T1RHN Dell 960GB SAS 24GBPS Read Intensive TLC 1 DWPD 2.5 Inch SSD

Product Overview of the Dell T1RHN 960GB Enterprise SSD

The Dell T1RHN 960GB SAS Solid State Drive is a high-performance, enterprise-grade storage solution designed for data centers, servers, and mission-critical workloads. Built with read-intensive endurance and advanced security features, this SSD delivers consistent speed, reliability, and scalability for modern IT environments.

General Information

• Brand: Dell
• Dell Part Number: T1RHN
• Product Type: Enterprise Solid State Drive
• Product Category: Server & Data Center Storage

Technical Specifications

Storage Capacity and Memory Type

• Total Capacity: 960GB
• NAND Flash Type: Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
• Optimized Usage: Read-Intensive Applications

Form Factor and Interface

• Drive Size: 2.5-inch
• Interface: SAS 24Gb/s
• Drive Bay Support: Hot-swappable

Advanced Security Features

This Dell enterprise SSD includes self-encrypting drive technology with FIPS 140 compliance, ensuring strong data protection and secure storage for sensitive business information.

• SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)
• FIPS-140 Certified Encryption

Performance

Sequential Read and Write Speeds

• Sequential Read (128KiB): Up to 4,200 MB/s
• Sequential Write (128KiB): Up to 1,200 MB/s

Random Input/Output Performance

• Random Read (4KiB): Up to 600,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4KiB): Up to 55,000 IOPS

Server Compatibility

Dell PowerEdge Servers

• PowerEdge C6420, C6520, C6525
• PowerEdge C6600, C6615, C6620
• PowerEdge HS5610, HS5620
• PowerEdge R350, R450, R540, R550
• PowerEdge R640, R650, R650xs
• PowerEdge R6515, R6525
• PowerEdge R660, R660xs, R6615, R6625
• PowerEdge R740, R740xd
• PowerEdge R750, R750xa, R750xs
• PowerEdge R7515, R7525
• PowerEdge R760, R760xa, R760xs
• PowerEdge R7615, R7625
• PowerEdge R840, R860
• PowerEdge R940, R940xa, R960
• PowerEdge T550, T560
• PowerEdge XR7620
• PowerVault MD2424

The Enterprise-Class SAS Solid State Drive Category

Enterprise storage environments demand consistency, reliability, and predictable performance under sustained workloads. The category of enterprise-class Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) solid state drives is designed specifically to address these requirements. Unlike consumer or entry-level SSDs, enterprise SAS SSDs operate in mission-critical servers, storage arrays, and data center infrastructures where uptime, data integrity, and long-term endurance are essential.

This category focuses on read-intensive enterprise SSDs that use Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash technology while maintaining advanced controller logic, firmware optimization, and endurance ratings suitable for continuous operation. Products in this category are engineered to support high-speed data access, low latency, and robust error correction while integrating seamlessly into enterprise server ecosystems.

The Dell Enterprise SAS SSDs

Dell enterprise SSDs are developed to align with the strict validation and compatibility requirements of Dell PowerEdge servers and supported storage platforms. This category includes SAS SSDs that operate at up to 24Gbps, offering a significant performance advantage over legacy SATA solutions while ensuring backward compatibility with established SAS infrastructures.

Dell enterprise drives are built to meet stringent quality standards, including sustained performance consistency, thermal stability, and firmware-level safeguards. These drives are not generic storage devices; they are purpose-built components that integrate tightly with Dell hardware management tools, enabling advanced monitoring, predictive failure analysis, and streamlined maintenance workflows.

Role of 24Gbps SAS Interface in Modern Data Centers

The 24Gbps SAS interface represents a major evolution in enterprise storage connectivity. This category benefits from the increased bandwidth and improved signaling efficiency that 24Gbps SAS provides. Compared to earlier SAS generations, this interface supports higher throughput, reduced latency, and better scalability across multi-drive configurations.

For data centers managing large-scale virtualization, database workloads, or content delivery systems, the enhanced bandwidth allows storage subsystems to keep pace with modern multi-core processors and high-speed networking. Drives in this category are optimized to fully utilize SAS expanders and controllers, ensuring balanced performance across dense storage environments.

Read Intensive SSD

Read intensive SSDs are optimized for workloads where data is read frequently but written less often. This category typically includes applications such as web hosting, media streaming, content delivery networks, analytics reporting, virtualization boot drives, and read-heavy databases.

The defining metric for read intensive classification is Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD). With a rating of 1 DWPD, drives in this category are designed to handle full-capacity writes once per day over their warranted lifespan. This balance provides cost efficiency while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.

Advantages of Read Intensive Drives in Enterprise Environments

Read intensive enterprise SSDs offer a strong combination of performance and affordability compared to write-intensive models. They provide fast access times, high input/output operations per second (IOPS), and consistent throughput for applications that prioritize data retrieval speed.

By focusing endurance where it is needed, this category allows organizations to optimize storage costs without sacrificing reliability. IT architects can deploy read intensive SSDs in tiers where heavy write activity is not expected, reserving higher-endurance drives for transactional workloads.

TLC NAND Flash Technology in Enterprise SSDs

Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash stores three bits of data per cell, offering higher storage density compared to Single-Level Cell (SLC) and Multi-Level Cell (MLC) technologies. In enterprise SSDs, TLC is paired with advanced controllers, firmware algorithms, and over-provisioning strategies to deliver dependable performance and endurance.

This category demonstrates how enterprise-grade TLC differs significantly from consumer implementations. Enhanced error correction, wear leveling, and garbage collection techniques ensure data integrity and consistent performance even under continuous workloads.

Enterprise Controller

Controllers used in this category are specifically tuned for SAS environments. They manage queue depths efficiently, support dual-port access, and handle error recovery in ways that minimize disruption to host systems. These capabilities distinguish enterprise SSDs from consumer-grade alternatives.

Endurance 1 DWPD

A 1 DWPD endurance rating means the drive can sustain one full write of its total capacity per day throughout its warranty period. In practical terms, this provides a predictable and reliable lifecycle for enterprise planning and capacity management.

This category is engineered to meet endurance expectations without unnecessary over-engineering, making it suitable for cost-conscious deployments that still demand enterprise reliability.

2.5 Inch Form Factor and Enterprise

The 2.5 inch form factor is a standard in enterprise servers and storage systems. This category benefits from broad compatibility with hot-swap bays, backplanes, and drive carriers commonly found in rack-mounted servers.

The compact form factor allows for high-density configurations, enabling data centers to maximize storage capacity within limited physical space.

Hot-Swap Capability and Serviceability

Enterprise SSDs in this category are designed for hot-swap operation, allowing drives to be replaced without shutting down the system. This capability is essential for maintaining uptime in mission-critical environments.

Serviceability is further enhanced through standardized mounting, clear status indicators, and compatibility with server management software.

Enterprise-Class Reliability Standards

Enterprise-class SSDs adhere to strict reliability standards that exceed those of consumer storage devices. This category emphasizes consistent performance, low failure rates, and predictable behavior under sustained load.

Features such as power-loss protection capacitors ensure that in-flight data is safely committed to non-volatile memory in the event of unexpected power interruptions.

Dual-Port SAS for High Availability

Dual-port SAS functionality allows the drive to maintain two independent data paths. This capability is essential in high-availability architectures where redundancy and failover are required.

If one path fails, the other continues to provide access, reducing the risk of downtime and data unavailability.

The Dell Server Ecosystems

This category is tailored for seamless integration with Dell server platforms. Compatibility testing ensures that drives function reliably within supported configurations, reducing the risk of firmware conflicts or unexpected behavior.

Dell management tools provide visibility into drive health, performance metrics, and predictive alerts, enabling proactive maintenance strategies.