345-BKVV Dell 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 4.0 X4 Nvme U.2 2.5 Inch Enterprise SSD

Product Overview of Dell 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

The Dell 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe U.2 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) Solid State Drive is an enterprise-grade storage solution built with advanced QLC 3D NAND technology. Designed for PowerEdge servers (14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G), this SSD delivers exceptional performance, durability, and reliability for demanding workloads.

• Massive 30.72TB storage capacity
• Optimized for enterprise applications
• High-speed PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface
• 2.5-inch SFF form factor with tray
• Engineered for modern Dell PowerEdge servers

General Information

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: Dell
• Manufacturer Part Number: TPHN2
• Dell Part Number: 345-BKVV

Technical Specifications

Storage Features

• Storage Capacity: 30.72TB
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe protocol
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch (15mm)
• Technology: 144-layer QLC 3D NAND flash
• Flash Memory Type: QLC NAND

Durability & Reliability

• Shock Resistance: Up to 1000G
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 2,000,000 hours

Performance Metrics

Sequential Performance

• Read Speed (100%): Up to 7000 MB/s
• Write Speed (100%): Up to 3600 MB/s

Random Performance

• Random Read (4K blocks, full span): 800,000 IOPS

Compatibility

Supported Dell PowerEdge Servers

• PowerEdge R660
• PowerEdge R6615
• PowerEdge R6625
• PowerEdge R6715
• PowerEdge R6725
• PowerEdge R760
• PowerEdge R7615
• PowerEdge R7625
• PowerEdge R7715
• PowerEdge R7725

Key Highlights

The Dell 30.72TB NVMe SSD

• Unmatched large-scale storage for enterprise servers
• Boosts data-intensive workloads with NVMe technology
• Reliable and long-lasting with high MTBF
• Seamless compatibility with multiple Dell PowerEdge models
• Compact 2.5-inch SFF design with efficient tray integration

Dell 345-BKVV 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 2.5 Inch SSD

The Dell 345-BKVV 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe U.2 2.5 Inch Enterprise Solid State Drive with Tray is a high-capacity and high-performance storage solution designed for enterprise-class servers and data-intensive environments. Built for demanding workloads, this SSD delivers lightning-fast speeds, consistent throughput, and long-term reliability to support mission-critical applications. Its integration of PCIe Gen4 technology ensures next-level bandwidth, while the U.2 form factor allows compatibility with enterprise server infrastructures.

Enterprise-Level Storage for Data-Driven Workloads

Enterprise environments demand powerful storage devices that can handle immense amounts of data without compromising on speed or efficiency. The Dell 345-BKVV SSD provides a massive 30.72TB of storage capacity, making it one of the largest NVMe drives available for enterprise applications. From high-frequency trading platforms and AI-driven analytics to cloud storage systems and virtualization, this SSD is built to sustain the heaviest data loads while maintaining low latency and dependable performance.

Advantages of Large-Capacity Enterprise SSDs

• Supports massive data sets for analytics and machine learning.
• Reduces storage footprint by replacing multiple smaller drives with a single large SSD.
• Improves energy efficiency by consolidating workloads on fewer physical devices.
• Delivers faster access times compared to mechanical drives or SATA-based SSDs.

PCIe Gen4 x4 Interface for High Bandwidth

One of the defining features of the Dell 345-BKVV SSD is its PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, which significantly increases data transfer rates compared to older PCIe standards. Gen4 doubles the bandwidth of Gen3, providing a maximum theoretical throughput of nearly 64 GB/s across 16 lanes. For an enterprise storage device like the Dell 345-BKVV, this ensures ultra-fast sequential and random read/write speeds, reducing bottlenecks in performance-critical applications.

Key Benefits of PCIe Gen4 Technology

Enhanced Data Throughput

The PCIe Gen4 interface ensures smooth performance for workloads such as large-scale databases, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, and virtualization environments where I/O demands are extremely high.

Future-Proof Infrastructure

By incorporating PCIe Gen4 technology, businesses investing in this SSD can ensure long-term compatibility with modern server architectures, preparing their infrastructure for future expansions.

U.2 2.5-Inch Form Factor for Versatile Deployment

The Dell 345-BKVV SSD utilizes a U.2 2.5-inch form factor, which is widely adopted in enterprise-grade server environments. The U.2 standard enables hot-swappable functionality, allowing IT administrators to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down entire systems. This flexibility makes the drive ideal for mission-critical servers where uptime and availability are essential.

Compatibility with Enterprise Systems

• Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers designed to support U.2 NVMe SSDs.
• Supports integration with RAID controllers for improved redundancy.
• Ideal for large-scale SAN and NAS architectures requiring scalable performance.

Hot-Swap Capability

With U.2 hot-swap support, enterprises can minimize downtime by easily replacing failed or aging drives without affecting workloads. This feature is critical for data centers where continuous uptime is mandatory.

Massive 30.72TB Storage Capacity

The standout feature of the Dell 345-BKVV SSD is its enormous storage capacity of 30.72TB. This makes it one of the highest-capacity enterprise SSDs available in the market, allowing organizations to store massive data volumes without requiring numerous smaller drives. Large capacity also reduces complexity, simplifies server configurations, and cuts down overall storage costs per terabyte.

Use Cases for 30.72TB Enterprise SSD

High-Performance Databases

Enterprises running structured and unstructured databases can benefit from faster query responses and higher I/O per second (IOPS), ensuring that mission-critical data is processed instantly.

Virtualization and Cloud Workloads

Cloud computing platforms rely on large-scale storage to support multiple tenants, virtual machines, and containerized environments. The Dell 345-BKVV SSD offers both the performance and capacity needed for such infrastructure.

Enterprise Reliability and Endurance

The Dell 345-BKVV SSD is engineered for enterprise workloads that require durability, endurance, and stability over many years of heavy usage. Built-in error correction, power-loss protection, and wear-leveling technologies ensure data integrity and minimize drive failures. Its robust endurance rating allows it to handle thousands of terabytes written (TBW), making it suitable for write-intensive workloads.

Reliability Features

• End-to-end data path protection ensures accurate data transfers.
• Power-loss protection secures data during unexpected shutdowns.
• Wear-leveling algorithms extend the lifespan of NAND flash memory.
• SMART monitoring tools provide predictive failure analysis.

Database Performance

Large-scale relational databases such as SQL, Oracle, and SAP HANA can benefit from reduced query times and faster indexing when powered by the Dell 345-BKVV SSD. Businesses experience faster decision making and improved operational efficiency.

Cloud Computing Performance

In cloud hosting environments, the Dell 345-BKVV SSD ensures tenant workloads remain isolated and efficient while providing high IOPS and consistent throughput across virtualized platforms.

Scalability for Modern Data Centers

With its enormous capacity and enterprise-grade performance, the Dell 345-BKVV SSD is a perfect building block for modern hyperscale and enterprise data centers. Its scalability allows IT administrators to reduce the number of drives required per server while delivering higher capacity and performance.

Reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

By consolidating storage into fewer high-capacity drives, organizations can save on rack space, power consumption, and cooling requirements. This makes the Dell 345-BKVV a cost-effective long-term investment.

Streamlined Server Management

Fewer physical drives in server racks reduce maintenance complexity, allowing IT teams to streamline storage management and minimize downtime for maintenance or upgrades.

Security Features

Enterprise-grade SSDs such as the Dell 345-BKVV often include built-in security features like self-encrypting drive (SED) technology and secure firmware updates to ensure sensitive data remains protected from unauthorized access.

Data Encryption

With hardware-based encryption, businesses can ensure compliance with industry regulations and protect data at rest from potential security breaches.