Western Digital WUS4BB038D7P3E1 Ultrastar DC SN640 3.84TB TLC PCI-E NVMe SED U.2 SSD

Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 Series

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 Series is designed for enterprise-grade storage applications, delivering outstanding performance, endurance, and reliability. The WUS4BB038D7P3E1 model is a 3.84TB TLC PCI-E NVMe 3.1 x4 solid-state drive (SSD) with 3D NAND technology, optimized for data centers requiring high-speed storage solutions. Its U.2 SFF (Small Form Factor) ensures compatibility with a variety of enterprise storage platforms, making it a top choice for businesses seeking high-performance storage solutions.

Enterprise-Class Performance with PCI-E NVMe 3.1

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 series is built on the latest PCI-E NVMe 3.1 interface, providing ultra-low latency and exceptional data transfer speeds. Compared to SATA and SAS SSDs, NVMe technology significantly enhances performance, reducing bottlenecks in high-demand environments such as cloud storage, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) applications.

Superior Speed and Efficiency

With read speeds reaching up to 3,100MB/s and write speeds of up to 2,100MB/s, the WUS4BB038D7P3E1 ensures seamless data processing for critical enterprise workloads. Its high input/output operations per second (IOPS) make it ideal for database management, virtualization, and online transaction processing (OLTP) applications.

Enhanced Endurance with 3D NAND Technology

The inclusion of 3D NAND technology provides improved endurance and power efficiency compared to traditional NAND architectures. This advanced flash memory structure enhances data integrity and extends the lifespan of the SSD, reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for businesses.

Security and Reliability: The Role of SED Technology

Security is a critical concern for enterprises, and the Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 addresses this with Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology. This feature ensures that sensitive data remains protected from unauthorized access, meeting stringent compliance requirements for industries handling confidential information.

Data Protection and Encryption

The WUS4BB038D7P3E1 employs hardware-based encryption to safeguard stored data. It complies with security standards such as TCG Opal 2.0, enabling businesses to maintain data confidentiality without compromising performance.

Reliability for Mission-Critical Applications

With an industry-leading mean time between failures (MTBF) of over 2 million hours, this SSD is built for reliability. Its power-loss protection (PLP) mechanisms further enhance data integrity, preventing data corruption during unexpected power outages.

Optimized for Data Centers and Enterprise Workloads

The Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 is designed for large-scale deployments in data centers, offering superior scalability and performance. Whether used in hyper-converged infrastructures (HCI), high-speed caching, or data-intensive analytics, this SSD excels in managing heavy workloads with ease.

Compatibility with Enterprise Systems

Featuring the U.2 Small Form Factor (SFF), the WUS4BB038D7P3E1 is compatible with modern enterprise storage arrays, cloud computing environments, and high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructures. This ensures seamless integration into existing systems without requiring extensive modifications.

Energy Efficiency and Thermal Management

With a power-efficient design, the Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 minimizes energy consumption while maintaining peak performance. Its advanced thermal management features help regulate temperatures, reducing the risk of overheating and ensuring consistent operation in demanding conditions.

Advanced Error Correction and Data Integrity

Equipped with end-to-end data path protection and advanced error correction algorithms, this SSD guarantees data integrity and minimizes the risk of data loss. These features are particularly valuable in enterprise environments where data accuracy and consistency are paramount.

Scalability for Future Expansion

As businesses grow, so do their storage requirements. The Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 series is designed with scalability in mind, allowing enterprises to expand their storage capacity seamlessly without compromising performance.

Use Cases for Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 Series

The WUS4BB038D7P3E1 is well-suited for a wide range of enterprise applications, providing high-speed storage solutions for diverse workloads.

Database Management Systems (DBMS)

Businesses relying on SQL, NoSQL, and NewSQL databases benefit from the high IOPS and low latency of this SSD, ensuring rapid query processing and improved application responsiveness.

Virtualization and Cloud Storage

As cloud environments demand high availability and low latency, the Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN640 delivers exceptional performance for virtual machines, software-defined storage (SDS), and private cloud infrastructures.

AI and Machine Learning Workloads

For data-intensive AI and ML workloads, this SSD accelerates data processing, reducing training times and enhancing inference performance in real-time analytics applications.