Name: WUS4C6416DSP3X1 Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN840 1.6TB PCIe 3.1 x4 NVMe U.2 2.5-Inch Enterprise Solid State Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WUS4C6416DSP3X1
Price: 673.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN840 1.6TB NVMe Dual-Port PCIe U.2 SSD provides enterprise-level storage capacity and dual-port access within a 2.5-inch 15mm form factor. It fits in PCIe-enabled server environments requiring persistent storage with redundant connectivity for improved uptime and serviceability.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital

Technical Information
Capacity	1.6TB
NAND Flash	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
Memory Technology	Triple-Level Cell (TLC)
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hot Pluggable	Yes

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	15mm x 69.85mm x 100.45mm
Weight	0.60
Condition	Refurbished

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

Product Description
The Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN840 1.6TB NVMe dual-port PCIe U.2 SSD offers a robust storage solution for enterprise environments requiring persistent and high-throughput data access. Its 2.5-inch 15mm form factor with U.2 interface fits standard server and storage chassis, making it suitable for data center deployments. Designed primarily for IT professionals and system integrators managing storage arrays or high-availability server systems, this SSD supports dual-port functionality that enables simultaneous access paths for improved system uptime. Key Features 1.6TB storage capacity suited for large datasets NVMe protocol leveraging PCIe lanes for low latency Dual-port connectivity enabling redundant data paths 2.5-inch 15mm U.2 form factor compatible with enterprise servers Western Digital Ultrastar DC SN840 series reliability standards This SSD plays a critical role in enterprise storage architectures where consistent access and data integrity are necessary. Its dual-port design supports failover and load balancing scenarios, ensuring continuity in demanding workloads typical of data centers and cloud infrastructures.

Use Cases
This SSD is typically used in data center servers and storage arrays requiring high availability and scalable NVMe storage. It is suitable for workloads that demand consistent low-latency access and redundancy, such as virtualization, databases, and cloud services. How It's Used: Deployments in enterprise storage arrays requiring dual-port NVMe SSDs High-availability servers needing redundant data paths Virtualized environments with intensive random I/O workloads Cloud infrastructure nodes demanding scalable persistent storage Database servers requiring consistent access and data integrity Within these environments, the drive supports operational continuity through its dual-port feature, enabling failover and load balancing. It aligns with enterprise IT requirements for serviceability and scalable performance in PCIe-enabled systems.

FAQ's
What does dual-port mean for this SSD? Dual-port allows the SSD to be accessed through two separate PCIe paths, providing redundancy and improved availability in enterprise systems. Is the WUS4C6416DSP3X1 compatible with standard 2.5-inch server bays? Yes, it uses a 2.5-inch 15mm U.2 form factor designed to fit standard enterprise server and storage chassis bays. What interface does the Ultrastar DC SN840 use? It uses the NVMe protocol over a PCIe interface via a U.2 connector for fast data transfer. Can this SSD be used in high-availability storage systems? Yes, the dual-port functionality is specifically designed to support high-availability configurations requiring redundant data paths. What is the storage capacity of this model? The WUS4C6416DSP3X1 provides 1.6 terabytes of storage capacity suitable for enterprise workloads. Does this SSD require special configuration for dual-port operation? Dual-port operation depends on the host system and controller supporting multipath I/O; no additional SSD configuration is specified.