345-BHSP Dell 3.84TB SAS-12GBPS SFF Hot Plug TLC Mixed-Use Poweredge Server SED SSD

Product Overview of Dell 345-BHSP 3.84TB SAS SSD

The Dell 345-BHSP 3.84TB SAS-12Gbps Solid State Drive is a high-performance, mixed-use enterprise storage solution. Designed with TLC NAND flash and built for 14G, 15G, and 16G Dell PowerEdge servers, this SFF hot-plug SSD comes with a tray and is optimized for speed, reliability, and endurance.

General Information

• Brand: Dell
• Dell Part Number: 345-BHSP
• Type: Internal Solid State Drive

Technical Specifications

Drive Characteristics

• Storage Capacity: 3.84TB
• Memory Technology: V-NAND TLC
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps
• Endurance Class: Mixed-Use
• DWPD: 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)

Security Features

• Hardware Encryption: Supported
• Encryption Type: Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)

Performance Metrics

Sequential Performance

• Read Speed: Up to 4150 MB/s
• Write Speed: Up to 2450 MB/s

Random Performance

• Random Read: 595K IOPS
• Random Write: 115K IOPS

Expansion and Connectivity

• Interface Ports: 1 x SAS 12Gbps
• Supported Bays: 1 x Hot-Swap - 2.5-inch SFF

Compatibility

Supported Dell PowerEdge Servers

• PowerEdge C6420
• PowerEdge C6520
• PowerEdge C6525
• PowerEdge C6615
• PowerEdge C6620
• PowerEdge HS5610
• PowerEdge HS5620
• PowerEdge R350
• PowerEdge R360
• PowerEdge R440
• PowerEdge R450
• PowerEdge R550
• PowerEdge R640
• PowerEdge R650
• PowerEdge R650xs
• PowerEdge R6515
• PowerEdge R6525
• PowerEdge R660
• PowerEdge R660xs
• PowerEdge R6615
• PowerEdge R6625
• PowerEdge R740
• PowerEdge R740xd
• PowerEdge R750
• PowerEdge R750xa
• PowerEdge R750xs
• PowerEdge R7515
• PowerEdge R7525
• PowerEdge R760
• PowerEdge R760xa
• PowerEdge R760xs
• PowerEdge R7615
• PowerEdge R7625
• PowerEdge R840
• PowerEdge R860
• PowerEdge R940
• PowerEdge R940xa
• PowerEdge R960
• PowerEdge T550
• PowerEdge T560
• PowerEdge XE9680
• PowerEdge XR7620

Dell PowerVault Systems

• PowerVault MD2424

Key Advantages

• Enterprise-grade endurance with 3 DWPD for mixed workloads
• High transfer speeds for improved data processing
• Hot-plug capability for easy replacement
• Secure storage with hardware-based encryption
• Broad compatibility with multiple Dell server generations

Dell 345-BHSP 3.84TB SAS-12GBPS Mixed-Use SSD

The Dell 345-BHSP 3.84TB SAS-12Gbps Mixed-Use 3DWPD TLC SFF Hot Plug Certified Solid State Drive with tray is designed to deliver powerful performance, reliability, and enterprise-class storage features for Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, and 16G servers. Built with cutting-edge SAS 12Gbps technology, this SSD ensures high-speed data transfer, efficient I/O processing, and superior storage flexibility in mission-critical enterprise environments.

Enterprise-Grade Storage Performance

SAS-12Gbps High-Speed Interface

The Dell 345-BHSP SSD leverages a SAS-12Gbps interface, which offers double the bandwidth of traditional 6Gbps SAS drives. This provides faster access to data, optimized throughput, and reduced latency for applications that require consistent and stable performance. With its dual-port SAS interface, the drive supports redundancy and ensures maximum availability in enterprise servers.

3.84TB Mixed-Use Capacity

With a 3.84TB storage capacity, the Dell 345-BHSP SSD is ideal for mixed-use workloads. Mixed-use drives are engineered to handle a balance of read and write operations, making them perfect for environments where both transaction processing and data retrieval are critical. This makes the drive suitable for databases, virtualization, VDI, and enterprise-level application hosting.

Workload Versatility

The Mixed-Use 3DWPD rating signifies the drive’s ability to sustain high write cycles daily. This makes it well-suited for workloads that demand both high write endurance and reliable read speeds. From transactional applications to analytical processing, the drive ensures efficient performance.

Durability and Endurance

3DWPD Endurance Rating

The 3DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) endurance rating means the Dell 345-BHSP SSD can handle three complete drive writes every day for its warranty period. This level of endurance ensures reliability in environments that demand frequent updates and continuous data input/output cycles.

TLC NAND Technology

Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND technology provides the optimal balance between capacity, performance, and cost-efficiency. While TLC stores more bits per cell compared to SLC or MLC, Dell engineers optimize it for enterprise applications, ensuring consistent performance and durability under heavy workloads.

Form Factor and Hot Plug Design

SFF (Small Form Factor) Efficiency

The Dell 345-BHSP comes in a Small Form Factor (2.5-inch) design, which allows businesses to maximize storage density in rack-mounted servers. This compact form factor enables IT teams to install more drives in limited rack space, enhancing scalability while minimizing physical footprint.

Hot Plug Capability

Featuring a hot plug design, this SSD allows for drive replacement or upgrades without powering down the entire system. This ensures uninterrupted server operations, critical for enterprise environments that require 24/7 uptime and service continuity.

Compatibility with Dell PowerEdge Servers

Support for 14G, 15G, and 16G PowerEdge Models

The Dell 345-BHSP SSD is engineered to integrate seamlessly with Dell’s PowerEdge 14th, 15th, and 16th generation servers. This backward and forward compatibility ensures that businesses can upgrade their server storage without compatibility concerns, making IT management simpler and more flexible.

Certified Dell Solution

As a Dell-certified drive, the 345-BHSP undergoes rigorous testing and validation to ensure it meets the high standards of performance, security, and reliability. This certification reduces deployment risks and provides IT professionals with peace of mind knowing the drive works flawlessly within Dell infrastructure.

Use Cases and Applications

Virtualization and Cloud Environments

The 3.84TB capacity and SAS-12Gbps performance make this SSD ideal for virtualization platforms and cloud environments. It supports multiple virtual machines, containers, and cloud-native applications with consistent performance.

Database Hosting

For relational and NoSQL databases, the Dell 345-BHSP SSD provides high IOPS performance, low latency, and robust endurance. This ensures quick query responses, faster transaction processing, and reliable storage for mission-critical databases.

Enterprise Applications

Applications such as ERP, CRM, and business intelligence tools benefit from the stable read/write balance of this SSD. It supports heavy user loads and concurrent operations without performance degradation.

Big Data Analytics

In big data environments, the Dell 345-BHSP enables efficient ingestion, processing, and retrieval of large datasets. Its endurance rating ensures it can handle write-intensive data analytics operations continuously.

Reliability and Data Protection

Enterprise-Grade Reliability

Dell’s 345-BHSP SSD incorporates advanced error correction technologies and firmware optimization to protect against data corruption and drive failures. It is built to withstand enterprise workloads and ensure uninterrupted service.

Firmware and Security Updates

The Dell-certified firmware ensures the SSD remains up-to-date with the latest enhancements and security patches. This reduces vulnerabilities and ensures compliance with enterprise IT policies.

Performance Metrics and Efficiency

IOPS and Latency

The drive delivers high input/output operations per second (IOPS), making it suitable for applications with demanding random read/write workloads. With low latency, the Dell 345-BHSP ensures quick access to critical business data.

Energy Efficiency

Designed with energy efficiency in mind, the SSD consumes less power compared to spinning hard disk drives. This reduces overall server power consumption and contributes to lower data center operating costs.

Scalability and IT Flexibility

Future-Proof Investment

Supporting Dell’s latest PowerEdge generations, the 345-BHSP SSD ensures organizations can scale their storage as business needs evolve. The compatibility with multiple server generations makes it a cost-effective and future-ready investment.

Integration with RAID Configurations

The drive integrates seamlessly with Dell RAID controllers, enabling IT administrators to configure redundancy, performance optimization, and fault tolerance according to workload demands.

Hybrid Storage Solutions

Enterprises can deploy the Dell 345-BHSP alongside NVMe and HDD storage to build a hybrid solution that balances performance and capacity. This flexibility supports tiered storage strategies in data centers.