345-BBCB Dell 7.68TB SAS 12GBPS Read Intensive 2.5inch SSD

The Dell 345-BBCB 7.68TB SAS 12Gbps Read Intensive 2.5inch TLC Hot-Plug 1DWPD Certified SSD with Tray is a high-performance enterprise-grade solid-state drive engineered for reliability, durability, and speed. Designed to fit seamlessly into Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, and 16G servers, this drive supports intensive workloads while ensuring consistent data access and minimal latency. Utilizing advanced SAS 12Gbps technology, it provides faster throughput and enhanced error management, making it an ideal solution for data centers, cloud applications, and virtualization environments.

Reliability and Endurance

Built to handle enterprise-level demands, the Dell 345-BBCB 7.68TB SAS SSD provides outstanding data protection and power-loss safeguards. It’s engineered to maintain high reliability in 24/7 data center operations, supporting sustained workloads while ensuring data integrity.

Performance and Reliability

The Dell 345-BBCB SSD offers an excellent combination of speed, stability, and data protection. Built for read-intensive environments, it delivers outstanding input/output operations per second (IOPS), ensuring faster database queries, improved virtualization response times, and consistent storage throughput. The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface provides dual-port connectivity, advanced error correction, and superior fault tolerance when compared to SATA-based drives.

Advanced Storage Technology

This Dell-certified SSD integrates 3D V-NAND TLC (Triple-Level Cell) technology, delivering high-density storage with improved reliability and power efficiency. Its read-intensive endurance rating ensures the drive maintains stability and performance over long operational cycles, making it perfect for enterprise-level data center applications.

Compatibility with Dell PowerEdge Servers

This solid-state drive is specifically certified for Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, and 16G servers. It integrates flawlessly into these systems, leveraging Dell’s firmware and diagnostics tools for enhanced performance monitoring and lifecycle management. The compatibility ensures not only a perfect hardware fit but also optimized performance parameters tuned to the PowerEdge ecosystem.

Optimized for Data Center Efficiency

Data centers require storage drives that deliver not only performance but also consistent uptime and predictable endurance. The Dell 345-BBCB SSD fulfills this demand by offering optimized latency control, low power consumption, and efficient thermal management essential attributes for high-density rack deployments.

Power-Efficient Architecture

Thanks to its intelligent design, the SSD minimizes power draw while maintaining exceptional read performance. Lower energy usage translates into reduced operational costs and better cooling efficiency, key factors for environmentally conscious data centers.

Endurance and Longevity with 1DWPD 

The 1 Drive Write Per Day (1DWPD) rating ensures durability under read-intensive workloads. While it’s primarily optimized for read operations, the drive can still handle substantial write cycles per day without degradation, ensuring consistent reliability for years of continuous use. This makes it a strong fit for workloads like content distribution, big data analytics, and enterprise backup operations.

Security and Data Protection Features

The Dell 345-BBCB integrates enterprise-grade data protection features designed to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard mission-critical information. It supports secure erase functions and optional Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technologies, depending on the system configuration, ensuring compliance with enterprise security policies.

Performance Metrics and Efficiency

Performance metrics demonstrate the superior throughput and consistent latency of this enterprise SSD. The SAS 12Gbps interface allows the drive to handle massive data transfers while minimizing response delays. It supports high queue depths and concurrent data streams, which are vital for scalable enterprise applications.

Scalability and Data Center Integration

The Dell 345-BBCB is built with scalability in mind, allowing enterprises to expand storage capacities seamlessly as demand grows. Its standardized 2.5-inch SFF form factor ensures compatibility with high-density server chassis, making it easy to add multiple drives without extensive configuration changes.

Flexible Deployment Options

Whether used as primary storage for active workloads or as part of a larger tiered storage architecture, the drive delivers exceptional flexibility. It can also serve as a caching layer to accelerate slower HDD-based arrays, boosting overall system responsiveness.

Future-Proof Storage Infrastructure

With support for Dell’s latest server generations, including PowerEdge 14G, 15G, and 16G, the Dell 345-BBCB SSD ensures compatibility with evolving technologies. This makes it a long-term investment for businesses planning infrastructure scalability and modernization.