Where the 400-BBQZ drive fits
400-BBQZ is a high-capacity SAS solid-state drive option for enterprise storage configurations. Its read-intensive classification is suited to workloads with a stronger read profile, but the drive must still match the supported backplane, controller and firmware combination.
Drive specification
| Selection point | Specification / confirmation |
|---|---|
| Exact model | 400-BBQZ |
| Dell option code | 400-BBQZ |
| Capacity | 3.84 TB |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Drive class | Read-intensive SSD |
| Form factor | 2.5 inch; verify carrier |
| Sector format | 512e as listed in product references |
| Fitment | Check backplane, controller, firmware and supported system |
Before selecting the 3.84 TB SAS option
Validate the complete 400-BBQZ order code and drive label. Confirm whether the required assembly includes a carrier, review 512e requirements, and check that the target system's controller recognizes the drive firmware. Capacity and interface labels alone do not establish a supported configuration.
- Check the server service tag and drive-bay type.
- Match SAS generation, carrier and sector format.
- Confirm controller firmware and supported SSD list.
- Document RAID policy and rebuild procedure before replacement.
Procurement notes for 400-BBQZ
Include 400-BBQZ, 3.84 TB capacity, SAS 12 Gb/s, drive form factor and carrier requirement in the approved bill of materials. Compare the supplied label with the requested part before installation.
Use 400-BBQZ when checking the offered read-intensive SAS SSD against the target server; include 400-BBQZ and 400-BBQZ on the comparison worksheet.
