345-BJXS Dell 15.36TB PCIE Gen4 NVME 2.5inch U.2 RI 14g,15g,16g And 17g Server SSD

DELL 345-BJXS 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe 2.5-inch U.2 RI Server SSD Overview

The DELL 345-BJXS 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD represents a significant leap forward in enterprise data storage technology. Designed for the latest generations of Dell PowerEdge servers—14g, 15g, 16g, and 17g—this solid-state drive provides massive storage capacity, blistering speed, and enterprise-grade endurance. With its U.2 form factor and read-intensive (RI) workload optimization, this SSD is engineered to meet the performance demands of modern data centers and high-throughput applications.

High-Capacity NVMe Storage for Enterprise Workloads

Featuring an impressive 15.36TB of usable storage, the DELL 345-BJXS offers one of the highest capacities in a single 2.5-inch NVMe drive available today. This makes it ideal for data-heavy applications including AI training, big data analytics, video surveillance storage, content delivery networks, and large-scale virtualization environments. The U.2 interface allows for hot-swap capabilities, simplifying upgrades and maintenance while ensuring high availability.

Perfect Fit for Dell PowerEdge Server Generations

Specifically engineered for compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers from generations 14g through 17g, this SSD ensures seamless integration and optimal performance. These include models such as:

• PowerEdge R740, R640, R840 (14g)
• PowerEdge R750, R650, MX750c (15g)
• PowerEdge R760, R660, MX760c (16g)
• Latest PowerEdge 17g servers with PCIe Gen4 support

Benefits of PCIe Gen4 NVMe Interface

The transition from PCIe Gen3 to PCIe Gen4 brings a doubling in theoretical bandwidth—from 8 GT/s to 16 GT/s per lane. The DELL 345-BJXS SSD fully utilizes this bandwidth, delivering faster data access, reduced latency, and better queue management. For data centers dealing with massive parallel requests, PCIe Gen4 NVMe drives provide essential throughput improvements.

Sequential and Random Performance Metrics

• Sequential Read: Up to 7000 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 4000 MB/s
• Random Read (4K): Up to 1,000,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4K): Up to 180,000 IOPS (read-intensive)

Reliability and Endurance Built for Enterprise

Designed with endurance in mind, the DELL 345-BJXS is a read-intensive (RI) drive, built to withstand high read cycles over extended periods. This makes it ideal for workloads with high read-to-write ratios, such as:

• Online Transaction Processing (OLTP)
• Business Intelligence
• Data Warehousing
• Web Hosting and Content Delivery

DWPD and MTBF Ratings

The DELL 345-BJXS SSD delivers industry-leading durability ratings:

• Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD): 1 DWPD for 5 years
• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): Over 2 million hours
• Unrecoverable Bit Error Rate (UBER): Less than 1 in 10^17 bits read

Power Loss Protection

This SSD features built-in power loss protection capacitors, ensuring that data in transit is preserved even during unexpected shutdowns. This feature is critical in maintaining data integrity in enterprise environments.

Enterprise Use Cases for DELL 345-BJXS 15.36TB NVMe SSD

Virtualization and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure

Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) benefits tremendously from high-capacity, low-latency NVMe drives. When paired with VMware vSAN or Microsoft Storage Spaces Direct, the DELL 345-BJXS delivers predictable performance and reduces storage bottlenecks. The massive capacity per drive also reduces the number of physical devices needed, lowering power and cooling costs.

Cloud Storage and Hosting

Web hosting environments require extremely fast read access to serve dynamic content, handle user requests, and manage backend processes. The read-intensive nature of the DELL 345-BJXS makes it particularly well-suited for cloud storage providers and SaaS platforms seeking cost-effective, high-performance storage.

Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning

With support for thousands of simultaneous IOPS and massive throughput, this SSD is a powerful tool in big data environments. Whether processing training datasets for AI models or streaming massive logs for real-time analysis, the low-latency and high read speeds reduce data access times and increase overall system responsiveness.

Edge Computing and IoT

As data is increasingly processed closer to where it is generated, storage solutions need to be compact, reliable, and fast. The 2.5-inch U.2 form factor of the DELL 345-BJXS makes it ideal for edge deployments where space and power constraints exist. Its rugged design and endurance ratings support the continuous operation required in remote installations.