345-BLNT Dell 61.44TB PCIe Gen4 4.0 X4 Nvme U.2 2.5 Inch SSD

High-Capacity NVMe SSD Tailored for DELL PowerEdge Servers

Experience unmatched storage potential with the DELL 61.44TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 solid-state drive. This enterprise-grade solution ensures optimal performance and reliability for next-gen data centers and mission-critical infrastructure.

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: Dell
• Part Number: 345-BLNT
• Product: Internal Solid State Drives (SSD)

Compatible Systems and Server Generations

• Engineered for seamless integration with DELL PowerEdge 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G platforms
• Ideal for storage expansion in high-density server environments
• Perfect fit for systems demanding ultra-fast NVMe storage

Advanced Storage Capabilities

This SSD delivers extensive storage room and industry-leading performance metrics, making it suitable for demanding enterprise workloads.

• Massive Capacity: 61.44 terabytes of storage space
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 offering extreme data transfer speeds
• Drive Form: 2.5-inch SFF (15mm height) U.2 drive with hot-swap tray

Innovative NAND Architecture

• Equipped with 192-layer QLC 3D NAND technology for superior density
• Optimized for cost-efficient scalability in large storage arrays
• Designed to balance endurance and storage economy for archival and read-intensive tasks

Technical Specifications Overview

• Shock Resistance: Withstands up to 1000G impact
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): Estimated at 2,000,000 hours
• Part Number: 345-BLNT
• Brand Manufacturer: DELL Technologies

Blazing Performance for Data-Intensive Applications

Speed and consistency are paramount. This drive brings enterprise-grade performance where it matters most:

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 7200 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 2000 MB/s
• Random Read (4K, QD256): Achieves up to 400,000 IOPS across full capacity
• Random Write (16K, QD256): Supports up to 30,000 IOPS on 100% span

Key Advantages for Business-Critical Deployments

• Designed for durability in enterprise server use cases
• Minimized latency with PCIe Gen 4.0 protocol for rapid data access
• Excellent reliability backed by Dell’s stringent quality standards
• Hot-plug compatible tray ensures effortless maintenance and upgrades

Dell Enterprise-Class NVMe SSD

• Future-proof storage architecture aligned with modern data workloads
• Supports high-throughput applications like virtualization, big data analytics, and VDI
• Accelerates performance for both read-heavy and cold storage operations
• Energy-efficient design for reduced TCO in hyperscale data environments

345-BLNT Dell 61.44TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SSD Overview

The 345-BLNT Dell 61.44TB PCIe Gen4 4.0 X4 NVMe U.2 2.5 Inch Enterprise-Class QLC 3D NAND SSD with tray is engineered to deliver massive storage capacity, enhanced performance, and data center-grade reliability. This solid-state drive is designed specifically for compatibility with Dell's 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G PowerEdge server generations, enabling seamless upgrades and enterprise scalability.

Key Features and Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 61.44TB
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe
• Form Factor: U.2 2.5-inch with tray
• NAND Type: Enterprise-class QLC 3D NAND
• Sequential Read: Up to 7,000 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 4,200 MB/s
• Power Loss Protection: Yes
• MTBF: Over 2 million hours
• Compatibility: Dell PowerEdge Servers 14G, 15G, 16G, 17G

Advanced PCIe Gen4 NVMe Interface for Unmatched Throughput

With PCIe Gen4 x4 architecture, the Dell 345-BLNT SSD ensures ultra-fast data access and transfer rates. Delivering up to twice the bandwidth of Gen3 NVMe drives, this solid-state storage solution is built for mission-critical enterprise applications that demand real-time data analytics, low-latency computing, and high IOPS performance.

The NVMe protocol drastically reduces overhead by eliminating legacy SATA and SAS bottlenecks, enabling the 345-BLNT drive to support high-volume transaction environments, virtualization, and intensive workloads such as AI/ML, data warehousing, and high-speed caching.

Enterprise-Class QLC 3D NAND Flash Technology

Featuring high-density QLC (Quad-Level Cell) 3D NAND flash memory, this 61.44TB drive provides a cost-effective storage solution without compromising reliability. Each QLC cell can store four bits of data, allowing increased capacity in a compact 2.5-inch U.2 form factor.

While traditionally suited for read-heavy environments, Dell’s enterprise-class QLC implementation in the 345-BLNT incorporates firmware optimizations and wear-leveling algorithms, improving endurance and data integrity. This makes it ideal for warm storage, content delivery networks (CDNs), video-on-demand services, and data lakes.

3D NAND Benefits in Enterprise Settings

• Greater density and storage capacity
• Lower cost-per-gigabyte for large-scale deployment
• Improved thermal and power efficiency
• Longer lifespan through enhanced write algorithms

Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Servers (14G–17G)

The 345-BLNT NVMe SSD comes with a pre-installed tray, allowing seamless integration with Dell’s 14th, 15th, 16th, and 17th generation PowerEdge servers. These include popular rack, tower, and modular server models like the R740, R750, R760, T640, MX740c, and more.

Plug-and-Play Compatibility

Dell's native support for NVMe U.2 SSDs ensures the 345-BLNT drive can be hot-plugged and configured through iDRAC or Dell OpenManage Enterprise for remote provisioning and monitoring. The drive is also validated for Dell BIOS and lifecycle controller compatibility.

Compatible Dell Server Models

• PowerEdge R740, R740xd, R750, R760
• PowerEdge T640, T660
• PowerEdge MX740c, MX840c
• PowerEdge C6525, C6620
• PowerEdge R6525, R7525, R6625

Use Cases and Workload Suitability

Thanks to its immense capacity and high-throughput PCIe Gen4 interface, the Dell 345-BLNT 61.44TB SSD is suited for a wide range of enterprise storage use cases, especially those involving read-intensive or mixed I/O workloads.

Ideal Workloads

• Cold and warm tiered storage
• Big data analytics and warehousing
• AI inference and machine learning pipelines
• Backup and archiving solutions
• Media asset management and streaming
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
• Edge computing nodes and distributed storage

Reliability, Durability, and Enterprise Resilience

Enterprise environments demand drives with high endurance and minimal failure rates. The 345-BLNT SSD offers power loss protection (PLP), end-to-end data path protection, and advanced error correction. These features ensure that mission-critical data remains intact even in the event of sudden power failures or system crashes.

Power Loss Protection

The drive incorporates onboard capacitors to temporarily hold data in transit, enabling complete writes to non-volatile memory before shutdown. This reduces the risk of corruption and downtime.

Extended Drive Life and MTBF

The Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) exceeds 2 million hours, supported by enterprise-level SMART diagnostics and wear monitoring. Advanced thermal throttling mechanisms maintain optimal operating temperatures, increasing lifespan in high-density server environments.

Energy Efficiency and Data Center Optimization

With a power envelope that is optimized for large-capacity workloads, the Dell 345-BLNT NVMe SSD reduces power draw per terabyte, delivering superior IOPS-per-watt ratios. This contributes to lower total cost of ownership (TCO) in scale-out infrastructures such as hyperscale data centers, hyper-converged platforms, and colocation facilities.

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Idle Power Consumption: Approx. 5W
• Active Power Consumption: Approx. 14–18W
• Vibration and Shock Resistance: Enterprise rated

Security Features and Firmware Support

The 345-BLNT drive supports secure firmware updates, hardware-based AES 256-bit encryption, and Dell’s Secure Erase capabilities. These features are essential for meeting compliance requirements in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, and government sectors.

Data Security and Encryption

Built-in self-encrypting drive (SED) functionality provides real-time data protection without impacting performance. End-to-end encryption ensures data confidentiality and integrity across storage layers.

Tray-Included for Simplified Deployment

Each 345-BLNT unit includes a Dell-compatible tray, simplifying installation and reducing the risk of improper fitment in dense server enclosures. The pre-mounted tray aligns perfectly with Dell PowerEdge drive bays and ensures optimal airflow and cooling.

Hot-Swap and Maintenance-Friendly

The hot-swappable nature of the drive tray enables quick replacement and scaling without system downtime. This is particularly valuable in clustered storage setups and mission-critical environments requiring non-disruptive upgrades.

The 345-BLNT Dell 61.44TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD

The Dell 345-BLNT 61.44TB NVMe SSD offers a unique blend of ultra-high capacity, enterprise endurance, and blazing-fast Gen4 NVMe performance. With robust Dell compatibility, power loss protection, and advanced NAND architecture, it stands out as an optimal storage solution for modern data centers and hybrid IT environments.