R64H4 Dell 1.6TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe Mixed Use TLC E3.S SSD

Dell R64H4 1.6TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe Mixed Use TLC SSD

The Dell R64H4 1.6TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe Mixed Use TLC E3.S Solid State Drive is engineered for enterprise-class environments that demand exceptional throughput, reliable endurance, and ultra-fast storage responsiveness. Built with advanced TLC NAND technology and optimized for mixed-use workloads, this high-performance SSD delivers impressive read and write capabilities for data-intensive applications, virtualization, cloud infrastructure, analytics, and modern data center operations. Its compact E3.S form factor and PCIe Gen5 x4 interface provide next-generation bandwidth efficiency while reducing latency for mission-critical server deployments.

General Information

• Brand: Dell
• Model Number: R64H4
• Product Type: Solid State Drive 

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 1.6TB
• Form Factor: E3.S
• Interface: PCIe Gen5.0 x4 E3.S 1T
• NAND Type: TLC Mixed Use
• Random Read Performance: 1,600K IOPS
• Random Write Performance: 300K IOPS
• Sequential Read Speed: 12,000 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: 3,500 MB/s
• MTBF: 2,500,000 Hours
• Endurance: 28,032TB TBW
• DWPD: 3 Drive Writes Per Day (5 Years)

Enterprise-Grade PCIe Gen5 Storage

• 1.6TB enterprise storage capacity for high-volume data handling
• PCIe Gen5.0 x4 interface for ultra-fast data transmission
• E3.S form factor optimized for modern server architecture
• Mixed-use TLC NAND technology for balanced endurance and speed
• Up to 1,600K random read IOPS for rapid data access
• Up to 300K random write IOPS for efficient transactional workloads
• Sequential read speeds reaching 12,000 MB/s
• Sequential write speeds up to 3,500 MB/s

E3.S Form Factor Design

• Compact E3.S enterprise SSD architecture
• Supports high-density storage configurations
• Improves airflow and thermal efficiency inside server chassis
• Ideal for scalable storage environments and hyperscale systems
• Enhanced NVMe responsiveness for low-latency operations

Compatible Dell PowerEdge Servers

• Dell PowerEdge C6615
• Dell PowerEdge MX760C
• 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 T560
• Dell PowerEdge XE7745
• Dell PowerEdge XE8640
• Dell PowerEdge XE9640
• Dell PowerEdge XE9680
• Dell PowerEdge XR7620

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise virtualization platforms
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning environments
• Cloud computing infrastructure
• Large-scale database management systems
• Software-defined storage solutions
• Data analytics and high-speed caching
• Mission-critical enterprise applications
• High-performance computing clusters

Dell R64H4 1.6TB PCIe Gen5 Solid State Drive

The Dell R64H4 1.6TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe Mixed Use TLC E3.S Solid State Drive is engineered to support enterprise-class computing environments that demand exceptional throughput, dependable endurance, and efficient storage scalability. Built with advanced TLC NAND architecture and optimized for mixed workload operations, this enterprise SSD delivers outstanding responsiveness for virtualization clusters, cloud deployments, database environments, transactional applications, and high-density server infrastructure.

Designed for modern data center requirements, the Dell R64H4 combines PCIe Gen5 technology with NVMe protocol efficiency to minimize latency and maximize data transfer performance. The E3.S form factor offers an ideal balance between thermal efficiency, density optimization, and flexible server integration, enabling organizations to deploy powerful storage solutions without sacrificing rack space or operational stability.

Enterprise PCIe Gen5 NVMe Storage 

PCIe Gen5 technology significantly improves bandwidth capabilities compared to previous-generation enterprise SSD platforms. The Dell R64H4 utilizes this next-generation interface to accelerate application response times, support high-speed transactional workloads, and improve overall system productivity in demanding enterprise computing environments.

Organizations operating data-intensive platforms require storage systems capable of handling large-scale simultaneous operations. The NVMe architecture of the Dell R64H4 reduces communication overhead while enhancing parallel processing capabilities. This enables servers and storage arrays to achieve improved queue management, lower latency, and faster access to mission-critical datasets.

Advanced Mixed Use Workload Optimization

The Dell R64H4 SSD is specifically developed for mixed use environments where balanced read and write operations occur continuously throughout enterprise workflows. Unlike read-intensive drives that prioritize retrieval performance or write-intensive drives designed for extreme write endurance, mixed use SSDs provide versatile operational capabilities suitable for a wide range of enterprise applications.

Mixed workload environments are common in modern data centers where virtualization platforms, cloud services, database management systems, and analytics applications operate simultaneously. The Dell R64H4 ensures that these workloads maintain stable performance without bottlenecks or excessive latency fluctuations.

Enterprise IT administrators benefit from the flexibility offered by mixed use SSDs because a single storage category can support multiple application types. This simplifies infrastructure planning while improving deployment efficiency across complex server environments.

E3.S Form Factor Advantages 

The E3.S form factor represents a major advancement in enterprise storage engineering. Designed to support higher performance levels while improving thermal management and storage density, E3.S SSDs are becoming increasingly important in next-generation data center infrastructure.

The Dell R64H4 E3.S SSD enables improved airflow management compared to older storage formats. Efficient cooling characteristics help maintain consistent operating temperatures, reducing the likelihood of thermal throttling during intensive processing periods. Stable thermal conditions contribute directly to sustained storage performance and longer operational reliability.

The compact physical design also enables higher storage density within enterprise servers. Organizations can increase overall storage capacity without dramatically expanding rack footprint or power consumption requirements.

As enterprise environments continue transitioning toward AI-enabled computing, large-scale virtualization, and distributed cloud infrastructure, E3.S storage devices provide the thermal and operational efficiency required for next-generation workloads.

TLC NAND Technology for Enterprise Reliability

The Dell R64H4 utilizes Triple-Level Cell NAND technology to balance capacity, endurance, efficiency, and enterprise-grade reliability. TLC NAND has become a leading storage architecture for enterprise SSD deployments due to its ability to deliver high storage density while maintaining dependable performance consistency.

Enterprise TLC SSDs are engineered with advanced firmware management, wear-leveling algorithms, error correction technologies, and power management systems that improve operational durability across continuous workload cycles. The Dell R64H4 integrates these enterprise-grade technologies to ensure long-term reliability within critical computing environments.

Storage reliability is essential for enterprise applications where downtime can negatively impact productivity, customer experiences, and operational continuity. The Dell R64H4 supports stable data handling processes that help organizations maintain uninterrupted service availability.

Data Center Storage Scalability and Flexibility

Modern enterprises require storage infrastructure capable of adapting to evolving workload requirements. The Dell R64H4 1.6TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD supports scalable deployment strategies for organizations managing expanding datasets, growing application ecosystems, and increasing user demands.

By leveraging PCIe Gen5 technology and NVMe optimization, organizations can future-proof their infrastructure investments while maintaining compatibility with modern server ecosystems.

Enterprise workloads often depend on rapid data access to maintain application responsiveness and transactional efficiency. The Dell R64H4 supports high-speed data operations that improve performance across numerous enterprise computing scenarios.

Database-driven applications benefit from faster query execution and reduced transaction latency. Virtualized environments experience quicker virtual machine provisioning and improved storage responsiveness. Cloud infrastructure platforms achieve better workload distribution and reduced operational bottlenecks.

Optimized Virtualization Infrastructure Storage

Virtualization technologies place substantial demands on storage infrastructure because multiple virtual machines simultaneously share hardware resources. The Dell R64H4 mixed use SSD is optimized to handle these demanding conditions by providing balanced read and write performance with consistent latency management.

In virtualized environments, storage bottlenecks can negatively impact numerous workloads simultaneously. The Dell R64H4 minimizes these performance constraints by enabling faster data access, improved queue handling, and efficient parallel processing capabilities.

Cloud computing environments require enterprise SSDs capable of delivering predictable performance under dynamic workload conditions. The Dell R64H4 is designed to support cloud service providers and enterprise cloud platforms where operational consistency and rapid scalability are essential.

Cloud infrastructure workloads frequently involve fluctuating storage activity levels. NVMe technology enables faster communication between storage devices and processors, reducing delays while improving resource utilization across virtualized cloud systems.

The E3.S design additionally supports dense cloud server architectures by improving cooling efficiency and maximizing storage integration within compact data center configurations.

Server Compatibility and Enterprise 

The Dell R64H4 1.6TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe Mixed Use TLC E3.S Solid State Drive is designed for seamless integration into enterprise server ecosystems. Modern Dell server platforms and compatible enterprise hardware environments can leverage the drive’s advanced performance architecture to support high-demand workloads.

Enterprise IT administrators require storage devices that simplify deployment and management processes. The Dell R64H4 supports streamlined integration through standardized NVMe architecture and enterprise-focused firmware optimization.

Many organizations continue transitioning from legacy SATA and SAS storage systems toward advanced NVMe enterprise architectures. The Dell R64H4 provides a strong modernization pathway for businesses seeking improved infrastructure performance and scalability.