95GWJ Dell 3.84TB SATA-6GBPS Read Intensive 2.5Inch 1DWPD Hot Plug SSD

The Dell 95GWJ 3.84TB SATA SSD

In the demanding landscape of modern data centers, storage is not merely a component; it is the foundation upon which application performance, data accessibility, and business continuity are built. The Dell 95GWJ 3.84TB SATA-6GBPS Read-Intensive 2.5-inch Solid State Drive represents a pinnacle of storage engineering, designed specifically for workloads that demand high throughput, low latency, and relentless reliability. This drive is a key solution for IT architects and procurement specialists seeking to optimize their server and storage infrastructure for read-centric applications, offering a compelling blend of high capacity, enduring performance, and the trusted quality of the Dell brand.

Advanced Dell-Certified Enterprise

Dell’s certification ensures that this 3.84TB SATA SSD seamlessly integrates with PowerEdge systems, delivering robust data security, thermal stability, and long-term operational consistency. The drive’s 2.5-inch hot-plug form factor allows easy maintenance and quick installation, minimizing downtime in mission-critical environments. Engineered for enterprise-grade reliability, it guarantees high throughput with minimal latency, enhancing system responsiveness for virtualization, databases, and cloud computing platforms.

Exceptional Performance for Read-Intensive Applications

Designed to deliver superior sequential performance, the DELL 3.84TB Read Intensive SSD achieves remarkable transfer speeds—up to 555 MB/s read and 530 MB/s write. Its high data throughput of 600 MBps via SATA-6Gbps interface ensures smooth data access and faster load times, optimizing system performance in read-heavy environments. This makes it particularly suitable for workloads such as data analytics, web hosting, and online transaction processing.

Enterprise-Level Reliability and Durability

Reliability is at the core of Dell’s enterprise SSDs. The 95GWJ 3.84TB SATA SSD offers robust data integrity protection, ensuring that mission-critical workloads remain consistent and secure. With read-intensive endurance, the drive is optimized to handle extensive read cycles with minimal degradation, reducing downtime and maintenance costs over its lifespan.

The Dell 3.84TB SATA 6GBPS SSD for PowerEdge Servers

Selecting the DELL 95GWJ 3.84TB SATA SSD means investing in reliability, performance, and validated compatibility. This Dell-certified drive undergoes rigorous testing to ensure flawless performance under varying workloads. From database acceleration to read-intensive computing applications, it enables IT professionals to build fast, resilient, and efficient infrastructures that meet the growing demands of modern data centers.

Core Drive Specifications at a Glance

Understanding the fundamental specifications of the Dell 95GWJ is the first step in appreciating its capabilities. This model is engineered to provide a balanced and robust storage profile for a wide array of enterprise scenarios.

Capacity and Form Factor

The 3.84TB capacity point is strategically chosen to bridge the gap between moderate and high-capacity needs. It offers ample space for operating systems, application binaries, databases, and virtual machine disks, reducing the total number of drives required in a system and thereby simplifying storage management and potentially lowering overall power and cooling costs. The 2.5-inch, 7mm height form factor ensures universal compatibility with modern server bays and storage arrays, allowing for seamless integration into both new deployments and existing infrastructure upgrades.

Interface and Performance Benchmarks

Leveraging the ubiquitous SATA 6Gbps (SATA III) interface, this drive delivers maximum theoretical bandwidth that saturates the interface, ensuring you are getting the highest performance possible from this standard. While not designed as a write-performance powerhouse, its read-intensive nature means it excels in scenarios where data retrieval speed is paramount. Expect consistent, high-speed sequential read operations that accelerate data access for a multitude of applications.

Read-Intensive vs. Mixed-Use vs. Write-Intensive

It's essential to place the 1 DWPD rating in context: Read-Intensive (e.g., 1 DWPD): Ideal for boot drives, web servers, file servers, and data analytics where reads dominate. Mixed-Use (e.g., 3-5 DWPD): Designed for database servers, virtualization hosts, and email servers with a more balanced read/write ratio. Write-Intensive (e.g., 10+ DWPD): Built for extreme write workloads like high-frequency transaction processing, write-caching, and logging. The Dell 95GWJ's 1 DWPD rating strategically positions it for cost-effective performance in its target markets.

Ideal Use Cases and Application Workloads

The true value of the Dell 95GWJ SSD is realized when it is deployed in environments that align with its performance and endurance characteristics. Its architecture is tailored to accelerate specific enterprise applications. In server infrastructure, storage is often the primary bottleneck. Integrating this SSD can transform server responsiveness and efficiency.

Enhancing Storage Array Capabilities

Within dedicated storage systems like Dell Power Vault, the 95GWJ serves as a high-performance tier. In a tiered storage architecture, this drive is an excellent candidate for the performance tier. It can host frequently accessed "hot" data—active database tables, recent project files, or commonly used application data—ensuring users and applications experience minimal latency. Data that becomes less active can be automatically tiered down to higher-capacity, lower-cost NL-SAS or HDD storage.

NAND Flash Technology and Data Integrity

This drive utilizes high-quality, multi-level cell (MLC) or enterprise-grade 3D TLC NAND flash memory, chosen for its optimal balance of performance, endurance, and cost. To ensure data remains intact, advanced error correction code (ECC) algorithms are employed to detect and correct multi-bit errors, safeguarding against data corruption.

Hot-Plug Capability and Thermal Management

The "Hot Plug" designation means this drive can be inserted or removed from a live server or storage array without needing to power down the entire system. This is essential for maintaining high availability and for easy maintenance or replacement. Furthermore, enterprise drives include sophisticated thermal sensors and throttling mechanisms to manage operating temperatures, ensuring consistent performance and longevity even under sustained heavy loads in densely packed server chassis.

Compatibility

While optimized for Dell 95GWJ systems, this standard 2.5-inch SATA drive is inherently compatible with any server, workstation, or storage system that supports a 2.5-inch SATA (6Gbps) hot-plug bay. This makes it a versatile choice for heterogeneous data centers or for upgrading non-Dell equipment, though users should always verify compatibility with their specific system vendor. As a genuine Dell part, the 95GWJ is fully tested and certified for compatibility across a wide range of Dell hardware, including PowerEdge servers (R-series, T-series, MX-series), Power Vault storage arrays, and Dell Ready Nodes. This ensures optimal performance, simplified firmware updates through Dell tools like and Open Manage, and comprehensive coverage.