400-BDSF: Dell 15.36TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD
Also listed as: 01H6VN, 1H6VN, KPM6XRUG15T3 · made by Kioxia
The Dell 400-BDSF is a Dell 15.36TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD offering 15360GB of flash storage over SAS 12Gb/s in a SFF 2.5in hot-plug form factor. Built with Kioxia NAND and rated for RI (1 DWPD), the 400-BDSF provides responsive storage performance for Dell R750, R650, R760, R660 servers.
Specifications
| Part number | 400-BDSF |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dell |
| Made by | Kioxia |
| Type | SSDs |
| Other numbers | 01H6VN, 1H6VN, KPM6XRUG15T3 |
| Status | current |
| Capacity (GB) | 15,360 |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Form factor | SFF 2.5in |
| Endurance | RI (1 DWPD) |
| Speed | 12Gb/s SAS |
About the 400-BDSF
The Dell 400-BDSF is a Dell 15.36TB SAS Read Intensive 12Gb/s 512e 2.5in Hot-Plug SSD providing 15360GB of enterprise solid-state storage across a SAS 12Gb/s interface in an enterprise SFF 2.5in format. Built with Kioxia enterprise NAND flash memory, the 400-BDSF is rated for RI (1 DWPD) workloads, delivering low access latencies and consistent I/O throughput. In Dell's storage portfolio, 400-BDSF serves as a high-speed storage tier for transaction processing, database indexing, and virtualization clusters.
Compatibility
The 400-BDSF installs into 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays across Dell enterprise servers including R750, R650, R760, R660. The 400-BDSF mounts inside a DXD9H (14G–16G) 2.5-inch hot-plug drive carrier with status and activity LEDs. Drive communication for the 400-BDSF requires a compatible storage controller (PERC hardware RAID or HBA controller) supporting SAS 12Gb/s protocol communication. Part 400-BDSF 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 01H6VN, 15360GB capacity, SAS 12Gb/s branding, and Kioxia factory model KPM6XRUG15T3. In iDRAC under Physical Disks, the 400-BDSF 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-BDSF, 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-BDSF to verify interface stability without bus reset events. Confirm that the 2.5-inch drive tray on the 400-BDSF is straight with an intact release latch mechanism.
Fits these models
- Dell PowerEdge R750
- Dell PowerEdge R650
- Dell PowerEdge R760
- Dell PowerEdge R660
- Dell PowerEdge R750xs
- Dell PowerVault ME5024
Equivalent part numbers
- Kioxia KPM6XRUG15T3 Kioxia PM6-R 15.36TB Enterprise SAS SSD OEM base
FAQ
Does a 15.36TB SAS SSD require special RAID controller memory?
It functions with standard PERC controllers, but controllers with at least 4GB or 8GB NV cache (e.g. H740P or H755) are strongly recommended for performance.
Can this drive be used in PowerVault ME5 storage arrays?
Yes, Dell ME5 series arrays officially qualify and support Dell 15.36TB SAS SSDs in all-flash and tiering pools.
Buying or selling 400-BDSF?
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 15.36TB SAS Read Intensive SSD Specifications, checked 2026-10-27