Erase)
• Hot-Pluggable: Yes

Performance Specifications

• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 270 MB/s
• MTBF: 2,000,000+ hours
• Workload Rating: Enterprise 24/7 continuous operation
• Rotational Vibration Compensation: Yes

Use Cases

• Enterprise data center high-capacity storage arrays
• SAN and NAS deployments requiring SAS 12Gb/s performance
• Cloud and hyperscale storage infrastructure
• Video surveillance and media storage at scale
• Backup and archival storage for enterprise environments

Compatibility

• Compatible with Dell EMC PowerEdge servers and PowerVault storage arrays
• SAS 12Gb/s interface — backward compatible with SAS 6Gb/s controllers
• Hot-pluggable for zero-downtime drive replacement
• Verify compatibility with your specific Dell EMC storage system before ordering

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISE (Instant Secure Erase)?

ISE is a drive-level security feature that instantly and cryptographically erases all data on the drive, enabling fast, secure data sanitization for drive reuse or decommissioning.

Is the 400-BLWT hot-pluggable?

Yes, the Dell EMC 400-BLWT is hot-pluggable, allowing drive replacement without powering down the storage system.

What is the difference between SAS 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gb/s for enterprise storage?

SAS 12Gb/s offers higher throughput, dual-port redundancy, and enterprise-grade reliability compared to SATA 6Gb/s, making it the preferred interface for mission-critical enterprise storage arrays.

The Dell EMC 400-BLWT 18TB SAS 12Gb/s enterprise hard drive delivers massive capacity and enterprise-grade reliability for the most demanding data center storage environments. Order today for proven Dell EMC storage performance at 18TB scale.