30HYT Dell 800GB Pcie Gen4 Nvme TLC 2.5 Inch Mixed Use Solid State Drive Poweredge Server

Product Overview of the Dell 30HYT 800GB PCIe NVMe SSD

The Dell 30HYT 800GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Solid State Drive is a high-performance, enterprise-class storage solution designed for Dell PowerEdge servers. Built with advanced TLC NAND technology and a fast PCI Express 4.0 NVMe interface, this SSD delivers superior speed, reliability, and efficiency for data-intensive workloads such as virtualization, cloud computing, databases, and business-critical applications.

General Information

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Part Number: 30HYT
• Product Category: Solid State Drive
• Usage Type: Mixed-use enterprise storage

Data Transfer

• High-speed PCIe Gen4 connectivity
• NVMe protocol for ultra-low latency
• Optimized for enterprise-level workloads

Mixed-Use Performance

• Virtual machines
• Enterprise databases
• Cloud infrastructure
• Data analytics
• Web hosting platforms

Compatibility

This enterprise NVMe SSD is fully compatible with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers, making it a versatile upgrade or replacement option for many data center setups.

PowerEdge Models

• Dell PowerEdge C6420
• Dell PowerEdge R440
• Dell PowerEdge R640
• Dell PowerEdge R650
• Dell PowerEdge R650xs
• Dell PowerEdge R6515
• Dell PowerEdge R6525
• Dell PowerEdge R740xd
• Dell PowerEdge R7425
• Dell PowerEdge R750
• Dell PowerEdge R750xa
• Dell PowerEdge R750xs
• Dell PowerEdge R7515
• Dell PowerEdge R7525
• Dell PowerEdge R840
• Dell PowerEdge R940
• Dell PowerEdge R940xa
• Dell PowerEdge T550

The 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS SSD

The 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS 24Gbps Read Intensive TLC 1 DWPD 2.5 Inch Enterprise Class Solid State Drive belongs to a specialized category of enterprise storage designed for performance, reliability, and predictable workload handling in modern data centers. This category is focused on high-speed Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) solid state drives that are built for mission-critical business environments where uptime, data integrity, and consistent performance are essential.

Within the enterprise SSD landscape, this category sits above consumer and prosumer SSDs and is engineered specifically for servers, storage arrays, and enterprise infrastructure. Drives like the 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS SSD are optimized for read-intensive workloads, making them ideal for systems that frequently access large volumes of data, such as databases, virtual machines, analytics platforms, content delivery systems, and cloud-based applications.

The 24Gbps SAS Interface in Enterprise Storage

The 24Gbps SAS interface is one of the defining features of this category. SAS, or Serial Attached SCSI, is a professional-grade storage interface designed to provide high bandwidth, low latency, and reliable data transfer between storage devices and servers. At 24Gbps, this interface offers double the bandwidth of previous 12Gbps SAS generations, enabling faster data access and better scalability in dense storage environments.

This makes the 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS SSD well suited for high-performance servers and storage arrays where multiple drives operate simultaneously. The SAS interface also supports full-duplex communication, meaning data can be sent and received at the same time. This is especially important in enterprise workloads where multiple users or applications are accessing the drive at once.

SAS vs SATA in Enterprise Drive Categories

In enterprise storage categories, SAS drives are typically preferred over SATA drives for critical systems. SATA is more common in consumer and small business environments, but SAS provides superior reliability, better error handling, and higher command queue depth. The 345-BEXI Dell SAS SSD benefits from these advantages, making it part of a category designed for heavy-duty workloads and continuous operation.

SAS drives also support dual-porting, which allows two separate data paths to the same drive. This feature is extremely important in enterprise systems because it provides redundancy. If one path fails, the other can still access the data, reducing the risk of downtime.

Read Intensive SSD Category and Workload

The 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SSD is classified as a read intensive drive, which places it in a subcategory of enterprise SSDs designed for workloads where data is read far more often than it is written. This includes applications such as web servers, video streaming platforms, data warehouses, reporting systems, and search engines.

In read intensive environments, drives need to provide fast access times, stable performance, and long-term endurance for frequent read operations. While write endurance is lower than in write-intensive or mixed-use SSDs, the 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) rating is still more than enough for most read-heavy workloads.

DWPD Means for Enterprise Use

A 1 DWPD rating means the entire capacity of the drive can be written once per day over its warranty period. For a 960GB drive, this equals 960GB of writes per day. In a read intensive category, this is considered balanced and efficient, as it provides enough write capacity for system updates, caching, and metadata while focusing on high-speed reads.

This makes the 345-BEXI Dell SSD ideal for operating systems, boot drives, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and application data where reads dominate the workload.

TLC NAND Flash Technology in Enterprise SSDs

The use of TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND flash memory places this drive in a category of enterprise SSDs that balance cost, capacity, and performance. TLC stores three bits per memory cell, allowing higher storage density compared to MLC or SLC. This results in more capacity at a lower cost, which is important for data centers that need to scale storage efficiently.

In the enterprise category, TLC drives are carefully engineered with advanced controllers, wear leveling, and error correction technologies to ensure long-term reliability. The 345-BEXI Dell SSD uses enterprise-grade TLC NAND that is optimized for read intensive workloads and consistent performance.

Endurance and Reliability Enhancements

Although TLC NAND has lower raw endurance than some other types of flash, enterprise TLC SSDs use techniques such as over-provisioning, strong ECC (Error Correction Code), and intelligent firmware to extend drive life. These features make the drive reliable enough for continuous 24/7 operation in data centers.

This category of SSDs is designed to provide predictable performance and long service life, which is essential for businesses that rely on stable storage systems.

960GB Capacity for Enterprise Workloads

The 960GB capacity places this SSD in a versatile category that suits a wide range of enterprise applications. It is large enough to store operating systems, applications, databases, and frequently accessed data while remaining small enough to fit into dense storage configurations.

In server environments, multiple 960GB drives can be combined in RAID arrays to provide high capacity, redundancy, and performance. This makes them suitable for virtualization, cloud storage, and enterprise resource planning systems.

Scalability and Storage

With a 2.5-inch form factor and 960GB capacity, this drive allows data centers to maximize storage density in standard server racks. This category of SSDs supports hot-swapping, making it easy to replace or upgrade drives without shutting down systems.

High-density storage is critical in modern data centers where space, power, and cooling efficiency are important factors.

2.5-Inch Form Factor in Enterprise SSD Categories

The 2.5-inch form factor is a standard in enterprise storage systems. It allows easy integration into servers, storage arrays, and blade systems. This form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage enclosures.

This category of SSDs is designed to fit into hot-swap bays, making maintenance and upgrades simple and fast. This reduces downtime and improves overall system availability.

Hot-Swap and Serviceability

Hot-swap capability allows IT teams to replace drives while the system is running. This is a key feature in enterprise environments where uptime is critical. The 345-BEXI Dell SSD supports this capability as part of its category.

This improves system reliability and makes it easier to manage large storage deployments.

Performance in the Read Intensive Category

Read intensive SSDs like the 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS drive are optimized for fast data access and low latency. This means applications can retrieve data quickly, improving overall system performance and user experience.

In enterprise environments, fast read speeds are important for applications such as web hosting, content delivery, and analytics platforms where large amounts of data are accessed frequently.

Use Cases for 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS SSD

This category of enterprise SSDs is ideal for a wide range of applications. These include database servers, virtualization platforms, cloud infrastructure, email servers, and file servers.

The read intensive design makes it particularly suitable for workloads where data is frequently accessed but not written as often.

Future-Proofing with 24Gbps SAS Enterprise SSDs

As data demands continue to grow, storage systems must be able to handle increasing workloads. The 24Gbps SAS interface ensures that the 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SSD remains compatible with future server and storage technologies.