Name: 345-BEIU Dell 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-in Read-Intensive Hot-Plug SSD (1 DWPD)
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BEIU
Price: 2784.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Read-Intensive Hot-Plug SSD is designed to provide substantial storage with a SATA interface in a 2.5-inch form factor. Featuring 1 DWPD endurance rating, it is suited for workloads with heavy read operations and supports hot-plugging for efficient maintenance in Dell systems.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Capacity	3.84TB
NAND Flash	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Performance
Max Sequential Read	560 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	520 MB/s
Random Read	98,000 IOPS (4KB)
Random Write	32,000 IOPS (4KB)
Endurance (TBW)	7008 TBW

Physical Characteristics
Weight	0.60
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell 3.84TB SATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Read-Intensive Hot-Plug SSD offers substantial storage capacity tailored for environments requiring high read throughput. It is commonly used in data centers and enterprise setups where read-intensive applications prevail. IT administrators and system engineers typically deploy this SSD within Dell server and storage platforms to enhance data accessibility and operational continuity. Key Features 3.84TB storage capacity supports large data sets SATA interface delivering 6Gb/s transfer speeds 2.5-inch form factor compatible with standard drive bays Read-intensive design with 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) endurance Hot-plug capability for in-service drive replacement This SSD provides reliable storage for applications predominately involving high read loads while enabling maintenance without system downtime through its hot-plug design. It fits well in enterprise environments requiring consistent read access to large volumes of data.

Use Cases
This SSD is typically utilized in enterprise and data center environments where read-intensive workloads are common. It is suitable for deployment in Dell servers and storage arrays requiring hot-plug support and substantial storage capacity. How It's Used: Hosting read-heavy databases where consistent access speed is needed Providing fast storage for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environments Supporting content delivery networks requiring frequent read operations Implementing caching layers in storage systems to accelerate read requests Replacing or upgrading drives in Dell server platforms with minimal downtime In these roles, the SSD facilitates data accessibility and system availability by combining a sizeable capacity with the ability to be replaced without shutting down the system.

FAQ's
What does 1 DWPD mean for this Dell SSD? 1 DWPD means the drive is rated to be written to once per day over its warranty period, indicating its suitability for read-intensive workloads rather than heavy write operations. Is the 345-BEIU compatible with standard 2.5-inch drive bays? Yes, the Dell 345-BEIU is designed in a 2.5-inch form factor, making it compatible with standard bays that support this size. Can the SSD be replaced without shutting down the system? Yes, this SSD features hot-plug capability, allowing drive replacement during operation without powering down the system. What interface does the Dell 345-BEIU use? The SSD uses a SATA interface supporting 6 Gb/s transfer speeds, suitable for many enterprise storage configurations. Who typically uses this Dell SSD model? This SSD is typically used by IT administrators and engineers managing Dell servers and storage systems focused on read-intensive applications. Is this SSD optimized for specific workloads? The 345-BEIU is optimized for read-intensive workloads, making it appropriate for environments where read operations significantly exceed write operations.