Dell 8TB 7200RPM 512e 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive (400-ATKV)

The Dell 8TB 7200RPM 512e 3.5-inch Hot-Plug Hard Drive sits in our storage drives range. It combines 8TB of storage.

Specification summary

• Storage: 8TB
• Brand: Dell
• Model / MPN: 400-ATKV
• Condition: New

A good fit for

This storage drive suits backups and extra capacity and moving large files between machines.

How to think about it

Storage is judged on interface, sustained speed and endurance rather than capacity alone. A drive that is fast in bursts is not the same as one that is fast under load. Against the other 482 storage drives we list, this one sits towards the upper end of the range at R7 221, with most falling between R319 and R11 565.

What to confirm

• Where a listing offers several configurations, the difference is usually memory or storage rather than the core hardware.
• Read the specification rather than the headline — the number in the title is rarely the one that decides the fit.
• Confirm the variant matches the one you need; near-identical model codes often differ in one specification that matters.
• Check what is included in the box, as bundled cables and adapters vary between models and regions.
• Look at the specification you will still care about in two years, not only the one that matters this week.

Buying from ElectroGuy

We supply this as imported stock. It is new, and it is not sourced through a South African distributor. Warranty cover is 2 years through ElectroGuy, and claims are handled by our team. There is no delivery charge within South Africa; expect 2–3 business days from payment clearing, as set out in our shipping policy. Should it not suit, you have 7 days from delivery to arrange a return on an unused item, and refunds are completed within 7 business days of approval.

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