400-AUQU: Dell 1TB 7.2K RPM 512n SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive
Also listed as: 00F9W2, 0F9W2, ST1000NM0055, HUS726010ALE610 · made by Seagate
The Dell 400-AUQU is a Dell 1TB 7.2K RPM 512n SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive delivering 1000GB of rotational storage at 7200 rpm over SATA 6Gb/s in a LFF 3.5in carrier. Manufactured by Seagate, the 400-AUQU provides dependable bulk storage for Dell R730, R740, R340, T340 enterprise servers.
Specifications
| Part number | 400-AUQU |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Made by | Seagate |
| Type | Hard drives |
| Other numbers | 00F9W2, 0F9W2, ST1000NM0055, HUS726010ALE610 |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 1,000 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form factor | LFF 3.5in |
| Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Endurance | 550 TB/year workload rating |
About the 400-AUQU
The Dell 400-AUQU is a Dell 1TB 7.2K RPM 512n SATA 6Gb/s 3.5in Hot-Plug Hard Drive offering 1000GB of rotational enterprise storage operating at 7200 rpm over SATA 6Gb/s in a LFF 3.5in format. Built with multi-platter mechanical assemblies from Seagate, the 400-AUQU provides dependable sequential throughput and 24/7 duty-cycle durability. In Dell's storage portfolio, 400-AUQU delivers economical storage capacity for secondary storage tiers, backup targets, and media streaming pools.
Compatibility
The 400-AUQU installs directly into 3.5-inch large form factor hot-plug bays across Dell enterprise systems including R730, R740, R340, T340. The 400-AUQU mounts inside a X7K8W (14G–16G) drive tray and connects to onboard SATA ports or PERC controllers supporting SATA 6Gb/s. Part 400-AUQU is formatted for 3.5-inch large form factor slots and is not compatible with 2.5-inch SFF chassis drive bays.
How to identify a genuine unit
Genuine 400-AUQU units feature a Dell enterprise drive label displaying DP/N 00F9W2, 1000GB capacity, 7200 rpm rotational speed, and Seagate model markings ST1000NM0055. In iDRAC under Physical Disks, the 400-AUQU registers with certified Dell firmware, active SMART diagnostics, and spindle temperature monitoring. The X7K8W (14G–16G) carrier for 400-AUQU includes status and activity indicator light pipes.
Buying used
When evaluating a pre-owned 400-AUQU, check SMART logs via OpenManage or smartctl to verify zero reallocated sectors (attribute 0x05) and zero pending defects (attribute 0xC5). Check power-on hours and execute an extended drive self-test on the 400-AUQU to verify smooth bearing rotation without head-parking noise. Ensure the correct X7K8W (14G–16G) caddy is supplied with the 400-AUQU.
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Check compatibility with Dell
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Dell has tested with the Dell 400-AUQU.
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Equivalent part numbers
- Seagate ST1000NM0055 Seagate Enterprise Capacity 1TB SATA HDD OEM base
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Sources
- Dell 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA Hard Drive Specifications, checked 2026-10-27