345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS 24GBPS Read Intensive TLC 1 DWPD 2.5 Inch Enterprise Class Solid State Drive

Product Overview of the Dell 345-BEXI 960GB SAS SSD

The Dell 345-BEXI 960GB SAS SSD is a powerful and reliable enterprise-class storage solution designed for modern data centers, cloud platforms, and high-demand business servers. Built with SAS 24Gb/s technology and TLC NAND flash, this drive offers fast data access, strong endurance, and consistent performance for read-intensive workloads.

General Information

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Dell Part Number: 345-BEXI
• Product Category: Enterprise Solid State Drive
• Drive Type: Hot-swap SSD

Technical Specifications

• Total Capacity: 960GB
• NAND Flash Type: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch
• Interface: SAS 24Gb/s
• Usage Type: Read-Intensive Enterprise Workloads

Sequential Performance

• 128KiB Sequential Read Speed: Up to 4,200 MB/s
• 128KiB Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1,200 MB/s

Random I/O Performance

• 4KiB Random Read: Up to 600,000 IOPS
• 4KiB Random Write: Up to 55,000 IOPS

PowerEdge Servers

The Dell 345-BEXI 960GB SAS SSD is fully tested and certified for Dell enterprise platforms. It ensures smooth integration, stable operation, and maximum compatibility with a wide range of Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems.

Dell Server Models

• PowerEdge C6420, C6520, C6525, 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, R750, R750xa, R750xs
• PowerEdge R7515, R7525
• PowerEdge R760, R760xa, R760xs, R7615, R7625
• PowerEdge R840, R860, R940, R940xa, R960
• PowerEdge T550, T560
• PowerEdge XR7620
• PowerVault MD2424

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 Optimization

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.

1 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

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.

Enterprise Class Design and Build Quality

Enterprise class SSDs are built to much higher standards than consumer drives. The 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS SSD belongs to a category that is tested for continuous operation, vibration resistance, temperature stability, and long-term reliability.

These drives are designed to operate in data center environments where they may run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, under heavy workloads.

Data Protection Features

Enterprise SSDs include advanced firmware features such as power loss protection, end-to-end data path protection, and secure erase. These features help protect data in the event of unexpected power failures or system crashes.

This makes the drive suitable for storing critical business data, databases, and system files.

Performance 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.

Dell Enterprise Systems

As a Dell-branded SSD, the 345-BEXI model is designed to integrate seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge servers and enterprise storage solutions. This category of drives is tested and certified for compatibility, ensuring reliable operation and simplified management.

This integration provides benefits such as firmware updates through Dell management tools and consistent support across the entire hardware stack.

Enterprise SSD

Data security and integrity are critical in enterprise environments. The 345-BEXI Dell 960GB SAS SSD includes features such as secure erase and data path protection to help safeguard sensitive information.

These features help prevent data loss, corruption, and unauthorized access, making the drive suitable for industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.