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345-BKLQ Dell 1.6TB NVMe E3.s 2.5Inch TLC PCIe Gen 5.0 X4 MU SSD

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Dell 345-BKLQ 1.6TB NVMe E3.s 2.5Inch TLC PCIe Gen 5.0 X4 Mixed Use Enterprise Solid State Drive With Tray. Excellent Refurbished with 1 year Replacement Warranty

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Dell 1.6TB NVMe E3.s Gen 5.0 X4 Solid State Drive

The Dell 345-BKLQ 1.6TB NVMe Enterprise Solid State Drive is engineered for high-performance data center and enterprise workloads. Featuring advanced PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 connectivity, TLC NAND technology, and an E3.s 2.5-inch form factor, this mixed-use SSD delivers exceptional speed, reliability, and endurance for modern server environments.

General Information

  • Manufacturer: Dell
  • Part Number: 345-BKLQ
  • Device Type: Enterprise Solid State Drive

Technical Specifications

  • Storage Capacity: 1.6TB
  • Form Factor: E3.s 2.5-Inch
  • Interface: PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 NVMe

Read and Write Speed

  • Sequential Read Speed: Up to 12,000 MB/s
  • Sequential Write Speed: Up to 3,500 MB/s
  • Random Read Performance: 1,600K IOPS
  • Random Write Performance: 300K IOPS

Reliability and Endurance

  • MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
  • Endurance Rating: 28,032 TBW
  • DWPD: 3 DWPD for 5 years
  • NAND Type: TLC Flash Memory

Server Compatibility

Rack Servers

  • Dell PowerEdge R660
  • Dell PowerEdge R660xs
  • Dell PowerEdge R6615
  • Dell PowerEdge R6625
  • Dell PowerEdge R670
  • Dell PowerEdge R6715
  • Dell PowerEdge R6725
  • Dell PowerEdge R760
  • Dell PowerEdge R760xa
  • Dell PowerEdge R760xd2
  • Dell PowerEdge R760xs
  • Dell PowerEdge R7615
  • Dell PowerEdge R7625
  • Dell PowerEdge R770
  • Dell PowerEdge R7715
  • Dell PowerEdge R7725
  • Dell PowerEdge R860
  • Dell PowerEdge R960
  • Dell PowerEdge XR7620

Modular and Tower Servers

  • Dell PowerEdge C6615
  • Dell PowerEdge MX760c
  • Dell PowerEdge T560

High-Performance Computing Platforms

  • Dell PowerEdge XE7745
  • Dell PowerEdge XE8640
  • Dell PowerEdge XE9640
  • Dell PowerEdge XE9680

Dell 345-BKLQ 1.6TB NVMe 2.5Inch TLC PCIe MU SSD Overview

The Dell 345-BKLQ 1.6TB NVMe E3.s 2.5Inch TLC PCIe Gen 5.0 X4 Mixed Use Enterprise Solid State Drive With Tray is engineered for enterprise-grade computing environments that demand exceptional storage speed, low latency, superior endurance, and scalable infrastructure support. Designed specifically for modern data centers, virtualization platforms, AI-driven workloads, cloud computing operations, enterprise database management, and mission-critical applications, this enterprise SSD combines cutting-edge PCIe Gen 5.0 performance with reliable TLC NAND architecture and Dell-certified compatibility.

Organizations seeking high-performance enterprise storage solutions increasingly require faster throughput, better power efficiency, and consistent reliability under sustained workloads. The Dell 345-BKLQ enterprise SSD fulfills these demands through advanced NVMe architecture and E3.s form factor engineering. It is built to support next-generation servers and storage infrastructures where rapid access to massive datasets is essential for maintaining operational continuity and business performance.

Accelerated Data Access Speeds

The Dell 345-BKLQ NVMe SSD delivers ultra-fast random read and write operations that are essential for enterprise databases, virtualization hosts, and large-scale analytics systems. By reducing latency and improving queue management through the NVMe protocol, the drive enables applications to access critical information with minimal delay.

Faster data retrieval directly impacts productivity in enterprise environments. Database administrators can execute queries more efficiently, cloud platforms can handle more simultaneous requests, and virtualization systems can support higher VM densities without performance degradation. The result is improved infrastructure utilization and better end-user experiences across enterprise applications.

Enhanced Throughput for Data Centers

Data centers handling large volumes of transactional and analytical data require storage systems capable of sustaining continuous high-speed operations. The Dell 345-BKLQ enterprise SSD is designed to support such workloads with reliable bandwidth consistency. PCIe Gen 5.0 connectivity allows the drive to accommodate increasing data transfer requirements while maintaining operational stability.

As organizations continue expanding cloud services, edge computing infrastructures, and hybrid IT environments, enterprise SSDs with advanced throughput capabilities become increasingly important. The Dell 345-BKLQ supports this transition by delivering scalable performance for next-generation storage deployments.

Advanced NVMe Architecture for Enterprise Workloads

NVMe technology has transformed enterprise storage by eliminating many of the limitations associated with legacy SATA and SAS interfaces. The Dell 345-BKLQ utilizes the NVMe protocol to maximize communication efficiency between the SSD and host system. This architecture reduces overhead, improves parallel processing capabilities, and enhances overall responsiveness.

Traditional storage protocols were originally developed for spinning hard drives and cannot fully exploit the speed capabilities of flash-based storage. NVMe was specifically engineered for solid-state technology, allowing enterprise SSDs like the Dell 345-BKLQ to operate at peak efficiency under demanding workloads.

Low-Latency Storage Operations

Low latency is essential in environments where rapid response times influence operational success. Financial institutions, healthcare systems, cloud hosting providers, and enterprise application servers all depend on fast storage access to maintain workflow efficiency. The Dell 345-BKLQ minimizes delays in data access operations, supporting real-time analytics and high-performance transactional workloads.

Reduced latency also improves user experiences within enterprise software ecosystems. Applications load faster, virtual machines respond more efficiently, and data-intensive processes complete with greater speed and consistency.

E3.s Form Factor Advantages

The E3.s form factor has emerged as a modern enterprise storage standard designed to support higher performance, improved thermal management, and increased scalability. The Dell 345-BKLQ utilizes the E3.s 2.5-inch form factor to meet the evolving needs of high-density data center deployments.

Unlike traditional storage form factors, E3.s technology is optimized for next-generation server architectures and advanced thermal efficiency requirements. This makes it an ideal solution for hyperscale environments and enterprise systems that require compact, high-performance storage devices.

High-Density Infrastructure Compatibility

Modern enterprise data centers prioritize density optimization to maximize computational capabilities within limited physical space. The compact E3.s design enables organizations to deploy more high-speed storage devices within server and storage chassis configurations.

The Dell 345-BKLQ supports scalable infrastructure strategies by allowing enterprises to increase storage capacity without compromising airflow, thermal stability, or operational efficiency.

Reliable Endurance for Mixed Use Workloads

Mixed use enterprise SSDs are engineered to support workloads involving both intensive read and write activities. The Dell 345-BKLQ is optimized for environments where applications continuously process transactional data, database updates, virtualization operations, and analytics workloads.

By balancing endurance capabilities with high-speed performance, the drive provides dependable operation across diverse enterprise scenarios. Organizations benefit from predictable reliability and sustained storage responsiveness during heavy operational cycles.

Intelligent Flash Management

Enterprise SSD reliability depends heavily on advanced flash management technologies. The Dell 345-BKLQ incorporates sophisticated firmware algorithms that optimize NAND usage, reduce unnecessary write amplification, and extend drive lifespan.

Wear leveling, bad block management, error correction, and overprovisioning mechanisms all contribute to maintaining data integrity and long-term operational consistency. These features are critical in enterprise environments where storage reliability directly affects business continuity.

Mixed Use Enterprise SSD Benefits

Mixed use SSDs occupy an important position within enterprise storage ecosystems because they offer versatile performance characteristics suitable for both read-intensive and write-intensive operations. The Dell 345-BKLQ is specifically designed to support balanced enterprise workloads that require strong performance across varying usage patterns.

Organizations operating databases, virtual desktop infrastructures, content delivery systems, cloud applications, and enterprise resource planning platforms often require storage devices capable of adapting to fluctuating read/write demands. The Dell 345-BKLQ addresses these requirements through enterprise-tuned performance optimization.

Ideal for Virtualization Environments

Virtualized infrastructures generate complex storage workloads due to multiple virtual machines sharing underlying storage resources. The Dell 345-BKLQ enterprise SSD supports virtualization environments by delivering low latency, high IOPS performance, and reliable throughput consistency.

Hypervisors, virtual desktop deployments, and private cloud platforms benefit from storage systems that can efficiently manage simultaneous data requests from numerous virtual workloads. This improves overall infrastructure responsiveness and user productivity.

Support for Cloud Computing Platforms

Cloud computing environments depend heavily on fast and reliable storage systems to support multi-tenant workloads and elastic resource allocation. The Dell 345-BKLQ enterprise SSD enhances cloud platform responsiveness by reducing storage latency and increasing throughput efficiency.

Private cloud deployments, hybrid cloud architectures, and hosted enterprise applications all benefit from the advanced performance characteristics of PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe storage.

Error Correction Technologies

Advanced error correction capabilities help maintain data accuracy and operational stability. The Dell 345-BKLQ utilizes enterprise-grade error correction mechanisms that identify and resolve data inconsistencies before they impact application performance.

These technologies contribute to long-term storage reliability and are essential for enterprise environments where data integrity is a fundamental operational requirement.

Benefits of 1.6TB Enterprise SSD Capacity

The 1.6TB storage capacity of the Dell 345-BKLQ provides an effective balance between performance scalability and storage density for enterprise workloads. This capacity range is well-suited for virtualization clusters, enterprise databases, cloud applications, and high-performance caching environments.

Enterprise organizations often require storage solutions that can support growing datasets without introducing excessive infrastructure complexity. The 1.6TB configuration enables efficient workload distribution while maintaining high-speed NVMe performance characteristics.

Balanced Capacity for Enterprise Applications

Enterprise workloads vary significantly in storage requirements. Some applications prioritize rapid transaction processing, while others require larger storage pools for analytical datasets and virtualization environments. The Dell 345-BKLQ provides sufficient capacity for many enterprise deployment scenarios while preserving optimal performance efficiency.

Organizations can deploy multiple drives within scalable storage architectures to create high-performance arrays optimized for redundancy, availability, and workload segmentation.

Future-Ready Enterprise Storage Architecture

Enterprise IT environments continue evolving rapidly as organizations adopt AI technologies, edge computing, cloud-native applications, and high-density virtualization infrastructures. Storage systems must be capable of supporting these evolving requirements while maintaining long-term scalability.

The Dell 345-BKLQ 1.6TB NVMe E3.s 2.5Inch TLC PCIe Gen 5.0 X4 Mixed Use Enterprise Solid State Drive With Tray is designed with future-ready enterprise architecture in mind. PCIe Gen 5.0 support ensures compatibility with next-generation server platforms and emerging enterprise computing standards.

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Manufacturer Warranty:
None
Product/Item Condition:
Excellent Refurbished
ServerOrbit Replacement Warranty:
1 Year Warranty