345-BFTV Dell 3.84TB SAS 24GBPS Ise Read Intensive 512e 2.5 Inch Hot-Plug Solid State Drive

Product Overview of the Dell 345-BFTV 3.84TB SAS SSD

The Dell 345-BFTV 3.84TB SAS SSD is a powerful and dependable enterprise storage solution designed for modern data centers. Built with a 24Gbps SAS interface and Advanced Format 512e technology, this drive delivers fast data transfer, excellent endurance, and reliable performance for read-intensive workloads. It is supplied with a hot-plug tray, allowing quick and easy installation into compatible Dell PowerEdge servers.

General Information

• Brand: Dell
• Part Number: 345-BFTV
• Product Type: Enterprise Solid State Drive
• Product Line: Dell Data Center Storage

Technical Specifications

• Device Type: Hot-plug Solid State Drive
• Total Capacity: 3.84TB
• Interface: SAS 24Gbps
• Form Factor: 2.5 Inch
• Sector Format: 512e Advanced Format

Compatibility

Server Models

The Dell 345-BFTV 3.84TB SAS SSD is compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems, ensuring flexible deployment across different IT environments.

• PowerEdge C6420, C6520, C6525
• PowerEdge C6600, C6615, C6620
• PowerEdge HS5610, HS5620
• PowerEdge R350, R450, R540, R550
• PowerEdge R640, R650, R650xs, R6515, R6525
• PowerEdge R660, R660xs, R6615, R6625
• PowerEdge R740, R740xd
• PowerEdge R750, R750xa, R750xs, R7515, R7525
• PowerEdge R760, R760xa, R760xs, R7615, R7625
• PowerEdge R840, R860, R940, R940xa, R960
• PowerEdge T550, T560
• PowerEdge XR7620
• PowerVault MD2424

Connectivity

Interface Details

• 1 × SAS 24Gb/s port for high-speed data transmission
• Compatible with standard 2.5-inch hot-plug drive bays

The Enterprise-Class SAS Solid State Drives for Servers

The 345-BFTV Dell 3.84TB SAS 24Gbps ISE Read Intensive 512e 2.5 Inch Hot-Plug Drive with Tray is part of a professional enterprise storage category designed specifically for modern Dell PowerEdge server platforms. This category focuses on high-performance, high-reliability SAS solid state drives that are optimized for 14th, 15th, and 16th Generation PowerEdge servers. These drives are engineered for environments where uptime, predictable performance, and data integrity are more important than consumer-grade features.

SAS SSDs in this category use a dual-port Serial Attached SCSI interface operating at 24Gbps, making them ideal for data centers, virtualization clusters, and enterprise storage arrays that demand stable throughput and low latency under constant load. The Dell 345-BFTV belongs to the “Read Intensive” segment, meaning it is designed for workloads where data is read frequently but written less often, such as database queries, content delivery, web hosting, and analytics platforms.

The 3.84TB Capacity

The 3.84TB capacity of this Dell SAS SSD places it in a popular middle-to-high capacity tier within enterprise storage. This capacity is large enough to store extensive operating systems, application data, virtual machine images, and frequently accessed datasets while still offering fast access times that traditional hard drives cannot match.

In enterprise environments, 3.84TB SSDs are often used in RAID groups or storage pools, allowing IT teams to build highly scalable storage solutions. When multiple 3.84TB drives are combined in PowerEdge servers, administrators can create large, fault-tolerant arrays that provide both speed and redundancy. This makes this category especially suitable for organizations running virtualization platforms such as VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM, where multiple virtual machines share storage resources.

Performance

Drives in the 3.84TB range provide an optimal balance between capacity and performance. Larger capacity SSDs generally offer more NAND channels, which can result in higher sustained throughput and better IOPS performance. For read-intensive workloads, this means faster query responses, shorter boot times for virtual machines, and smoother user experiences in applications that rely on constant data access.

24Gbps SAS Interface Technology

The 24Gbps SAS interface used by the Dell 345-BFTV represents the latest generation of SAS technology. Compared to older 12Gbps SAS drives, 24Gbps SAS offers double the bandwidth, allowing more data to be transferred simultaneously between the SSD and the server. This results in reduced bottlenecks and improved performance for data-heavy workloads.

SAS technology is also known for its reliability and enterprise-grade features. Dual-port connectivity allows a single drive to connect to two separate controllers, which improves fault tolerance and ensures continuous operation even if one path fails. This makes the category ideal for mission-critical systems where downtime is unacceptable.

Advantages of SAS Over SATA in Enterprise Systems

While SATA SSDs are commonly used in consumer and small business systems, SAS SSDs like the 345-BFTV are designed specifically for enterprise use. SAS offers better command queuing, higher reliability, and improved error handling. These features are critical in data centers where thousands of operations occur every second.

Another important advantage is scalability. SAS backplanes and controllers in PowerEdge servers can support large numbers of drives, making it easier to expand storage as business needs grow. This category of Dell SAS SSDs integrates seamlessly into these environments.

Read Intensive (RI) Workload

The Dell 345-BFTV is classified as a Read Intensive (RI) drive, meaning it is optimized for applications where data is read much more frequently than it is written. This includes workloads such as web servers, media streaming, data analytics, virtual desktop infrastructure, and cloud hosting platforms.

Read-intensive SSDs use specialized firmware and NAND management techniques to maximize endurance and performance under these conditions. By focusing on read-heavy operations, these drives can deliver higher read speeds and longer service life compared to general-purpose or write-intensive SSDs in the same environment.

Use Cases for Read-Intensive SAS SSDs

Common use cases for this category include hosting large databases that are queried often, serving static content for websites, running business intelligence platforms, and supporting application servers that rely on fast data retrieval. In all these scenarios, the 345-BFTV provides predictable performance and low latency.

512e Advanced Format Technology

The 512e (512-byte emulation) format used by the Dell 345-BFTV allows the drive to be compatible with both modern and legacy operating systems. Internally, the drive uses larger physical sectors, which improves efficiency and reliability, but it presents itself to the system as using traditional 512-byte sectors.

This ensures seamless integration with existing software and operating systems that may not fully support 4K native sectors. As a result, businesses can upgrade their storage hardware without worrying about compatibility issues.

512e Matters in Enterprise Storage

512e technology helps improve error correction and data integrity by using larger physical blocks. This reduces the overhead associated with storing and managing data, leading to better performance and lower risk of data corruption. For enterprise environments handling critical information, this added layer of reliability is extremely valuable.

2.5 Inch Form Factor and Hot-Plug

The 2.5 inch form factor of the Dell 345-BFTV makes it compatible with high-density server configurations. PowerEdge servers are designed to hold multiple 2.5 inch drives in a compact space, allowing organizations to maximize storage capacity without increasing the physical footprint of their data centers.

The hot-plug design means that the drive can be installed or removed while the server is running. This feature is essential for enterprise environments where uptime is critical. IT administrators can replace or upgrade drives without shutting down systems, minimizing disruption to business operations.

PowerEdge Servers

The Dell 345-BFTV comes with a pre-installed tray specifically designed for Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, and 16G servers. This ensures a perfect fit and easy installation. The tray also helps with proper airflow and secure mounting, which contributes to long-term reliability.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability and Data Protection

Drives in this category are built to meet strict enterprise standards. They include advanced error correction, power-loss protection, and wear-leveling technologies that help preserve data integrity even under heavy workloads.

Power-loss protection is especially important in data centers. If a power outage occurs, the SSD can safely complete in-flight operations and protect stored data. This reduces the risk of corruption and ensures that systems can recover quickly.

Performance Benefits

Virtualized environments place unique demands on storage systems. Multiple virtual machines may access the same physical drives at the same time, creating complex I/O patterns. The high IOPS and low latency of SAS SSDs in this category ensure that each virtual machine receives consistent performance.

Cloud service providers also benefit from this type of storage. By using Dell 345-BFTV drives in their PowerEdge servers, they can deliver faster response times and more reliable services to their customers.