Name: 345-BEMD Dell 7.68TB SAS 24Gb/s 2.5-in Read-Intensive Hot-Plug SSD (1 DWPD)
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BEMD
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 345-BEMD is a 7.68TB 2.5-inch SAS SSD designed for read-intensive environments. It offers a 24Gb/s interface speed and supports hot-plug installation, with an endurance rating of 1 DWPD to manage workloads dominated by read operations.

General Information
Brand	Dell

Technical Information
Capacity	7.68TB
NAND Flash	3D NAND
Memory Technology	Enterprise Triple-Level Cell (eTLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SAS 24Gb/s
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Performance
Endurance (TBW)	2803.2TB

Physical Characteristics
Weight	0.60
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The Dell 345-BEMD SSD is tailored for environments requiring substantial read operations, offering 7.68TB of storage in a compact 2.5-inch drive. It is commonly utilized in data centers and enterprise storage systems where consistent read performance is critical. Typically deployed by IT professionals managing storage arrays, this SSD fits into systems needing durable and responsive read-intensive storage solutions. Key Features 7.68TB storage capacity suitable for large datasets SAS interface with 24Gb/s bandwidth for high-speed data transfer 2.5-inch drive size compatible with standard enterprise racks Read-intensive design featuring 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) endurance Hot-plug capability simplifying maintenance and replacement This SSD provides a balance between capacity and read endurance, fitting well into infrastructures focused on read-heavy workloads. Its hot-plug design enables minimal disruption during drive servicing, supporting continuous operations.

Use Cases
This SSD is suited for enterprise storage systems that handle large volumes of read-heavy data access. Ideal for data centers or server environments where maintenance flexibility and durable read performance are essential. How It's Used: Data center storage arrays requiring high-capacity read-intensive drives Enterprise servers managing large databases with frequent read operations Systems where hot-plug capability reduces downtime during drive swaps Applications needing SAS 24Gb/s interface for accelerated data throughput Environments prioritizing endurance tailored to one drive write per day workload In operational settings, this SSD supports consistent read performance while enabling efficient hardware management, contributing to storage infrastructure reliability without overextending write endurance requirements.

FAQ's
What does 1 DWPD mean for the 345-BEMD SSD? 1 DWPD indicates the drive can be fully written once per day over its warranty period, reflecting its suitability for read-intensive workloads rather than heavy write operations. Is the 345-BEMD compatible with 2.5-inch SAS bays? Yes, this SSD uses a 2.5-inch form factor and a SAS interface designed to fit standard 2.5-inch SAS drive bays in enterprise systems. What interface speed does the Dell 345-BEMD support? The drive supports a 24Gb/s SAS interface, enabling high-speed data transfers appropriate for demanding storage environments. Can the 345-BEMD be hot-swapped? Yes, it is designed with hot-plug functionality, allowing removal and replacement while the system is running to minimize downtime. Who typically uses the 345-BEMD SSD? This SSD is typically used by IT professionals in data centers and enterprises requiring reliable read-intensive storage solutions. What type of workloads is this SSD intended for? The SSD is intended for read-intensive workloads where the volume of read operations significantly exceeds write operations.