345-BHTV Dell 1.92TB Read Intensive TLC SAS 12Gbps 2.5inch Hot Plug SSD.

Product Overview

The Dell 345-BHTV 1.92TB SSD is designed for read-intensive tasks, offering high-speed data transfer and reliability for Dell PowerEdge servers. This 2.5-inch hot-plug, Dell-certified solid-state drive (SSD) uses TLC (Triple-Level Cell) V-NAND technology for enhanced durability and performance in enterprise environments.

General Information

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Manufacturer Part Number: 345-BHTV
• Dell Part Number: 345-BHTV

Key Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 1.92TB
• Flash Memory Type: V-NAND TLC
• Form Factor: 2.5 inches x 15mm SFF (Small Form Factor)
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Endurance Type: Read Intensive
• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1 DWPD

Sequential Performance

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 4,150 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2,450 MB/s

Random Performance

• Random Read: 595K IOPS
• Random Write: 155K IOPS

Compatibility

The Dell 345-BHTV SSD is compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers, enhancing system scalability and performance. This drive seamlessly integrates into multiple server configurations:

Supported Dell PowerEdge Models

• PowerEdge C6420
• PowerEdge C6520
• PowerEdge C6525
• PowerEdge C6600
• PowerEdge C6620
• PowerEdge HS5610
• PowerEdge HS5620
• PowerEdge MX760c
• PowerEdge R440, R450, R550, R640, R650, R650xs, R6515, R6525, R660, R660xs, R6615, R6625
• PowerEdge R740, R740xd, R750, R750xa, R750xs, R7515, R7525, R760, R760xa, R760xs, R7615, R7625
• PowerEdge R840, R860, R940, R940xa, R960
• PowerEdge T550, T560
• PowerEdge XR7620
• PowerVault MD2424

Why Choose Dell 345-BHTV SSD?

• High-speed data transfer for read-intensive applications
• Enterprise-grade reliability with advanced TLC NAND technology
• Seamless integration with multiple Dell PowerEdge server models
• Optimized for longevity with 1 DWPD endurance

Dell 345-BHTV  SSD 

The Dell 345-BHTV 1.92TB Read Intensive TLC SAS 12Gbps 2.5inch Hot Plug SSD is a high-performance solid-state drive designed to meet the demanding storage needs of enterprise environments. With a storage capacity of 1.92TB and leveraging Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash technology, this SSD offers a perfect balance between endurance and cost-efficiency for read-intensive applications. Its SAS 12Gbps interface ensures fast data transfer speeds, and the 2.5-inch form factor allows it to easily integrate into a variety of storage arrays and servers.

Key Features of Dell 345-BHTV 1.92TB SSD

• Capacity: 1.92TB of storage space suitable for handling large datasets in enterprise environments.
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps interface providing high-speed data transfer rates for seamless performance.
• Read-Intensive: Optimized for read-intensive workloads, such as web hosting, file serving, and data analytics.
• TLC NAND Flash: Utilizes Triple-Level Cell (TLC) technology, providing a cost-effective solution without compromising performance.
• Hot Plug Support: Enables easy replacement or addition of drives without downtime, enhancing system availability.
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch, compatible with a wide range of server and storage systems.

Benefits of SAS 12Gbps Interface in Enterprise Storage

The SAS 12Gbps interface is a crucial feature of the Dell 345-BHTV SSD, ensuring that the drive operates with superior data transfer speeds. SAS, or Serial Attached SCSI, is known for its ability to handle high-performance workloads in data centers, offering several key advantages:

• Faster Data Transfer Rates: The 12Gbps bandwidth provides high-speed data transfers, which is essential for tasks that involve frequent reads from storage, such as in big data analysis or cloud computing environments.
• Improved Scalability: SAS drives support multiple device connections, enabling efficient scaling of storage infrastructures as business demands grow.
• Enhanced Reliability: SAS drives offer improved data integrity and error correction features, which are essential in mission-critical applications.

Why Choose SAS over SATA for Enterprise Storage?

In enterprise environments, the choice between SAS and SATA interfaces is a critical decision. While both interfaces have their applications, SAS offers several advantages over SATA when it comes to high-performance and reliable storage solutions:

• Higher Data Bandwidth: With a 12Gbps data rate, SAS offers twice the bandwidth of SATA’s 6Gbps, making it more suitable for enterprise-grade tasks.
• Multi-Device Connectivity: SAS supports dual-port configurations, which means greater redundancy and increased fault tolerance, whereas SATA only supports single-port connectivity.
• Longer Cables and Better Signal Integrity: SAS cables can run longer than SATA cables, which is crucial in larger data center setups where servers and storage arrays may be located far apart.

Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND Flash Technology Explained

The Dell 345-BHTV SSD employs TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash technology, which is designed to store three bits of data per cell. This type of NAND flash provides a cost-effective solution for enterprises that require high-capacity storage without sacrificing performance. While TLC is often considered less durable than MLC (Multi-Level Cell) or SLC (Single-Level Cell), it is ideal for read-intensive workloads where write cycles are less frequent.

Advantages of TLC NAND in Read-Intensive Workloads

TLC NAND flash has become a popular choice for SSDs due to its ability to offer high-capacity storage at lower costs. In read-intensive workloads, it performs exceptionally well. Some of the advantages include:

• Cost Efficiency: TLC drives are more affordable compared to MLC or SLC SSDs, making them a practical choice for businesses looking to maximize their storage investment.
• Sufficient Endurance for Read-Heavy Applications: While TLC may have a lower write endurance compared to other types of NAND flash, it is more than adequate for read-intensive applications, such as data retrieval, file serving, and content delivery networks (CDNs).
• High Capacity: TLC technology allows manufacturers to produce SSDs with larger storage capacities, which is ideal for data-driven enterprises that need to store vast amounts of information.

Use Cases for Dell 345-BHTV Read-Intensive SSDs

The Dell 345-BHTV 1.92TB SSD is specifically designed for use in environments that prioritize reading data rather than writing it frequently. It is most suitable for the following applications:

• Web Servers: Websites and applications that experience high traffic volumes will benefit from the fast read speeds offered by this SSD, ensuring rapid access to data and a smooth user experience.
• Data Analytics: Businesses performing data analytics tasks, such as querying large datasets or running reports, will find the SSD’s read capabilities highly beneficial.
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): CDNs that store and distribute content, such as videos, images, or web pages, rely heavily on read-intensive storage solutions to deliver data quickly to users worldwide.
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): In VDI environments, where multiple virtual desktops need to access stored data quickly and simultaneously, read-intensive SSDs like the Dell 345-BHTV provide the performance necessary to keep operations running smoothly.

Hot Plug Support for Enhanced Flexibility

One of the standout features of the Dell 345-BHTV SSD is its hot plug support. This feature allows IT administrators to add or remove SSDs from a running system without shutting down the server or storage array. This is particularly useful in enterprise environments where uptime is critical. Some benefits of hot plugging include:

• Minimized Downtime: Hot plugging enables the replacement or addition of storage devices without requiring a system reboot, ensuring that operations continue uninterrupted.
• Scalability: As business needs grow, new drives can be easily added to the system without impacting existing operations.
• Ease of Maintenance: Failed drives can be quickly swapped out for new ones without affecting the overall performance or availability of the system.

Hot Plug Support in Redundant Systems

In systems with redundant storage configurations, hot plug support becomes even more valuable. For example, in RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configurations, administrators can replace a failed SSD without taking the entire RAID array offline. This ensures that data remains accessible, and system performance is maintained even in the event of drive failure.

2.5-inch Form Factor for Compatibility

The 2.5-inch form factor of the Dell 345-BHTV SSD makes it compatible with a wide range of enterprise-grade storage systems and servers. The compact design allows for efficient use of space in data centers, where maximizing storage density is often a top priority. Additionally, the 2.5-inch size is ideal for use in blade servers, all-flash arrays, and other high-density storage solutions.

Benefits of the 2.5-inch Form Factor

• Compact Design: The 2.5-inch form factor is smaller than traditional 3.5-inch drives, allowing for more drives to be installed within the same physical space, which is essential for high-density storage environments.
• Energy Efficiency: Smaller drives tend to consume less power, making the 2.5-inch form factor more energy-efficient, which is an important consideration in data centers that manage large-scale deployments.
• Compatibility: 2.5-inch drives are widely supported in modern servers and storage systems, ensuring that the Dell 345-BHTV can be easily integrated into existing infrastructures.

Ideal Use Cases for 2.5-inch SSDs

The 2.5-inch form factor is well-suited for several enterprise applications:

• Blade Servers: The compact size of 2.5-inch SSDs makes them ideal for use in blade server environments, where space is limited but performance is critical.
• High-Density Storage Arrays