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The Dell 345-BMDX is a high-capacity enterprise NVMe solid-state drive engineered for next-generation data center deployments requiring extreme performance and reliability. With 15.36TB of usable capacity and PCIe Gen5 x4 connectivity, this drive delivers up to 14,000 MB/s sequential read throughput and 2.5 million random read IOPS, making it ideal for analytics, big data repositories, containerized applications, and virtual machine storage. The E3.S 2.5-inch form factor enables dense deployment in modern rack-mount and blade servers while maintaining optimal thermal management through horizontal orientation and standardized airflow paths. Built with BiCS Flash TLC NAND technology, the 345-BMDX is optimized for read-intensive workloads and integrates seamlessly with Dell PowerEdge 15th and 16th generation servers via PCIe Gen5 host bus adapters. Enterprise-class reliability features include advanced telemetry, multiple temperature sensors, and iDRAC integration for remote diagnostics and secure erase operations.
| Manufacturer part # | 345-BMDX |
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| Brand | Dell |
| Condition | New |
| SKU | 345-BMDX |
| Model Name | Dell 345-BMDX |
| Product Line | PowerEdge Enterprise Storage |
| Product Type | Hot-swap NVMe SSD |
| Usage Profile | Read-Intensive Endurance |
| Data Protection | Built-in data loss protection, high mean time between failures (MTBF) |
| Drive Orientation | Horizontal (optimized airflow) |
| Deployment Scenario | Dense rack-mount and blade server arrays with enterprise-class reliability requirements |
| Management Interface | Dell iDRAC integration for remote diagnostics, RAID/HBA configuration, secure erase |
| Compatible Server Platforms | Dell PowerEdge R760, R760xa, XR7620 (15th/16th Gen with PCIe Gen5 HBA support) |
| Total Capacity | 15.36TB |
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| NAND Technology | Kioxia BiCS Flash TLC (Triple-Level Cell) |
| Random Read IOPS | 2.5 million IOPS |
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| Sequential Read Performance | Up to 14,000 MB/s |
| Idle Power Consumption | ~1.2W (typical) |
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| Form Factor | E3.S 2.5-inch (7.5mm height) |
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| Thermal Management | Multiple temperature sensors, advanced telemetry, server-integrated cooling |
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| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Connector Type | SNIA SFF-TA-1032 slot-based |
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| Interface Protocol | PCI Express 5.0 x4 NVMe |
| Interface Bandwidth | 16GB/s theoretical (32 GT/s per lane × 4 lanes) |
The Dell 345-BMDX is compatible with next-generation Dell PowerEdge servers (15th and 16th generation) equipped with PCIe Gen5 host bus adapters and E3.S drive bays. Verify your specific server model supports both E3.S form factor and PCIe Gen5 speeds. The drive integrates with all major enterprise operating systems via standard NVMe drivers and Dell iDRAC management.
Requires PCIe Gen5 HBA or direct motherboard E3.S support
Requires PCIe Gen5 HBA or direct motherboard E3.S support
Requires PCIe Gen5 HBA or direct motherboard E3.S support
Accelerates large-scale data processing, machine learning model training, and real-time analytics workloads requiring massive throughput and low latency.
Supports high-performance relational and NoSQL databases with consistent low-latency access patterns and high queue depth operations.
Enables dense VM storage consolidation and containerized application deployments with predictable performance across multiple tenants.
Provides extreme bandwidth for scientific simulations, computational modeling, and data-intensive research requiring sustained sequential I/O.
Handles large media file repositories and real-time transcoding workflows with sustained read performance across multiple concurrent streams.
Optimizes analytical query performance on massive datasets with read-intensive access patterns and minimal write overhead.
The Dell 345-BMDX delivers up to 14,000 MB/s sequential read throughput via its PCIe Gen5 x4 interface. This represents a significant performance leap over PCIe Gen4 drives, with theoretical bandwidth of 16GB/s per the Gen5 specification (32 GT/s per lane × 4 lanes). This speed is essential for analytics workloads and large-file transfers.
The 345-BMDX is compatible with next-generation Dell PowerEdge servers featuring PCIe Gen5 host bus adapters and E3.S drive bays, including PowerEdge R760, R760xa, and XR7620 models. Verify your specific server model supports both E3.S form factor and PCIe Gen5 speeds before purchase. Configuration is managed through BIOS/UEFI and iDRAC.
The Dell 345-BMDX utilizes Kioxia BiCS Flash TLC (Triple-Level Cell) NAND technology. TLC NAND provides a balance between capacity, performance, and endurance, making it suitable for read-intensive enterprise workloads. The drive is optimized for analytics and data-intensive applications rather than write-heavy transactional workloads.
The E3.S form factor (SNIA SFF-TA-1032) uses a slot-based connector design distinct from U.2, enabling more efficient thermal management through horizontal orientation and standardized airflow paths. The 2.5-inch width with 7.5mm height allows denser deployment in modern servers while maintaining superior cooling compared to vertically mounted U.2 drives.
The Dell 345-BMDX delivers 2.5 million random read IOPS, enabling high-concurrency workloads with multiple parallel I/O operations. This metric is critical for database queries, virtualization, and containerized applications requiring consistent sub-millisecond latency across thousands of simultaneous requests.
The 345-BMDX integrates with Dell's iDRAC management platform for secure erase operations and remote diagnostics. Enterprise-class reliability features include advanced telemetry and multiple temperature sensors for proactive monitoring. Verify specific encryption support with your PowerEdge server's security configuration options.
The Dell 345-BMDX operates within 0°C to 70°C ambient temperature range. The E3.S form factor's horizontal orientation and integration with server airflow management systems ensure efficient thermal dissipation during sustained high-performance operations, preventing throttling and maintaining consistent speed.
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