400-BDRQ: Dell 3.84TB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
Also listed as: 03M8RP, 3M8RP, MZ-7L33T80, MTFDDAV3T8TDS · made by Samsung
The Dell 400-BDRQ is a Dell 3.84TB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD offering 3840GB 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-BDRQ provides responsive storage performance for Dell R740, R640, R750, R650 servers.
Specifications
| Part number | 400-BDRQ |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Made by | Samsung |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | 03M8RP, 3M8RP, MZ-7L33T80, MTFDDAV3T8TDS |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 3,840 |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form factor | SFF 2.5in |
| Endurance | RI (1 DWPD) |
| Speed | 6Gb/s SATA |
About the 400-BDRQ
The Dell 400-BDRQ is a Dell 3.84TB SATA Read Intensive 6Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD providing 3840GB 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-BDRQ is rated for RI (1 DWPD) workloads, delivering low access latencies and consistent I/O throughput. In Dell's storage portfolio, 400-BDRQ serves as a high-speed storage tier for transaction processing, database indexing, and virtualization clusters.
Compatibility
The 400-BDRQ installs into 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays across Dell enterprise servers including R740, R640, R750, R650. The 400-BDRQ mounts inside a DXD9H (14G–16G) 2.5-inch hot-plug drive carrier with status and activity LEDs. Drive communication for the 400-BDRQ requires a compatible storage controller (PERC hardware RAID or HBA controller) supporting SATA 6Gb/s protocol communication. Part 400-BDRQ 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 03M8RP, 3840GB capacity, SATA 6Gb/s branding, and Samsung factory model MZ-7L33T80. In iDRAC under Physical Disks, the 400-BDRQ 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-BDRQ, 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-BDRQ to verify interface stability without bus reset events. Confirm that the 2.5-inch drive tray on the 400-BDRQ 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
Equivalent part numbers
- Samsung PM893 3.84TB Samsung PM893 Enterprise SATA SSD OEM base
FAQ
Can this drive be used in software RAID arrays like TrueNAS or ZFS?
Yes, its consistent enterprise latency profiles and PLP capacitors make it dependable for ZFS pools connected via Dell HBAs.
Does Dell OpenManage report health metrics on this drive?
Yes, Dell certified enterprise firmware reports comprehensive temperature, wear, and health alerts through iDRAC and OpenManage.
Buying or selling 400-BDRQ?
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 3.84TB SATA Read Intensive SSD Specifications, checked 2026-10-27