Name: 401-ABFL Dell 6.4TB PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe Mixed Use U.2 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive
Brand: Dell
SKU: 401-ABFL
Price: 3600.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The Dell 6.4TB NVMe Mixed Use U.2 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive (401-ABFL) offers high-performance storage with a substantial capacity of 6.4TB. Designed for mixed-use workloads, this drive excels in both read and write-intensive applications, thanks to its high sequential read and write speeds. With its U.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and 2.5-inch SFF form factor, the drive easily integrates into enterprise systems, providing a reliable and efficient storage solution for modern data environments.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	401-ABFL
Drive Type	NVMe

Technical Information
Capacity	6.4TB
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	PCIe Gen 3.0 x4
MTBF	2 Million Hours

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 3,200 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 1,600 MB/s
Random Read	Up to 500,000 IOPS
Random Write	Up to 50,000 IOPS

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	15 x 70 x 100 mm
Weight	0.50
Condition	Refurbished

Product Description
The Dell 6.4TB NVMe Mixed Use U.2 2.5-Inch Solid State Drive (model 401-ABFL) offers exceptional storage performance for enterprise environments. With its U.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 interface, it delivers sequential read speeds up to 3,200 MB/s and sequential write speeds up to 1,600 MB/s, ensuring fast and reliable data access. The 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) design ensures compatibility with various enterprise storage systems, allowing seamless integration into existing infrastructures. This SSD features Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash technology, which provides a good balance between performance and endurance. It is optimized for mixed-use workloads, supporting both read and write-intensive applications. The drive's 1 Drive Write Per Day (DWPD) endurance guarantees that it can handle substantial write cycles, making it suitable for demanding environments. Key Features 6.4TB capacity for storing large amounts of data U.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe interface for ultra-fast data transfers Sequential read speeds up to 3,200 MB/s and write speeds up to 1,600 MB/s for efficient performance 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) for compatibility with a wide range of systems Triple-Level Cell (TLC) NAND flash technology for balanced performance and endurance Random Read IOPS of up to 500,000 for responsive data retrieval Random Write IOPS of up to 50,000 for efficient data writing Designed for mixed-use workloads with 1 DWPD endurance This SSD provides excellent performance and capacity, making it a suitable solution for businesses that require fast and reliable storage for mixed-use workloads. It is an ideal choice for applications in cloud environments, data centers, and enterprise IT systems that demand high-speed data processing and storage.

Use Cases
The Dell 6.4TB PCIe Gen 3.0 x4 NVMe Mixed Use U.2 SSD is optimized for enterprise environments requiring high-capacity, balanced read/write performance. It is particularly suited for IT infrastructures where mixed workloads demand both speed and endurance, such as virtualization and database management. How It's Used: Deployment in data center storage clusters handling transactional databases with mixed read/write access patterns. Utilization in virtualized environments for hosting multiple VMs with diverse I/O workloads in enterprise IT infrastructures. Integration within rack-mounted storage arrays supporting medium-duty mixed-use applications in SMB networks. Implementation in edge computing nodes requiring fast, reliable storage with endurance to sustain mixed workloads. Use in content delivery networks (CDNs) where balanced throughput supports caching and streaming services. This SSD enables consistent performance and endurance critical for operational efficiency in demanding environments. Its form factor and interface support scalability and integration within established enterprise storage systems.