Which interface does the Dell 345-BEFY SSD use?

The Dell 345-BEFY SSD uses a SATA 6Gbps interface. This standard SATA 6Gbps connection allows the drive to integrate with servers and storage platforms that support SATA-based 2.5 inch bays. For procurement teams, confirming SATA 6Gbps ensures alignment with existing controller and backplane capabilities.

What form factor does the Dell 345-BEFY SSD support?

The Dell 345-BEFY is a 2.5 inch solid state drive. This 2.5 inch form factor is commonly used in enterprise servers and storage arrays, enabling it to fit standard 2.5 inch drive bays. Knowing the form factor helps ensure mechanical compatibility when planning deployments or upgrades.

How is the endurance of the Dell 345-BEFY characterized?

The Dell 345-BEFY is specified as a Read Intensive drive with an endurance rating of 1 DWPD. The 1 DWPD designation indicates the drive is intended for workloads where the total volume of data written per day is roughly equivalent to one full drive write. This helps align application write intensity with the drive’s design profile.

Does the Dell 345-BEFY support hot plug operation?

Yes, the Dell 345-BEFY is described as a Hot Plug SSD. This means it is designed for use in systems that support inserting or removing 2.5 inch SATA drives without powering down the system, when the platform provides hot plug capabilities. This can be important for maintenance and replacement planning.

Is the Dell 345-BEFY suitable for read-focused workloads?

The Dell 345-BEFY is identified as a Read Intensive SSD with a 1 DWPD rating. This characterization indicates it is intended primarily for read-dominated workloads rather than heavy write scenarios. Aligning the drive with read-focused applications helps maintain endurance expectations and consistent behavior over its service life.

What type of environments is the Dell 345-BEFY designed for?

The Dell 345-BEFY is categorized as an enterprise solid state drive and offers 3.84TB capacity, a SATA 6Gbps interface, a 2.5 inch form factor, and a Read Intensive 1 DWPD profile with hot plug design. These characteristics make it suited to enterprise environments that use SATA 6Gbps 2.5 inch bays and have predominantly read-heavy workloads.

345-BEFY - Dell 345-BEFY 3.84TB SATA 6Gbps 2.5in Read Intensive SSD

Name: Dell 345-BEFY 3.84TB SATA 6Gbps 2.5in Read Intensive SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BEFY
Price: 3465 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Dell 345-BEFY is a 3.84TB SATA 6Gbps 2.5 inch Read Intensive 1 DWPD Hot Plug solid state drive designed for enterprise storage environments. With its 3.84TB capacity, it supports consolidation of read-focused workloads in compact server and storage platforms that accept 2.5 inch drives. The SATA 6Gbps interface aligns with common enterprise backplanes and controllers that standardize on SATA connectivity. As a Read Intensive SSD rated at 1 DWPD, it is engineered for applications with predominantly read-heavy access patterns. The 2.5 inch form factor and hot plug capability support serviceability in compatible systems, allowing drives to be added or replaced without planned downtime when supported by the host platform. Positioned for enterprise use, this SSD is suited to environments that require consistent read performance characteristics and standardized SATA 6Gbps infrastructure.

3.84TB capacity in a 2.5 inch SSD form factor
SATA 6Gbps interface for broad compatibility
Read Intensive design for read-focused workloads
1 DWPD endurance rating for planned usage
Hot Plug SSD for compatible swap-capable bays
Enterprise-level solid state drive classification

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Featuring

Enterprise Class
Manufacturer part #	345-BEFY
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	345-BEFY
Capacity	3.84 TB
Usage Type	Read intensive
Drive Class	Read Intensive SSD
Form Factor	2.5 inch
Product Line	PowerEdge compatible SSD
Product Type	Solid State Drive
Compatibility	Designed for Dell PowerEdge servers

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Enterprise servers
Suitable for enterprise servers that require 3.84TB of SATA 6Gbps storage in a 2.5 inch form factor, using a Read Intensive 1 DWPD drive profile.
Read-heavy applications
Aligned to read-focused workloads due to its Read Intensive 1 DWPD design, supporting applications with predominantly read operations over time.
SATA 6Gbps storage arrays
Fits storage arrays standardized on SATA 6Gbps connectivity and 2.5 inch drive bays, using 3.84TB Read Intensive SSDs for capacity-oriented deployments.
Hot plug server bays
Appropriate for systems that support hot plug 2.5 inch SATA drives, allowing replacement or expansion with minimal operational disruption.
Enterprise data consolidation
Useful where 3.84TB 2.5 inch drives help consolidate read-intensive datasets into fewer slots within enterprise platforms using SATA 6Gbps.

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DWPD Rating	1 DWPD
Endurance Rating	1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day)

Interface	SATA 6 Gbps
Connector Type	SATA
Drive Interface	SATA 6 Gbit/s
Drive Interface Standard	SATA-6Gbps

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