N2NTX Dell 800GB NVMe Mixed Use PCIe Gen4 U.3 TLC 2.5Inch Solid State Drive

Dell N2NTX 800GB NVMe U.3 Solid State Drive

The Dell N2NTX 800GB NVMe Mixed Use Solid State Drive is engineered for enterprise environments that demand consistent performance, dependable endurance, and seamless compatibility with modern server architectures. Designed as an internal storage solution, this drive leverages PCI Express Gen4 technology and the U.3 form factor to deliver high-throughput data access for data centers, virtualization platforms, and performance-sensitive workloads.

Product Information

• Manufacturer: Dell
• Part Number: N2NTX
• Device Type: Internal Solid State Drive

Technical Specifications

• Interface Type: NVMe
• Capacity: 800GB
• Interface: Pci Express Gen4 X4/dual Port X4
• Form factor: 2.5-inch

Enterprise-Grade Storage

• Purpose-built for Dell enterprise systems
• Optimized firmware for server workloads
• Designed for sustained performance under load
• Enterprise validation and compatibility assurance

Sequential Data Transfer Rates

• Sequential read speeds up to 6800 MB/s
• Sequential write speeds up to 1400 MB/s
• Reduced bottlenecks in data-intensive tasks

Random I/O Performance

• Up to 1800K IOPS for 4KB random writes
• Up to 145K IOPS for 4KB random reads
• Consistent responsiveness during peak workloads

Flexible Deployment Options

• Compatible with 2.5-inch U.3 drive bays
• Supports NVMe over PCIe Gen4
• Ideal for scalable enterprise storage architectures

Ideal Applications

• Virtual machines and hypervisor environments
• Transactional and analytical databases
• High-performance computing workloads
• Enterprise cloud and hybrid infrastructures
• Business-critical applications requiring low latency

Dell N2NTX 800GB NVMe Mixed Use 2.5Inch SSD

With an 800GB usable capacity, this NVMe N2NTX SSD offers a practical balance between performance and storage density. It is well-suited for mixed-use scenarios where both read and write operations occur frequently, such as transactional databases, analytics platforms, and shared virtual environments.

TLC NAND for Cost-Effective Performance

The drive utilizes Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash memory, enabling higher data density while maintaining enterprise-grade endurance. TLC technology allows organizations to scale storage efficiently without sacrificing consistent performance or reliability.

2.5 Inch U.3 Drive Physical Design

The 2.5-inch U.3 form factor ensures broad compatibility with modern server backplanes. U.3 technology allows a single drive bay to support NVMe, SAS, or SATA drives, offering flexibility for future upgrades and infrastructure standardization.

Hot-Swap Friendly Architecture

Designed for enterprise deployment, the drive supports hot-swapping in compatible systems. This enables maintenance or upgrades without powering down servers, reducing operational downtime and improving overall system availability.

PCI Express 4.0 x4 Connectivity

Equipped with a PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, the Dell N2NTX SSD delivers significantly higher bandwidth compared to previous generations. This advanced interface minimizes latency and accelerates data transfer for demanding applications. The dual-port x4 configuration enhances availability by allowing multiple access paths to the drive. This is especially valuable in high-availability server environments where redundancy and fault tolerance are critical.

Capacity & Form Factor: The 800GB 2.5-Inch Sweet Spot

The 800GB capacity point is strategic. It provides substantial storage for operating systems, applications, and active datasets, often serving as a high-performance tier in a larger storage architecture. The 2.5-inch form factor, now the enterprise standard, ensures universal compatibility with modern server bays and storage arrays, allowing for dense deployments and easy integration into existing infrastructure without requiring specialized chassis or adapters.

The NVMe & PCIe Gen4 Interface

This drive leverages the NVMe protocol over a PCI Express Gen4 interface. NVMe is designed from the ground up for flash memory, bypassing the bottlenecks of older protocols like SAS and SATA. When paired with PCIe Gen4, which doubles the bandwidth per lane compared to PCIe Gen3, the result is a dramatic reduction in latency and a massive increase in available throughput. This enables the drive to handle a staggering number of simultaneous I/O operations (IOPS), making it ideal for environments where many virtual machines or database threads are requesting data concurrently.

Mixed-Use (MU) Endurance Classification

Unlike consumer drives, enterprise SSDs are classified by their endurance profile, measured in Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD). The "Mixed-Use" designation is central to the N2NTX's value proposition. The Dell N2NTX, as a Mixed-Use drive, offers substantial endurance—often around 3 DWPD over its warranty period—meaning you can write the entire 800GB capacity three times every day for five years. This resilience makes it cost-effective for the majority of enterprise scenarios without paying for excessive write endurance that won't be utilized.

TLC NAND Flash: The Engine of Efficiency

The drive utilizes Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash memory. TLC stores three bits of data per memory cell, offering an excellent balance of cost, density, and endurance. While not as durable as Single-Level Cell (SLC) or as dense as Quad-Level Cell (QLC), TLC is the industry-standard choice for mainstream enterprise workloads. Advanced error correction, over-provisioning (reserving extra NAND for wear leveling and garbage collection), and sophisticated controllers ensure that TLC-based drives like the N2NTX deliver reliable, high-performance service throughout their lifespan.

Advantage Over PCIe Gen3 and SAS

For organizations migrating from PCIe Gen3 NVMe or high-end SAS SSDs, the performance leap is substantial. Sequential read/write speeds can nearly double, and latency—the critical metric for application responsiveness—can drop significantly. This translates to faster application load times, quicker batch processing completions, and an ability to support more users or transactions on the same hardware footprint. When compared to SAS SSD.

Compatibility

The N2NTX is designed and tested for optimal performance and compatibility within Dell's extensive server portfolio, including PowerEdge series. This ensures seamless firmware integration, predictable performance, and streamlined support. Using a Dell drive in a Dell server often simplifies firmware updates through tools like iDRAC and Open Manage, reducing management overhead and mitigating compatibility risks.