Name: 345-BCKM Dell 3.84TB 12Gb/s SAS SED Mixed Use 2.5-Inch Hot-Plug Solid State Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BCKM
Price: 2720.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (117 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 345-BCKM 3.84TB 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch Mixed Use SSD is designed to provide enterprise-grade performance and reliability. With fast sequential and random IOPS speeds, it is ideal for environments requiring high data throughput and responsiveness. The use of 3D TLC NAND technology and the Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) feature makes it a secure and efficient choice for businesses seeking to optimize their storage solutions.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	345-BCKM
Drive Type	Internal (SSD)

Technical Information
Capacity	3.84TB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s
MTBF	2 Million Hours

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 2,100 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 1,000 MB/s
Random Read	Up to 500,000 IOPS
Random Write	Up to 100,000 IOPS

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	0.28 x 2.75 x 4.00 inches
Weight	0.50
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Dell 345-BCKM 3.84TB 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch Mixed Use Solid State Drive is designed to deliver high-performance storage solutions for enterprise environments. With a 3.84TB capacity, this SSD offers excellent sequential read speeds of up to 2,100 MB/s and sequential write speeds of up to 1,000 MB/s. It utilizes 3D TLC NAND flash technology and includes Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) technology, ensuring both security and high durability. Key Features Large Storage Capacity: 3.84TB storage capacity suitable for mixed-use environments. Fast Sequential Performance: Sequential read speeds of up to 2,100 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,000 MB/s for enhanced data transfers. Advanced NAND Technology: Built with 3D TLC NAND for reliable and efficient storage. Self-Encrypting Drive (SED): Built-in security for data protection and encryption. High Random IOPS: Random read speeds up to 500,000 IOPS and random write speeds up to 100,000 IOPS for fast access to data. The Dell 345-BCKM SSD is a robust solution for demanding workloads, ensuring high throughput and fast response times across a variety of applications.

Use Cases
The Dell 345-BCKM 3.84TB 12Gb/s SAS 2.5-Inch Mixed Use SSD is optimized for enterprise environments needing a balance of high performance and endurance. This drive is particularly beneficial in data centers and virtualization platforms where mixed workload demands and rapid data access are critical to maintaining operational efficiency. How It's Used: Supporting mixed-use workloads in virtualization clusters to enhance VM boot times and application responsiveness. Deploying in high-density rack servers within data centers requiring fast random I/O for database transactions. Utilization in enterprise storage arrays that demand secure, encrypted data storage for compliance-sensitive applications. Edge computing nodes processing real-time analytics where sustained write performance and encryption are essential. Replacement or upgrade in legacy SAS storage environments to improve throughput without redesigning existing infrastructure. This SSD's combination of strong sequential and random I/O capabilities, coupled with self-encrypting features, enables IT teams to maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing storage infrastructures tailored for demanding enterprise applications.