Name: VMW2P Dell 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 3.5-Inch SSD for PowerEdge
Brand: Dell
SKU: VMW2P
Price: 624.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The VMW2P Dell 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 3.5-Inch Solid State Drive is designed to provide reliable storage performance for Dell PowerEdge servers. It fits into the standard 3.5-inch bays and is optimized for workloads that involve frequent reading of data, offering a solid balance of capacity and speed without extra complexity.

General Information
Brand	Dell
Part Number	VMW2P

Technical Information
Capacity	960GB
Memory Technology	Multi-Level Cell (MLC)
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6GB/s
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Performance
Max Sequential Read	Up to 560 MB/s
Max Sequential Write	Up to 520 MB/s
Random Read	Up to 90,000 IOPS (4KB, random)
Random Write	Up to 35,000 IOPS (4KB, random)

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	25.4 x 101.6 x 146.99 mm
Weight	1.10
Condition	Refurbished

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Dell 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 3.5-Inch Solid State Drive is built to enhance storage performance in server environments. It is commonly used in Dell PowerEdge servers where consistent read operations and quick access to data are critical. Designed for IT professionals and data center managers, this drive offers a balance of capacity and reliability suitable for workloads with heavy read demands, such as virtualization, database applications, and web servers. Key Features High-capacity 960GB SSD supporting SATA 6Gb/s for fast data transfer Built specifically for read-intensive applications, improving efficiency 3.5-inch size fits standard Dell PowerEdge server bays Enhanced durability to handle enterprise-level workloads Low latency to support quick data retrieval This SSD is typically deployed in enterprise servers where quick and frequent data reads are required. It helps maintain smooth operation of business-critical applications and can be found in environments demanding consistent performance without compromising storage capacity.

Use Cases
The Dell 960GB SATA 6Gb/s Read Intensive 3.5-Inch Solid State Drive is commonly deployed in enterprise IT environments where high read performance and storage reliability are critical. It is well-suited for use within Dell PowerEdge servers handling workloads dominated by read operations, such as database query acceleration and virtualization read caching. How It's Used: Accelerating read-heavy database servers in mid-size data centers by providing lower latency access to frequently accessed data. Supporting virtualization infrastructures where guest operating systems require fast, consistent read performance for boot and application loading. Enhancing storage clusters in enterprise environments by serving as a read cache layer to optimize throughput and reduce backend storage load. Deploying in edge computing appliances that process large volumes of read requests with limited write operations in remote or branch office setups. Integrating within archival or content delivery systems focused on serving static or semi-static data efficiently to end users. This SSD balances capacity and read performance to improve operational efficiency in workloads where read access is predominant. Its integration into Dell PowerEdge servers facilitates scalability and consistent data retrieval speeds, supporting business-critical applications with predictable performance requirements.