32FFN Dell 480GB NVMe M.2 2280 Pcie 4.0 X4 TLC Read Intensive Self-encrypting SED Enterprise Class Solid State Drive

Dell 32FFN 480GB NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe SSD

General Information

• Brand: Dell
• Part Number: 32FFN
• Device Category: Enterprise Solid State Drive

Technical Specifications

Drive Type & Endurance

• Internal SSD design
• Read-intensive endurance classification

Storage Capacity & Memory

• Total capacity: 480GB
• 176-layer 3D TLC NAND flash technology

Form Factor & Interface

• M.2 (2280) compact form factor
• PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface for high-speed connectivity

Performance Metrics

Endurance & Reliability

• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1
• Total Bytes Written (TBW): 800TB

Sequential Operations

• Sequential Read Speed: 5000 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: 700 MB/s

Random Operations

• Random Read: 280,000 IOPS
• Random Write: 40,000 IOPS
• 70/30 Random Read/Write Mix: 50,000 IOPS

Latency

• Typical Read Latency: 80 µs
• Typical Write Latency: 30 µs

Dell 32FFN 480GB NVMe 4.0 X4 TLC RI SSD Overview

The Dell 32FFN 480GB NVMe M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 TLC Read Intensive Self-encrypting Enterprise SSD represents the next generation of high-performance storage solutions tailored for enterprise environments. Engineered to deliver exceptional speed, reliability, and security, this SSD is optimized for read-intensive workloads, making it ideal for data centers, cloud applications, and enterprise server deployments. With its advanced NAND technology and NVMe interface, the Dell 32FFN ensures low latency and high throughput, significantly enhancing system responsiveness and operational efficiency.

Advanced NVMe M.2 2280 Form Factor and PCIe 4.0 Interface

The Dell 32FFN utilizes the compact M.2 2280 form factor, providing compatibility with a wide range of enterprise servers and storage platforms. The PCIe 4.0 x4 interface doubles the bandwidth compared to PCIe 3.0, offering superior data transfer speeds that support demanding applications and high-volume data operations. This combination of form factor and interface enables enterprises to achieve higher performance in a smaller footprint, reducing space requirements without compromising on capacity or throughput.

TLC NAND Technology and Read-Intensive Optimization

At the heart of the Dell 32FFN SSD is Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash, designed for optimal read-intensive performance. TLC NAND provides a balanced approach to performance, endurance, and cost, making it suitable for workloads that involve frequent read operations, such as analytics, virtualized environments, and database management. The read-intensive optimization ensures that the SSD can sustain high read workloads over extended periods without degradation in speed or reliability.

Compatibility and Deployment Flexibility

The Dell 32FFN NVMe SSD is compatible with a wide array of Dell PowerEdge servers and storage systems, as well as other enterprise-class platforms that support M.2 NVMe devices. Its versatile deployment options allow IT teams to integrate the drive into existing infrastructure easily, whether as a boot drive, cache storage, or high-speed read-intensive data store. Firmware updates and management tools provided by Dell further simplify maintenance and ensure optimal performance across the enterprise environment.