400-BDRO: Dell 960GB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
Also listed as: 01P8W9, 1P8W9, MZ-7L39600, MTFDDAV960TDS · made by Samsung
The Dell 400-BDRO is a Dell 960GB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD offering 960GB of flash storage over SATA 6Gb/s in a SFF 2.5in hot-plug form factor. Built with Samsung NAND and rated for RI (1 DWPD), the 400-BDRO provides responsive storage performance for Dell R740, R640, R750, R650 servers.
Specifications
| Part number | 400-BDRO |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Made by | Samsung |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | 01P8W9, 1P8W9, MZ-7L39600, MTFDDAV960TDS |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 960 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form factor | SFF 2.5in |
| Endurance | RI (1 DWPD) |
| Speed | 6Gb/s SATA |
About the 400-BDRO
The Dell 400-BDRO is a Dell 960GB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD providing 960GB of enterprise solid-state storage across a SATA 6Gb/s interface in an enterprise SFF 2.5in format. Built with Samsung enterprise NAND flash memory, the 400-BDRO is rated for RI (1 DWPD) workloads, delivering low access latencies and consistent I/O throughput. In Dell's storage portfolio, 400-BDRO serves as a high-speed storage tier for transaction processing, database indexing, and virtualization clusters.
Compatibility
The 400-BDRO installs into 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays across Dell enterprise servers including R740, R640, R750, R650. The 400-BDRO mounts inside a DXD9H (14G–16G) 2.5-inch hot-plug drive carrier with status and activity LEDs. Drive communication for the 400-BDRO requires a compatible storage controller (PERC hardware RAID or HBA controller) supporting SATA 6Gb/s protocol communication. Part 400-BDRO is designed for 2.5-inch backplanes and is not compatible with 3.5-inch bays without an approved adapter bracket.
How to identify a genuine unit
Authentic Dell enterprise solid-state drives display a silver-and-white label showing DP/N 01P8W9, 960GB capacity, SATA 6Gb/s branding, and Samsung factory model MZ-7L39600. In iDRAC under Physical Disks, the 400-BDRO enumerates with certified Dell firmware revision, negotiated bus link speed, temperature telemetry, and real-time wear-out percentage monitoring.
Buying used
When sourcing a pre-owned 400-BDRO, check SMART endurance indicators using Dell OpenManage or smartctl to confirm remaining flash life, total bytes written, and zero reallocated flash blocks. Run a short and extended drive self-test on the 400-BDRO to verify interface stability without bus reset events. Confirm that the 2.5-inch drive tray on the 400-BDRO is straight with an intact release latch mechanism.
Fits these models
- Dell PowerEdge R740
- Dell PowerEdge R640
- Dell PowerEdge R750
- Dell PowerEdge R650
- Dell PowerEdge R550
- Dell PowerEdge R450
- Dell PowerEdge R350
Equivalent part numbers
- Samsung PM893 960GB Samsung PM893 Enterprise SATA SSD OEM base
FAQ
Does this SATA SSD require a dedicated hardware RAID controller?
No, it operates smoothly on entry-level PERC S-series software RAID or HBA330/HBA355 controllers in addition to hardware PERC adapters.
Can I use this drive in a Dell 13G PowerEdge R730?
Yes, SATA 6Gb/s is backward compatible with 13G servers when installed into the KG7NR drive caddy.
Buying or selling 400-BDRO?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Dell 960GB SATA Read Intensive SSD Specifications, checked 2026-10-27