400-BPBV Dell 1.92TB Pcie Gen 4.0 X4 Nvme Small Form Factor (SFF) 15mm U.2 Sff 2.5-inch Read Intensive Tlc SSD For Server

DELL 1.92TB PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD High-Speed  

• High-capacity 1.92TB NVMe SSD engineered for DELL PowerEdge 14G to 17G servers.
• Built with PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 interface for superior data transfer rates and low latency.
• Designed in a U.2 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) with 15mm thickness for efficient integration.
• Utilizes 3D TLC NAND flash memory to deliver improved reliability and endurance.
• Optimized for read-intensive workloads such as database queries, virtualized environments, and cloud applications.

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: DELL
• Model Number: 400-BPBV
• Drive Type: Enterprise-Grade Solid State Drive

Technical Specifications

Core Specifications

• Storage Capacity: 1.92 Terabytes
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe protocol for high-speed data access
• Form Factor: U.2 (SFF) 2.5-inch, 15mm height
• Memory Type: 3D TLC NAND technology
• Shock Resistance: Withstands up to 1000G for 0.5 milliseconds
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours, ensuring outstanding drive longevity

Exceptional Performance Metrics

• Sequential Read Speed: Up to 5300 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: Up to 1900 MB/s
• Random Read (4K): Up to 700,000 IOPS
• Random Write (4K): Up to 114,000 IOPS

Advanced Data Protection & Reliability Features

Enhanced Security and Data Integrity

• Hardware Encryption: AES 256-bit encryption secures data against unauthorized access.
• End-to-End Data Protection: Ensures data integrity from transmission to storage.
• Power-Loss Protection: Prevents data corruption during unexpected power failures.
• Temperature Logging: Continuous monitoring safeguards against thermal damage.

Operational Reliability

Every component of the DELL 1.92TB NVMe SSD is optimized for operational consistency. It is engineered with firmware that ensures thermal balance, stability under continuous workloads, and predictable latency levels to maintain performance during peak operations.

Compatibility with DELL PowerEdge Servers

Broad Server Integration

This enterprise-grade SSD seamlessly integrates with multiple generations of PowerEdge servers, offering flexibility for upgrades and scalability within data centers.

Supported PowerEdge Models Include:

• C6420, C6525, C6620
• R440, R640, R6415, R6515, R6525, R660xs
• R6615, R6625, R670, R740xd, R7415, R7425
• R7515, R7525, R760, R760xa, R7615, R7625, R770
• R840, R940, R940xa, R960
• T560, Xe9640, Xe9680, Xr7620

Data Center Optimization

Whether deployed in rack-mounted, blade, or tower servers, this SSD enhances read performance and contributes to lower latency in data-heavy environments. Its compatibility with 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G PowerEdge systems ensures easy replacement and scaling without configuration conflicts.

Choose the DELL 400-BPBV 1.92TB NVMe SSD

Key Benefits for IT Professionals

• Delivers exceptional read performance for virtualized and cloud workloads.
• Ensures maximum uptime through robust reliability and endurance.
• Reduces storage latency, enhancing real-time data processing.
• Supports advanced security protocols for enterprise-level compliance.
• Integrates seamlessly with existing DELL PowerEdge infrastructure.

Optimized for Read-Intensive Applications

This SSD’s design focuses on read-intensive operations, making it ideal for workloads such as analytics, content delivery, and virtualization. With balanced performance and endurance, it provides sustained responsiveness under high query loads.

Product overview Dell 400-BPBV 1.92TB NVMe read-intensive  SSD

The Dell 400-BPBV is a purpose-built enterprise solid state drive in a small form factor (SFF) 2.5-inch, 15mm U.2 package that leverages PCIe Gen4 ×4 and the NVMe protocol to deliver consistently high throughput and low latency for read-intensive server workloads. With a capacity of 1.92TB and read-optimized TLC NAND, this drive targets database acceleration, large-scale virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), web/cache servers, and other applications where read performance and predictable I/O matter more than peak write endurance. Its design emphasizes rack-scale compatibility, manageability, and data center reliability while minimizing power and thermal overhead compared with legacy HDDs.

Key specifications and technical highlights

Interface and protocol

PCIe Gen4 ×4: Provides a theoretical raw bandwidth up to ~8GB/s (per direction aggregated across lanes), enabling modern NVMe drivers and host controllers to exploit parallelism for multi-threaded server workloads.

NVMe 1.x compliant: Low-latency command set optimized for flash; benefits include deeper queue depths, fewer CPU cycles per I/O, and improved scalability on multi-core servers.

Form factor and mechanical

• U.2 (SFF 2.5", 15mm) — hot-swappable in many enterprise chassis and compatible with U.2 backplanes and adapters; ideal for direct server insertion or converged storage arrays.
• Physical dimensions: Standard 2.5-inch footprint with 15mm height, enabling higher capacity per bay in compatible densified enclosures.

Capacity and NAND type

Capacity: 1.92TB usable (product labeling); formatted capacity depends on vendor formatting and reserve. The capacity is optimized for read-heavy datasets where the working set fits comfortably in high-speed flash.

NAND: Read-intensive TLC (Triple Level Cell) — offers a balance of cost per GB and read performance, with internal overprovisioning and controller-level wear management to extend useful life under read-dominant workloads.

Performance and endurance

• Read performance: Very high sustained sequential read throughput and low random read latency — key for database OLAP queries, boot storms in VDI, and content delivery scenarios.
• Write performance: Sufficient for read-intensive profiles and background housekeeping; not targeted at constant heavy-write use (for heavy writes, consider mixed-use or endurance-rated SSDs).
• Endurance rating: Tuned for read-intensive use cases; Total Bytes Written (TBW) and Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) metrics are lower than endurance-optimized enterprise SSDs but adequate for targeted workloads.

Why choose a U.2 NVMe SFF 2.5" SSD for servers?

Hot-swap and serviceability

U.2 drives provide the benefit of hot-swappable trays in many rack servers and storage arrays, allowing rapid field replacement with minimal downtime. For operations teams, this means easier maintenance and quicker RMA cycles compared with direct-attach M.2 modules that require opening the server.

Dense, enterprise-grade deployment

The 15mm height enables higher areal capacity per bay in enterprise platforms that accept thicker drives, which helps data centers maximize storage density without sacrificing serviceability or compatibility with existing drive cages and backplanes.

Performance consistency and QoS

NVMe U.2 SSDs like the Dell 400-BPBV are engineered for consistent IOPS under sustained workloads, with firmware-implemented quality of service (QoS) features that reduce latency spikes during background tasks (e.g., garbage collection, TRIM, encryption maintenance).

Detailed feature breakdown

Controller architecture and firmware

A modern NVMe controller with multi-core I/O processing, advanced NVMe namespace support, and adaptive thermal and power management is typically deployed in this class of SSD. Firmware controls:

• Wear leveling and garbage collection algorithms optimized for read-dominant patterns.
• Bad block management and ECC (Error Correcting Code) to protect data integrity over the drive lifetime.
• SMART telemetry and vendor-specific log pages for proactive monitoring and drive health prediction.

Power, thermal and reliability features

• Power efficiency: Lower idle and active power than spindle HDDs, especially under heavy random I/O, reducing rack PUE and cooling demands.
• Thermal throttling: Built-in throttling prevents damage and stabilizes performance under extreme sustained loads—recommended to pair with server-level airflow management.
• End-to-end data protection: Capacities in enterprise drives commonly include data path protection from host to NAND, reducing silent data corruption risk.

Use cases and workload suitability

Databases and analytics

OLAP workloads, read-heavy OLTP query patterns, and analytics that repeatedly access large datasets benefit from the low latency and high read bandwidth. The drive’s design helps reduce query response times and improve concurrency for read-dominant operations.

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

During boot storms and login storms, VDI deployments require many concurrent read operations — exactly the scenario where a read-optimized NVMe U.2 SSD shines. Faster desktop load times, shorter application launch latency, and improved user experience are typical gains.

Web caching and content delivery

Edge servers and caching layers that store frequently accessed objects (images, video segments, static assets) will see reduced response times and lower backend load when fronted by high-performance NVMe SSDs.

Boot, log, and metadata storage

Using fast NVMe drives for boot volumes, metadata stores (for object stores or distributed file systems), or log appendices can accelerate system management tasks and transactional throughput while leaving bulk storage to higher-capacity HDDs or object stores.

Compatibility and integration

Server makes and backplane considerations

U.2 is supported by many enterprise OEM servers (Dell, HPE, Lenovo) and shared storage arrays. Before purchase, confirm server model compatibility, available U.2 backplanes, and any required caddies or adapters. Some modern servers offer direct U.2 bays, while others provide U.2 via adapter cards or PCIe risers.

Operating system and driver support

NVMe is widely supported in modern OS kernels (Linux, Windows Server, VMware ESXi). Ensure firmware and driver versions are current for best performance and stability; server vendors often publish HCLs (Hardware Compatibility Lists) documenting validated firmware/driver combinations.

RAID controllers vs. NVMe native

Many NVMe deployments use software RAID or host-based solutions rather than traditional SAS RAID controllers. When configuring redundancy, consider NVMe native tools (e.g., kernel-level multipathing, NVMe over Fabrics) and enterprise storage software that natively understands NVMe characteristics.

Performance tuning and benchmarking guidance

Key metrics to measure

• IOPS (reads/writes): Random I/O performance under various queue depths — especially random read IOPS for read-intensive drives.
• Throughput: Sequential read/write MB/s for large object transfers.
• Latency percentiles: 99th and 99.9th percentile latencies indicate QoS and user-perceived performance more than average latency does.
• Steady-state behavior: Measure after a drive reaches steady state (post-preconditioning) to understand realistic sustained performance.

Recommended benchmarking approach

Use realistic workload generators (e.g., FIO on Linux with synthetic profiles matching your production IO mix) and measure multiple metrics: IOPS, throughput, latency percentiles, and CPU utilization. Run long enough to capture steady-state effects, and vary queue depth to simulate concurrency. Compare results across firmware versions and host configurations to identify bottlenecks such as thermal throttling or host bus limitations.

Comparisons and alternatives

Vs. SATA SSDs

Compared with SATA SSDs, PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 drives provide much higher throughput, lower latency, and better concurrency. SATA is limited by its interface bandwidth and SATA command queue depth; NVMe scales better with modern multi-core servers and parallel workloads.

Vs. M.2 NVMe drives

• M.2 advantages: Compact and cost-effective for single-server, non-hot-swap scenarios.
• U.2 advantages: Hot-swap compatibility, enterprise caddy support, larger capacity variants, better thermal headroom in many server bays.

Vs. endurance-optimized enterprise SSDs

The Dell 400-BPBV is tuned for read-intensive workloads and cost per GB. For write-heavy databases, logging servers, or heavy VDI burst writes, consider endurance-rated SSDs (higher DWPD/TBW) or NVMe drives with stronger write amplification controls and higher TBW ratings.