345-BHRS Dell 15.36TB Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF RI SSD

345-BHRS Dell 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD: Read-Intensive Storage for Enterprise Workloads

The 345-BHRS Dell 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 Small Form Factor (SFF) SSD is engineered for high-capacity, read-intensive enterprise environments. Designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern data centers, this drive delivers exceptional performance, endurance, and compatibility across Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G server generations. With its massive 15.36TB capacity and Gen4 NVMe interface, it enables faster data access, lower latency, and improved scalability for read-heavy applications such as VDI, media streaming, analytics, and cloud infrastructure.

Key Features of the 345-BHRS Dell 15.36TB NVMe SSD

• Form Factor: U.2 SFF (2.5-inch)
• Interface: PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe 1.4
• Capacity: 15.36TB
• Endurance Class: Read Intensive (RI)
• Sequential Read: Up to 7,000 MB/s
• Sequential Write: Up to 3,500 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS: Up to 1,000,000
• Random Write IOPS: Up to 180,000
• DWPD Rating: 0.5 DWPD over 5 years
• Power Loss Protection: Yes
• Encryption: AES 256-bit SED (Self-Encrypting Drive)
• Hot-Plug Support: Enabled

Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Server Generations

The 345-BHRS SSD is validated for seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G servers. It supports native NVMe backplanes and U.2 slots, ensuring plug-and-play compatibility and optimal thermal management. Whether deployed in R740xd, R750, R760, or future 17G platforms, this SSD leverages Dell’s firmware stack for enhanced reliability, SMART monitoring, and predictive failure analytics.

PowerEdge 14G Compatibility

In 14G systems like the R740xd and T640, the 345-BHRS SSD integrates via PCIe Gen3 backplanes but still delivers superior read throughput due to NVMe’s parallel architecture. Ideal for archival, log processing, and read-heavy virtual environments.

PowerEdge 15G and 16G Optimization

With native PCIe Gen4 support in 15G and 16G servers such as R750 and R760, the SSD reaches peak performance. These platforms unlock full bandwidth potential, reducing bottlenecks in data-intensive applications like AI inference, real-time analytics, and large-scale virtualization.

Future-Proofing with 17G Infrastructure

The 345-BHRS is forward-compatible with Dell’s 17G roadmap, supporting advanced NVMe-over-Fabrics (NVMe-oF) and PCIe 5.0 transitions. Its firmware is designed to scale with next-gen controllers, ensuring long-term ROI and minimal disruption during infrastructure upgrades.

Enterprise Use Cases for Read Intensive NVMe SSDs

Read-intensive SSDs like the 345-BHRS are optimized for workloads with high read-to-write ratios. These include:

• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)
• Media Streaming Platforms
• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Business Intelligence and Reporting
• Cloud Storage Gateways
• Database Query Acceleration
• Machine Learning Inference

VDI and Virtualization

In VDI environments, rapid boot times and low latency are critical. The 345-BHRS SSD accelerates desktop provisioning and user session responsiveness, reducing I/O wait times and improving user experience across virtual machines.

Analytics and BI Workloads

For business intelligence platforms like Tableau, Power BI, and SAP HANA, fast read access to large datasets is essential. This SSD enables near-instant query responses and supports concurrent read operations without performance degradation.

Advanced NAND Architecture and Controller Technology

The 345-BHRS SSD utilizes high-density 3D TLC NAND, optimized for read-intensive endurance profiles. Its enterprise-grade controller supports multi-core processing, dynamic wear leveling, and error correction algorithms (LDPC) to ensure data integrity and consistent throughput.

Thermal Management and Power Efficiency

With a power envelope of 12W active and 5W idle, the SSD maintains thermal stability even under sustained workloads. Integrated heat spreaders and Dell’s airflow-optimized chassis design prevent thermal throttling, ensuring predictable performance in dense server racks.

Security and Data Protection

The drive features AES 256-bit hardware encryption and complies with TCG Opal 2.0 standards. It supports secure erase, instant crypto erase, and firmware-based authentication protocols, making it suitable for regulated industries like finance, healthcare, and government.

Reliability, Endurance, and SMART Monitoring

Rated at 0.5 DWPD over a 5-year lifecycle, the 345-BHRS SSD balances endurance with cost-efficiency. It includes SMART attributes for real-time health monitoring, predictive failure alerts, and integration with Dell OpenManage for centralized fleet management.

Power Loss Protection

Enterprise-grade capacitors ensure that in-flight data is safely written to NAND during unexpected power outages. This feature is critical for transactional systems and compliance-driven environments where data loss is unacceptable.

MTBF and UBER Ratings

With a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) exceeding 2 million hours and an Unrecoverable Bit Error Rate (UBER) of less than 1 in 10¹⁷, the 345-BHRS SSD meets Tier-1 enterprise reliability standards.

Deployment Scenarios and Scalability

Whether deployed in single-node servers or multi-node clusters, the 345-BHRS SSD scales effortlessly. Its NVMe protocol supports parallel I/O queues, reducing latency and maximizing throughput in virtualized, containerized, and bare-metal environments.

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

In HCI platforms like Dell VxRail, this SSD enhances storage performance for compute and storage convergence. It reduces IOPS contention and improves VM density per node, enabling better resource utilization.

Cloud and Edge Deployments

For edge computing and hybrid cloud setups, the 345-BHRS SSD offers low-latency access and high reliability in compact form factors. Its U.2 interface ensures compatibility with edge-optimized PowerEdge platforms like XR11 and XR12.