What is the endurance rating of the Dell 345-BERG SSD?

The Dell 345-BERG features 1 DWPD endurance, allowing the full 960GB capacity to be written once per day over the warranty period. This read-intensive rating suits environments with high read-to-write ratios like databases and virtualization, providing reliable performance without excessive wear.

What interface does the 345-BERG use and why SAS over SATA?

It uses SAS 24Gbps interface with dual-port support, superior error handling, and higher queue depths than SATA. This enables faster data transfer up to 2400MB/s, better multi-user performance, and compatibility with enterprise SAS controllers in Dell servers.

Is the Dell 345-BERG hot-swappable?

Yes, the 2.5-inch SSD includes a hot-plug tray for tool-less installation. This allows replacement or upgrades in live servers without powering down, minimizing downtime in data center operations.

What workloads is the 345-BERG optimized for?

Read-intensive workloads such as cloud services, analytics, virtualization, and database hosting. TLC NAND and 1 DWPD balance cost, density, and endurance for moderate writes with high read speeds.

What enterprise features does it include?

Advanced features like power loss protection, end-to-end data protection, advanced ECC, 512e format, and ISE technology ensure data safety during failures. Validated for Dell PowerEdge and PowerVault systems.

What form factor and compatibility does it have?

2.5-inch SFF with tray, compatible with Dell servers supporting SAS SSDs. Fits standard drive bays for high-density configurations in rackmount systems.

345-BERG - Dell 345-BERG 960GB SAS24G RI 2.5in Hotplug SSD Tray

Name: Dell 345-BERG 960GB SAS24G RI 2.5in Hotplug SSD Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BERG
Price: 1492 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Dell 345-BERG is an enterprise-grade 960GB SAS SSD designed for data center servers and storage arrays handling read-intensive workloads like virtualization, databases, cloud computing, and analytics. Featuring a high-speed 24Gbps SAS interface with dual-port support, TLC NAND flash, and 1 DWPD endurance rating, it provides reliable performance with up to 2400MB/s transfer rates, advanced error correction, power loss protection, and end-to-end data integrity. The 2.5-inch hot-swappable form factor with tray enables seamless upgrades without downtime, ensuring compatibility with Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault systems. Ideal for mission-critical environments requiring stability, low latency, and high density storage. Enterprise features include 512e advanced format, ISE technology for enhanced reliability, and rigorous validation for long-term operation in multi-user setups.

960GB capacity with TLC NAND flash memory.
SAS 24Gbps interface supports dual-port connectivity.
1 DWPD endurance for read-intensive workloads.
2.5-inch hot-plug form factor with tray included.
512e format and ISE for enterprise reliability.
Power loss protection ensures data integrity.

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Featuring

Product Type
Manufacturer part #	345-BERG
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
ROHS	Compliant
Model	345-BERG
Features	Power loss protection, end-to-end data protection, advanced ECC
Endurance	1 DWPD
NAND Type	TLC (Triple-Level Cell)
Usage Type	Read Intensive
Installation	Hot-swappable with tray
Product Line	Dell Data Center Storage

Compatible systems

Broad compatibility with Dell enterprise servers and storage via standard 2.5in SAS bays; requires 24Gbps SAS infrastructure.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: Various
Form factor: 2.5in SAS bays
Generation: 14G+
Validated for enterprise servers with SAS backplanes.
Dell PowerVault
Model: ME4 series
Form factor: 2.5in
Compatible with storage arrays supporting 24Gbps SAS SSDs.

Best for

Data Centers
High-density storage in rack servers for read-heavy traffic and mission-critical uptime.
Virtualization
Fast VM boot times and low-latency access in hypervisor environments like VMware or Hyper-V.
Databases
Optimized queries and reporting in SQL/NoSQL setups with frequent reads and moderate writes.
Cloud Computing
Scalable storage for multi-tenant platforms requiring reliable endurance and SAS connectivity.
Analytics
Big data processing with rapid data retrieval from large datasets in Hadoop or Spark clusters.

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SAS Enterprise SSDs 960GB Enterprise SSDs Dell Enterprise SSDs 2.5-inch Enterprise SSDs

Format	512e Advanced Format, ISE
Capacity	960GB
Data Transfer	Up to 2400 MB/s

Height	15mm
Form Factor	2.5-inch SFF

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