6T2NP Dell 3.84TB SAS 12GBPS Mixed Use SSD.

Main Information about Dell 6T2NP 3.84TB SAS SSD

Product Identification

• Brand: Dell
• Part Number / SKU: 6T2NP
• Dell Reference Number: 400-BFQT
• Drive Type: Solid State Drive
• Sub-Type: 3.84TB SAS 12Gbps

Key Features and Specifications

Performance Highlights

• Drive Category: Hot-swap Solid State Drive
• Storage Size: 3.84TB capacity
• Interface: SAS 12Gbps
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Formatting: Advanced Format 512e technology
• Usage Type: Mixed Use optimized
• NAND Flash Memory: 3D TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
• Endurance: 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)

Connectivity & Expansion

• Available Interface: 1 x SAS 12Gbps
• Supported Drive Bays: 1 x 2.5-inch hot-plug slot

Dell PowerEdge Server Compatibility

Supported Rack Servers

• PowerEdge R340
• PowerEdge R440
• PowerEdge R540
• PowerEdge R640
• PowerEdge R6415
• PowerEdge R740
• PowerEdge R740xd
• PowerEdge R7415
• PowerEdge R7425
• PowerEdge R840
• PowerEdge R940
• PowerEdge R940xa

Supported Cloud & Modular Platforms

• PowerEdge C6420

Dell 6T2NP 3.84TB SAS 12Gbps Mixed Use SSD

The Dell 6T2NP 3.84TB SAS 12Gbps Mixed Use 3 DWPD 3D TLC 2.5 Inch SFF Hot-plug Dell Certified Solid State Drive with Tray for 14g Poweredge Server delivers an enterprise-focused balance of capacity, performance, and endurance. Engineered as part of Dell’s certified storage ecosystem, this drive is built to meet the needs of mixed-workload data centers where consistent throughput, low latency, predictable QoS, and high availability are non-negotiable. Designed for 2.5" SFF slots and supporting the SAS 12Gbps interface, the 6T2NP is optimized for 14th-generation PowerEdge servers and certified for compatibility, firmware coordination, and lifecycle management within Dell enterprise platforms.

Technical profile and key specifications

The 6T2NP is a 2.5-inch small form factor solid state drive delivering 3.84TB of usable capacity using 3D TLC NAND (triple-level cell). The drive supports the SAS 12Gbps interface for enterprise connectivity and offers mixed-use endurance rated at 3 drive-writes per day (DWPD), suitable for a broad set of database, virtualization, and transactional workloads. Hot-pluggable and delivered with a Dell tray for direct insertion into compatible PowerEdge chassis, the drive is ready for rapid replacement or scaling in live production environments. Typical enterprise attributes include power-loss protection mechanisms, advanced error-correction, and enterprise-class SMART reporting for proactive health monitoring.

Interface and form factor

SAS 12Gbps (also referred to as 12Gb/s SAS) provides the high-bandwidth, full-duplex link required for multi-drive arrays, RAID configurations, and storage backplanes common to PowerEdge servers. The 2.5-inch SFF form factor conserves drive bay space while enabling higher density configurations per chassis compared with 3.5-inch alternatives. The drive’s hot-plug capability allows field replacements without system downtime when supported by server hardware and software, improving availability and simplifying maintenance windows.

Performance and workload suitability

With a mixed-use endurance rating of 3 DWPD, the 6T2NP is targeted at workloads that require both strong read and write performance but do not continuously push write endurance to the levels seen in high-write, write-intensive drives. Typical target workloads include virtual machine storage for medium-to-large virtualization deployments, database indexes and transaction logs, email servers, general-purpose enterprise applications, and caching layers that benefit from the low-latency access profile of NAND-based storage. The SAS 12Gbps interface and enterprise firmware are tuned to provide consistent I/O response under mixed and burst loads, reducing tail latency and ensuring steadier application performance.

Reliability, resilience, and data integrity

Enterprise deployments demand more than raw capacity and throughput: they require predictability, data protection, and long-term reliability. The Dell 6T2NP includes enterprise-level features such as end-to-end data path protection, advanced ECC (error correcting code), and power-loss data protection to minimize risk of data corruption in the event of an unexpected power interruption. In addition, the drive participates in Dell’s certification program so firmware compatibility and server integration are validated to reduce the risk of interoperability issues. SMART telemetry and drive health reporting allow administrators to integrate these drives with existing monitoring frameworks to detect degradation early and plan replacements before failures cause customer-visible incidents.

Endurance and lifecycle planning

Rated for 3 DWPD, the 3.84TB capacity yields a practical endurance envelope that is well-suited for mixed workloads over a multi-year lifecycle. When planning capacity and refresh cycles, IT teams can use DWPD, TBW (terabytes written), and typical workload profiles to estimate drive lifetime under expected application behavior. The 6T2NP’s endurance rating helps organizations balance capital expense with operational needs: it supports heavier write activity than read-optimized drives while avoiding the premium cost of write-intensive parts. For many organizations, the 3 DWPD class strikes the ideal balance of cost, endurance, and performance for everyday enterprise use.

Compatibility with Dell 14G PowerEdge servers

One of the primary advantages of using a Dell Certified drive such as the 6T2NP is the compatibility and validation with specific server families. For 14th generation PowerEdge servers, this drive has been verified to operate within the firmware, backplane, and management stack expectations of the platform. Compatibility testing reduces deployment risk — drives will report correctly to OpenManage, comply with server-level thermal and power profiles, and support Dell-developed firmware update processes. This simplified lifecycle reduces the burden on system administrators and supports smoother firmware updates, configuration management, and warranty servicing when needed.

Firmware, management, and enterprise tooling

The drive’s firmware is designed for enterprise longevity and stability; Dell certification frequently includes firmware revisions that align the drive’s behavior with PowerEdge RAID controllers and server management tools. Integration with Dell OpenManage and iDRAC allows administrators to see drive health, capacity, and predictive failure analytics from a single pane of glass. This integration also simplifies remediation workflows: automatic alerts, guided replacement steps, and support case generation can all be tied to the drive’s telemetry to speed mean time to repair (MTTR).

Real-world use cases and deployment patterns

Because the 6T2NP is a mixed-use SSD with a moderate endurance rating, it is especially well suited to a variety of real-world enterprise scenarios. In virtualization clusters, the drive can host virtual disk images (VDIs) for a broad mix of user profiles — from knowledge-worker to developer environments — providing lower boot times and faster application startup compared to HDD-based storage. For database systems, the drive is a strong candidate for index storage, transaction log partitions, or mixed read/write workloads where consistent latency is more valuable than maximum raw write endurance. In distributed storage or hyperconverged infrastructure, the drive can be used as local SSD caching or tiering media to accelerate hot data and reduce load on spinning media tiers.

High-availability and clustered storage

When deployed within clustered or replicated storage solutions, the 6T2NP contributes to lower overall cluster latency and improved read/write responsiveness. Because it supports enterprise-grade features, it can be used behind RAID controllers or within software-defined storage stacks that expect robust error handling and SMART reporting. Its hot-plug capability also enables rapid drive swap-out during maintenance windows, keeping cluster rebalancing times shorter and minimizing disruption to services.

Thermal characteristics and power considerations

Enterprise SSDs must operate reliably within the thermal envelopes of dense server chassis. The 6T2NP has been designed and tested for typical PowerEdge thermal profiles; administrators should still follow best practices for airflow and rack density. Compared to spinning disks, SSDs generally consume less idle power and transiently draw power under heavy activity. The actual power draw depends on capacity, workload, and firmware behavior; system architects should consult server power budgeting tools and Dell power calculators when planning dense deployments to ensure adequate UPS and cooling capacity.

Physical installation and hot-plug handling

The drive ships with a Dell tray for easy insertion into 2.5" bays on compatible chassis. Hot-plug insertion and removal must follow the server’s recommended procedures to avoid data loss: use operating-system level drive offline commands, observe RAID controller or software-defined storage alerts, and follow Dell’s servicing recommendations. When replacing drives in an array, administrators should follow rebuilding and reseeding best practices to avoid unnecessary reseed-induced wear on new drives. Because the 6T2NP is certified, replacement workflows are generally straightforward and supported by Dell’s documentation and support channels.