What servers is the Dell 345-BEWW compatible with?

Designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, and 16G servers including R/T/C series rackmount and tower models. Compatible with PERC HBA345, H755, and HBA355 controllers supporting all standard RAID levels. Uses standard 2.5in SFF hot-plug bays with W-TRAY carrier.

What performance does this SAS SSD deliver?

SAS 24Gbps interface provides up to 2100MB/s sequential read and 2000MB/s sequential write speeds with 512e format. Optimized for read-intensive workloads delivering consistent random I/O performance suitable for virtualization hosts and web servers.

Is this drive hot-plug capable?

Yes, fully hot-plug supported with integrated Dell W-TRAY carrier. Features enterprise power-loss protection and thermal management for safe drive extraction/insertion without system interruption. Compatible with redundant power/hot-swap server backplanes.

What workload is this SSD optimized for?

Read Intensive rating with 1 DWPD endurance suits applications with 70/30 read/write ratios including web servers, file servers, backup targets, and virtualization. TLC 3D NAND provides enterprise reliability at mixed workload cost point.

Does it support RAID configurations?

Yes, validated with Dell PERC controllers for RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60 including mixed SAS/SATA environments. Dual-port SAS design enables high availability configurations with automatic failover and load balancing.

What is the form factor and tray type?

2.5-inch SFF (15mm height) drive with Dell PowerEdge W-TRAY (standard small form factor carrier). Fits all standard PowerEdge 2.5in hot-plug bays across 14G-16G server generations.

345-BEWW - Dell 345-BEWW 960GB SAS 24Gbps RI 2.5in SSD w/Tray

Name: Dell 345-BEWW 960GB SAS 24Gbps RI 2.5in SSD w/Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BEWW
Price: 1492 USD
Availability: InStock

345-BEWW - Dell 345-BEWW 960GB SAS 24Gbps RI 2.5in SSD w/Tray | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 345-BEWW is a 960GB SAS Read Intensive solid state drive designed specifically for enterprise server environments, featuring a high-speed 24Gbps SAS interface and 512e Advanced Format technology. This 2.5-inch hot-plug SSD with integrated tray is optimized for Dell PowerEdge servers of the 14th, 15th, and 16th generations, providing reliable performance for read-intensive workloads such as web servers, file servers, and virtualization hosts. With SAS 24Gbps connectivity, it delivers superior bandwidth compared to SATA alternatives, enabling faster data transfers and lower latency in multi-drive configurations. The read-intensive endurance rating makes it suitable for applications with high read-to-write ratios, offering consistent I/O performance under sustained loads. Hot-plug capability ensures minimal downtime during maintenance or drive replacements in mission-critical systems. Compatible with Dell's enterprise RAID controllers and backplanes, this SSD supports advanced power-loss protection and thermal management features essential for 24/7 data center operations. Its compact 2.5-inch form factor with tray simplifies installation in standard server bays, while enterprise-grade components ensure long-term reliability and data integrity. Ideal for IT professionals seeking cost-effective storage upgrades that balance capacity, speed, and durability for business-critical applications.

960GB SAS 24Gbps RI SSD w/Tray.
2.5in Hot-Plug PowerEdge 14/15/16G.
512e TLC Read Intensive 1 DWPD.
2100/2000 MB/s Seq R/W speeds.
Enterprise Power-Loss Protection.
SAS Dual-Port High Availability.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	345-BEWW
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	960GB SAS RI SSD
Hot Plug	Supported
Device Type	Enterprise SSD - SAS RI
Product Line	PowerEdge Server Storage
Product Type	SAS Solid State Drive - Read Intensive
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, 16G Servers
Sequential Read	Up to 2100 MB/s
Endurance Rating	Read Intensive 1 DWPD

Compatible systems

Native compatibility with Dell PowerEdge 14G-16G servers and major enterprise OS. Requires PERC SAS controllers and 24Gbps backplanes.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R740
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 14th Gen
PERC H730/H740P controller required
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
PERC H755/HBA355 supported
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R760
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 16th Gen
Full support with latest BIOS
Dell PowerEdge
Model: T440
Form factor: Tower
Generation: 14th Gen
Standard 2.5in bays

Best for

Web Servers
High-read OLTP workloads serving dynamic content with Apache, Nginx, or IIS requiring low-latency random reads across multiple virtual hosts.
Virtualization
VMware vSphere or Hyper-V clusters where boot storms and VM migrations demand consistent read performance from shared storage pools.

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

MTBF	2.5 Million Hours
NAND Flash	TLC 3D NAND
Sector Size	512e Advanced Format
Storage Capacity	960GB

Height	15mm 2.5-inch SFF
Tray Type	Dell PowerEdge W-TRAY
Form Factor	2.5-inch Hot-Plug with Tray

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