5WPFT Dell 15.36TB SAS-12GBPS 2.5 Inch Read Intensive Hot Plug SSD

Dell 15.36TB SAS-12GBPS 2.5-Inch SSD

The Dell 5WPFT solid-state drive offers exceptional storage capacity and high-speed performance, designed for enterprise-level servers and demanding workloads.

General Information

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: Dell
• Part Number: 5WPFT
• Device Category: Solid State Drive (SSD)

Technical Specifications

Storage Capacity & Memory

• Total Capacity: 15.36TB
• NAND Flash Type: V-NAND TLC

Physical Form Factor

• Size: 2.5 Inch
• Sector Size: 512

Interface & Features

• Interface Standard: SAS 12Gb/s
• Endurance: Read-Intensive

Performance Metrics

Drive Endurance

• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1

Sequential Speed

• Read Throughput: 2100 MB/s
• Write Throughput: 1800 MB/s

Random Input/Output Operations

• Random Read: 400K IOPS
• Random Write: 65K IOPS

Server Compatibility

Supported Dell PowerEdge Models

Rack Servers

• PowerEdge R640
• PowerEdge R740
• PowerEdge R740xd
• PowerEdge R7415
• PowerEdge R7425
• PowerEdge R840
• PowerEdge R940
• PowerEdge R940xa

Cloud & Modular Servers

• PowerEdge C6420

Storage Solutions

• PowerVault NX3240

5WPFT SAS-12GBPS 2.5-Inch Solid State Drives Overview

The Dell 5WPFT 15.36TB SAS-12Gbps 2.5 Inch Read Intensive Hot Plug SSD belongs to an advanced enterprise storage category focused on delivering exceptional capacity, reliability, and sustained performance for data-driven environments. This category encompasses high-capacity solid state drives designed specifically for enterprise servers, storage arrays, and mission-critical platforms where predictable performance and continuous availability are essential. Products within this category are engineered to support demanding operational requirements, including large-scale virtualization, cloud computing, data analytics, and enterprise content delivery systems.

This category emphasizes the convergence of high storage density and enterprise-grade interface standards. By combining the Serial Attached SCSI 12Gbps interface with large-capacity NAND flash storage, drives such as the Dell 5WPFT SSD address the growing need for efficient data access and storage consolidation. Organizations leveraging this category benefit from reduced physical footprint, simplified infrastructure management, and the ability to scale storage resources without sacrificing stability or compatibility.

SAS-12Gbps as a Core Enterprise Standard

The SAS-12Gbps interface is a defining attribute of this category, offering a robust, high-bandwidth communication channel optimized for enterprise workloads. Unlike consumer-focused storage interfaces, SAS is designed to handle continuous operation, heavy I/O demands, and complex multi-drive configurations. The Dell 5WPFT SSD utilizes the full capabilities of the SAS-12Gbps interface to deliver reliable data transfer rates and consistent throughput, even under sustained read-intensive workloads.

Within this category, the SAS interface ensures interoperability with a wide range of enterprise servers and storage controllers. This compatibility is critical for organizations that rely on standardized infrastructure and long-term hardware lifecycles. The 12Gbps bandwidth supports faster access to large datasets, reducing latency and improving overall system responsiveness in applications that require rapid data retrieval.

Dual-Port Connectivity for High Availability

Dual-port connectivity is a hallmark of the enterprise SAS SSD category, enabling two independent data paths between the drive and the host system. This feature enhances fault tolerance and supports high-availability architectures. The Dell 5WPFT 15.36TB SSD aligns with this design approach, making it suitable for clustered environments, shared storage arrays, and systems that require uninterrupted data access.

By supporting redundant data paths, this category minimizes the risk of single points of failure and allows for seamless failover in the event of a path disruption. This capability is particularly valuable in enterprise environments where uptime is critical and maintenance operations must be performed without impacting active workloads.

High-Capacity 15.36TB Storage Density

Capacity density is a central focus of this category, with the 15.36TB capacity of the Dell 5WPFT SSD representing a significant advancement in 2.5-inch enterprise storage. High-capacity SSDs enable organizations to store more data within fewer physical drives, reducing rack space requirements and simplifying storage architecture. This category addresses the growing demand for large-scale data storage driven by analytics, media repositories, and cloud services.

The ability to deploy multi-terabyte SSDs in a compact form factor supports efficient data center design and improves operational efficiency. By consolidating data onto fewer drives, organizations can reduce power consumption, cooling requirements, and overall infrastructure complexity while maintaining high performance and reliability.

2.5 Inch Form Factor Standardization

The standardized 2.5-inch form factor is a key characteristic of this category, ensuring broad compatibility with enterprise servers and storage enclosures. The Dell 5WPFT SSD is designed to fit seamlessly into existing hot-swap bays, enabling straightforward upgrades and expansions. This form factor consistency allows IT teams to deploy high-capacity SSDs without modifying chassis designs or backplane configurations.

Standardization within this category also supports mixed-drive environments, where SSDs and HDDs coexist to create tiered storage architectures. High-capacity read-intensive SSDs can be allocated to performance-critical workloads, while traditional drives handle archival or less frequently accessed data.

Read Intensive SSD Subcategory Optimization

The read intensive classification defines a specialized subcategory within enterprise SSD offerings. This subcategory focuses on workloads dominated by data reads rather than frequent write operations. The Dell 5WPFT 15.36TB SSD is optimized for such scenarios, delivering high read throughput, low latency, and efficient endurance utilization. This makes the category particularly well-suited for applications such as content delivery networks, web hosting platforms, search engines, and business intelligence systems.

Read intensive SSDs are engineered to balance performance and durability, ensuring long operational life while maintaining cost efficiency. This category emphasizes predictable performance characteristics, enabling enterprises to deploy storage solutions that align precisely with workload requirements.

Endurance Profiling for Enterprise Predictability

Endurance profiling is a critical aspect of this category, allowing organizations to select SSDs that match their specific usage patterns. The Dell 5WPFT SSD benefits from firmware and controller optimizations that manage wear leveling and error correction efficiently, ensuring stable performance throughout the drive’s lifecycle. This approach reduces unnecessary write amplification and extends the usable life of the drive in read-heavy environments.

Predictable endurance characteristics support effective capacity planning and maintenance scheduling. Enterprises can confidently deploy read intensive SSDs knowing that performance and reliability will remain consistent over time.

Hot Plug Functionality and Continuous Operation

Hot plug capability is a fundamental requirement within the enterprise storage category, enabling drives to be installed or removed without shutting down the system. The Dell 5WPFT SSD supports hot plug operations, allowing IT teams to perform maintenance, replacements, or capacity upgrades while systems remain online. This feature is essential for environments that demand continuous service availability.

Hot plug support enhances operational flexibility and reduces downtime, contributing to higher overall system uptime. This category prioritizes ease of maintenance and rapid scalability, enabling organizations to adapt storage resources dynamically as business needs evolve.

Operational Efficiency Through Live Maintenance

Live maintenance capabilities within this category allow organizations to minimize service interruptions and streamline storage management. The Dell 5WPFT SSD integrates seamlessly with enterprise server architectures that support hot swap bays, enabling quick and efficient drive replacement. This capability reduces the risk associated with maintenance operations and supports proactive hardware management strategies.

Operational efficiency is further enhanced by the ability to scale storage capacity incrementally, adding drives as needed without disrupting ongoing workloads.

Consistency and Low Latency Design

Consistent performance is a defining attribute of the enterprise SAS SSD category. The Dell 5WPFT 15.36TB SSD is designed to deliver predictable read performance with minimal latency variation, even under sustained workloads. This consistency is critical for enterprise applications that rely on fast and reliable data access to maintain service quality and user experience.

Within this category, performance optimization focuses on controller design, firmware tuning, and efficient use of the SAS interface. These elements work together to ensure stable throughput and responsive data access across a wide range of operating conditions.

High Queue Depth Handling

Enterprise environments often involve multiple concurrent read requests, requiring SSDs to handle high queue depths effectively. The Dell 5WPFT SSD is engineered to manage parallel I/O operations efficiently, supporting multi-threaded applications and virtualized workloads. This capability ensures that performance remains stable even during peak usage periods.

Effective queue depth handling reduces contention and improves overall system throughput, making this category suitable for shared storage environments and high-density server deployments.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Optimization

Energy efficiency is an increasingly important factor within the enterprise storage category. The Dell 5WPFT 15.36TB SSD is designed to deliver high performance per watt, reducing power consumption compared to traditional hard drives. Efficient power usage contributes to lower operational costs and supports sustainable data center initiatives.

Thermal optimization is also a key consideration, with SSDs engineered to operate reliably within the thermal constraints of dense server environments. The compact 2.5-inch form factor and efficient heat dissipation characteristics help maintain stable operating temperatures and prolong component lifespan.