345-BMBH Dell 15.36TB PCIe NVMe Read Intensive SSD.

Dell 345-BMBH 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SSD – High-Capacity Enterprise Storage

The Dell 345-BMBH 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe 2.5 Inch U.2 Read Intensive Enterprise SSD with tray is a high-performance storage solution engineered specifically for mission-critical data centers and enterprise-grade applications. Featuring a PCIe Gen4 interface and designed with Dell's enterprise reliability standards, this SSD is optimized for PowerEdge server generations 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G. Its 1 Drive Write Per Day (1DWPD) endurance rating and massive 15.36TB capacity make it ideal for read-intensive workloads that demand both performance and scalability.

Enterprise-Grade Performance and Capacity

The standout feature of the Dell 345-BMBH SSD is its 15.36TB storage capacity, allowing businesses to manage large datasets, transactional databases, virtual machines, and real-time analytics without compromising performance. Built on the PCIe Gen4 architecture, it delivers significantly faster read and write speeds compared to Gen3 and SATA-based drives. This enables enterprises to meet tight latency and throughput demands across diverse workloads.

PCIe Gen4 NVMe Technology: Accelerated Data Throughput

Leveraging the PCIe Gen4 interface, the 345-BMBH SSD achieves double the bandwidth compared to PCIe Gen3, ensuring smoother operations in read-intensive environments. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) enhances queue depth and command execution, significantly reducing data access latency and enabling parallel operations for advanced server applications.

2.5-Inch U.2 Form Factor for Seamless Server Integration

Designed in the 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, this SSD fits easily into PowerEdge hot-swap bays, allowing tool-less serviceability and increased airflow efficiency. The U.2 connector supports high-speed PCIe lanes, ensuring direct compatibility with Dell’s enterprise-grade servers. This form factor is optimal for dense server configurations in data centers where space and cooling are premium assets.

Hot-Swap Ready with Pre-Installed Tray

The 345-BMBH SSD comes with a Dell-certified tray pre-installed, allowing immediate deployment into supported PowerEdge models. This simplifies upgrades and replacements, reducing service time and downtime in business-critical environments. Dell’s standard tray design ensures optimal alignment, thermal conduction, and secure fit within the server chassis.

Read-Intensive Workload Optimization – 1DWPD Endurance

Tailored for read-intensive applications such as content delivery networks (CDNs), web caching, data analytics, and VOD (video-on-demand) platforms, the Dell 345-BMBH features a 1DWPD rating. This endurance metric indicates that the drive can handle one full drive write per day over its warranty period, providing an excellent balance between performance and cost-effectiveness for read-dominant environments.

Key Applications for Read-Intensive SSDs

• Big data analytics platforms
• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
• Business intelligence dashboards
• Media streaming servers
• AI/ML inference engines with heavy read demands
• Cloud-native workloads

These environments benefit from the ultra-fast read throughput and low latency of PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSDs like the 345-BMBH, enhancing user experience and system responsiveness at scale.

Compatibility with PowerEdge 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G Servers

Full compatibility with Dell PowerEdge server generations 14G through 17G makes the 345-BMBH SSD a future-ready investment. Whether upgrading legacy infrastructure or scaling newly deployed environments, this SSD is validated to work seamlessly with Dell’s server firmware, RAID controllers, and BIOS configurations.

Validated for Dell PERC Controllers

The SSD integrates perfectly with Dell PERC (PowerEdge RAID Controller) cards, including H745, H755, and H840 series. These controllers unlock advanced features like cache acceleration, predictive failure analytics, and intelligent RAID provisioning—extending the drive’s reliability and performance footprint in enterprise ecosystems.

Optimized for OpenManage Enterprise

Through integration with Dell OpenManage, administrators can monitor SSD health, temperature, wear level, and firmware status via a centralized dashboard. This enhances IT efficiency and supports proactive maintenance, reducing unplanned downtime and improving SLA compliance.

Advanced Reliability, Security, and Firmware Features

Dell's enterprise SSDs are built for round-the-clock operation, with extensive testing, validation, and tuning for mission-critical reliability. The 345-BMBH includes power loss protection (PLP), thermal throttling, and firmware error correction technologies that preserve data integrity even under unexpected power events.

Power Loss Protection (PLP)

PLP ensures that in the event of sudden power failure, in-flight data is written to non-volatile cache before shutdown. This prevents corruption of metadata and maintains data consistency, especially vital for database and transaction-heavy environments.

End-to-End Data Path Protection

Using advanced ECC (Error Correction Code) and path parity checks, the SSD safeguards data across the entire signal chain—from host interface to NAND flash. This feature significantly reduces the risk of silent data corruption, ensuring high reliability for enterprise workloads.

Thermal Monitoring and Adaptive Throttling

Real-time temperature sensors and adaptive thermal throttling mechanisms ensure the SSD operates within safe thermal envelopes. This prevents overheating and sustains consistent performance during peak load conditions without impacting longevity.

Environmental and Operational Efficiency

The Dell 345-BMBH SSD is engineered for energy efficiency, producing lower heat and consuming less power than equivalent spinning disk drives (HDDs) or older-generation SSDs. Reduced power usage translates into cost savings and less strain on data center cooling systems.

Energy-Efficient NAND Architecture

Leveraging high-density 3D NAND technology, the drive achieves higher storage capacity in a smaller footprint. This lowers per-TB power consumption and supports high-performance density in rack-mounted server environments.

Scalability and Long-Term Investment Protection

With 15.36TB of capacity in a single 2.5-inch slot, IT teams can consolidate workloads, reduce server sprawl, and improve rack density. This makes scaling up storage infrastructure easier and more cost-effective, while reducing the need for multiple smaller drives and associated cabling or controller overhead.

Ideal for Hybrid and All-Flash Architectures

Whether deployed in an all-flash PowerEdge configuration or hybrid storage tiering, the 345-BMBH provides consistent low latency and high throughput. It's suitable for high-availability clusters, HCI (hyper-converged infrastructure), and virtualized environments where uptime and performance are paramount.

Drive Consolidation Benefits

• Fewer drives to manage and monitor
• Lower total power and cooling demand
• Simplified RAID configurations
• Increased usable rack space

Security and Data Protection Standards

Data security is vital in enterprise operations. The 345-BMBH supports enterprise-grade security features, including Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) support and secure firmware updates. These help protect data at rest and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in financial, healthcare, and governmental sectors.

Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Support

The SSD includes support for TCG Enterprise standards, ensuring data stored on the drive is encrypted in real-time. Encryption keys are securely managed and inaccessible without proper authentication, which is crucial for environments handling sensitive or regulated data.