Hitachi
Hitachi Ultrastar SSD400S.B Series 200GB SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive
Best enterprise grade storage for demanding server environments.
The Hitachi Ultrastar SSD400S.B Series delivers blazing speed and dependable performance for demanding enterprise workloads, ensuring fast data access and high reliability. Built on advanced flash technology, it offers robust endurance and low latency while seamlessly integrating into existing storage infrastructure. Designed for mission‑critical applications, this solid‑state drive provides exceptional durability and consistent performance, helping businesses maintain peak efficiency and data integrity. With proven reliability and a sleek, compact form factor, it’s the ideal choice for data‑center upgrades, virtualization, and high‑transaction environments that demand uncompromising speed and resilience.
$90.30
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1153
/ 4074
#1153 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-83%
Below average
Capacity
200
/ GB
Who it's for
- Businesses needing robust, long-lasting storage for critical applications.
- IT professionals managing server arrays requiring reliable, sustained throughput.
- System administrators prioritizing data security and operational continuity.
Who should skip it
- Organizations with expanding data sets or virtualized environments.
- Users seeking cutting-edge speed for high-performance computing or new server builds.
- Budget-conscious buyers or those building new systems.
Key Specs
Capacity
200GB
Interface
SAS 6Gb/s
Form Factor
2.5-Inch
Drive Type
SSD
Intended Use
Server
Installation Type
Internal
Features
- Blazing speed and dependable performance for demanding enterprise workloads
- Robust endurance and low latency with advanced flash technology
- Seamless integration into existing storage infrastructure
- Exceptional durability and consistent performance for mission-critical applications
- Sleek, compact form factor
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this solid state drive for its exceptional reliability and robust build quality, making it a dependable choice for critical applications. Users frequently highlight its consistent performance and durability, noting its suitability for demanding server and data center environments where uptime is paramount. The drive is often seen as a premium solution, delivering on its promise of long term stability and operational integrity. Its enterprise grade design instills confidence, affirming its reputation as a high quality storage component.
Know before you buy
No, this drive is designed specifically for enterprise server environments. It uses a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, which requires a compatible SAS controller card and is not compatible with standard SATA ports found on consumer motherboards.
This drive is engineered for mission-critical enterprise applications, such as virtualization, database management, and high-transaction environments. It is built to handle sustained, heavy read/write operations that require low latency and high data integrity.
Because it features a 2.5-inch form factor, it will fit into most standard server drive bays. However, depending on your specific server chassis, you may need a 2.5-inch drive caddy or tray to secure it properly within the rack.
The SAS 6Gb/s interface is designed for high-availability enterprise systems, offering more robust error correction and dual-port capabilities compared to standard SATA. This makes it more reliable for continuous, 24/7 operation in server environments.
While this SSD offers excellent endurance for active, high-transaction workloads, it is primarily intended for performance-heavy tasks rather than cold storage. For long-term archival, traditional mechanical hard drives are generally more cost-effective.
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