345-BMCF Dell 30.72TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD.

Optimized for Enterprise Server Environments

Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers, the Dell 345-BMCF SSD ensures consistent performance and efficiency under enterprise-level workloads. It is an ideal solution for read-intensive applications such as data analytics, cloud infrastructure, content delivery networks (CDNs), and big data storage.

Compatibility with PowerEdge Generations

This SSD is compatible with Dell PowerEdge server generations including 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G, ensuring seamless integration into your existing IT infrastructure. Whether you are upgrading legacy systems or deploying new servers, this drive offers plug-and-play ease with full OEM tray compatibility.

Supported PowerEdge Models

• PowerEdge R640, R740, R740xd, R940
• PowerEdge R650, R750, R750xs, R7525
• PowerEdge R660, R760, R760xs
• PowerEdge R7615, R7625, R8615

High-Capacity Storage for Data-Intensive Workloads

With a massive storage capacity of 30.72TB, the Dell 345-BMCF SSD offers data center operators a cost-effective and high-density storage solution. QLC (Quad-Level Cell) 3D NAND technology allows for higher storage density, making it a perfect fit for use cases requiring massive data throughput and storage, such as AI/ML workloads, streaming platforms, and database hosting environments.

Benefits of QLC 3D NAND Technology

QLC 3D NAND flash stores four bits of data per cell, increasing storage capacity while reducing cost per GB. Though traditionally QLC is associated with lower endurance than TLC or MLC, Dell’s enterprise-grade firmware optimizations ensure reliability and longevity suitable for enterprise workloads. Key benefits include:

• Greater storage density for scalable deployments
• Lower cost per TB compared to TLC/MLC SSDs
• Optimized read-intensive performance for enterprise use cases

Next-Generation PCIe Gen4 Performance

The PCIe Gen4 x4 interface doubles the bandwidth over PCIe Gen3, offering faster data transfer rates and improved system responsiveness. The Dell 345-BMCF leverages this high-speed interface to reduce latency and boost IOPS (Input/Output Operations Per Second), making it ideal for virtualized environments, cloud storage platforms, and mission-critical enterprise databases.

Advantages of PCIe Gen4 Over Gen3

• Up to 64 GB/s data transfer rate in x4 configuration
• Lower latency and higher throughput for real-time applications
• Increased parallelism and improved queue depths for virtualization

Enhanced Throughput and IOPS

This SSD delivers extremely high read and write IOPS, making it suitable for heavy transactional systems. It enables faster boot times, application loading, and efficient processing of big datasets.

Form Factor and Interface Compatibility

The Dell 345-BMCF features a 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) U.2 interface, allowing hot-swap support and easy integration into Dell enterprise server backplanes. This drive is optimized for data center environments where physical space, thermal efficiency, and scalability are critical.

Hot-Swap U.2 Interface

The U.2 interface allows the drive to be hot-swapped, minimizing server downtime during maintenance or upgrades. This enterprise-friendly feature supports 24/7 operation and ensures continuity for high-availability systems.

Enterprise-Class Reliability and Endurance

Although built using QLC NAND, Dell has engineered the 345-BMCF SSD to meet strict enterprise durability standards. Firmware enhancements, wear-leveling algorithms, and robust error correction mechanisms work in unison to deliver predictable endurance under real-world enterprise workloads.

Key Reliability Features

• End-to-end data protection with ECC (Error Correction Code)
• Power-loss data protection for sudden shutdowns
• SMART monitoring support and predictive failure analysis

Thermal and Power Efficiency

This SSD is engineered to balance performance with thermal management, featuring advanced thermal throttling mechanisms and optimized power consumption. Its low active and idle power draws reduce overall data center power usage, helping organizations achieve sustainability goals.

Cooling and Airflow Compatibility

The SSD’s form factor and tray design promote proper airflow through Dell server chassis, maintaining thermal efficiency and ensuring consistent performance. It integrates with Dell’s intelligent thermal control systems for optimized fan speeds and heat management.

Use Cases for Dell 345-BMCF 30.72TB SSD

Due to its massive capacity and read-intensive performance, this SSD is suitable for a wide range of enterprise scenarios, including:

Big Data and Analytics

For organizations processing large datasets, this SSD provides the speed and capacity necessary to analyze data in real time, supporting applications such as Hadoop, Spark, and AI/ML platforms.

Virtualization and VDI

In virtualized environments, the high IOPS performance ensures rapid VM provisioning, low latency, and smooth user experiences in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) deployments.

Cloud Infrastructure

As cloud storage backends require both density and speed, this SSD delivers optimal performance for object storage systems, IaaS/PaaS platforms, and high-availability private clouds.

Secure and Resilient Data Storage

Security is paramount in enterprise environments. The Dell 345-BMCF SSD supports secure firmware, TCG-compliant features, and ensures data integrity through power-loss protection and data path error correction.

Data Protection Technologies

• End-to-end Data Protection
• Power Failure Protection Capacitors
• Drive-Level Redundancy for Critical Workloads

Designed for Future-Ready Infrastructure

The Dell 345-BMCF SSD is built to integrate with modern IT strategies that focus on scalability, automation, and efficiency. Whether deploying in an on-premises data center, a hybrid cloud environment, or edge computing setup, it aligns with next-gen IT transformation initiatives.

Scalability Through NVMe Architecture

NVMe SSDs like the Dell 345-BMCF offer significantly greater scaling options compared to legacy SATA or SAS SSDs. With optimized command queuing and reduced latency, these drives unlock performance previously bottlenecked by older protocols.

Advantages Over SATA and SAS SSDs

Compared to SATA or SAS drives, NVMe SSDs offer massive improvements in throughput and latency. The PCIe Gen4 x4 interface alone offers several times more bandwidth, eliminating I/O bottlenecks and ensuring that storage no longer becomes a limiting factor in system performance.