What interface and speed does the Dell 345-BKKJ SSD support?

The Dell 345-BKKJ uses SAS 24Gbps interface, delivering transfer rates up to 24Gbit/s. Backward compatible with 12Gbps SAS controllers, it excels in mixed-speed environments while maximizing bandwidth for PowerEdge servers in 14G-16G generations.

Is the 345-BKKJ suitable for read-intensive workloads?

Yes, rated at 1 DWPD (drive writes per day) over 5 years, it handles read-heavy applications like virtualization, databases, and analytics. Provides balanced endurance/cost for 70/30 read/write ratios common in enterprise servers.

What form factor and carrier does this SSD use?

2.5-inch SFF SSD housed in 3.5-inch hybrid carrier. Compatible with standard 3.5in bays in Dell PowerEdge R/T/M series, enabling easy upgrades without chassis modifications.

Which PowerEdge servers support the 345-BKKJ?

Designed for 14G, 15G, and 16G PowerEdge servers including R640, R740, T440. Hot-plug functionality and ISE optimization ensure seamless integration in PERC RAID or HBA configurations.

What is the endurance rating and sector format?

1 DWPD endurance with 512e emulation sector size. Supports advanced features like power-loss protection, making it reliable for mission-critical storage in data centers.

How does SAS 24Gbps compare to SATA for servers?

SAS 24Gbps offers dual-port redundancy, higher queue depths, and error correction over SATA. Ideal for enterprise with >1000 IOPS demands, while SATA suits lighter workloads.

345-BKKJ - Dell 345-BKKJ 1.92TB SAS24G RI 2.5in w/3.5in Tray

Name: Dell 345-BKKJ 1.92TB SAS24G RI 2.5in w/3.5in Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BKKJ
Price: 4302 USD
Availability: InStock

345-BKKJ - Dell 345-BKKJ 1.92TB SAS24G RI 2.5in w/3.5in Tray | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 345-BKKJ is a high-capacity 1.92TB SAS SSD designed for read-intensive enterprise applications in PowerEdge servers. Featuring SAS 24Gbps interface, it provides superior data transfer rates up to 24Gbit/s, enabling efficient handling of large datasets in virtualization, databases, and cloud infrastructure. The 2.5-inch SFF drive ships in a 3.5-inch hybrid carrier, ensuring compatibility with standard server bays across 14th, 15th, and 16th generation PowerEdge systems. With 1 DWPD endurance rating and 512e sector format, it balances cost and reliability for workloads dominated by reads, such as boot drives, caching, and analytics. Hot-plug capability minimizes downtime during maintenance. Optimized for ISE (Intelligent Storage Enclosure) environments, it supports advanced power-loss protection and thermal management, reducing TCO in dense rack deployments. Ideal for SMB to large-scale data centers seeking scalable NVMe-alternative SAS storage.

1.92TB capacity stores massive datasets in enterprise servers.
SAS 24Gbps interface enables ultra-fast data transfers up to 24Gbit/s.
Read-intensive 1 DWPD endurance for high-read workloads over 5 years.
2.5in SFF drive in 3.5in hybrid carrier fits standard PowerEdge bays.
512e sector format ensures compatibility with modern RAID controllers.
Hot-plug design supports maintenance without server downtime.

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Featuring

Workload Rating
Manufacturer part #	345-BKKJ
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	345-BKKJ
Hot Plug	Yes
NAND Type	TLC
Sector Size	512e
Product Line	PowerEdge SSD
Product Type	SAS SSD Read Intensive
Compatibility	PowerEdge 14G/15G/16G
Component For	Server/Workstation

Compatible systems

Broad compatibility with Dell PowerEdge 14G+ servers via standard SAS infrastructure. No additional firmware required.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R640/R740/R750
Form factor: 2.5in/3.5in Hybrid
Generation: 14G/15G/16G
Native hot-plug support via PERC HBA/RAID.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: T440/T560
Form factor: 3.5in bays
Generation: 14G/15G
Tower servers with SAS backplanes.

Best for

Data Center Storage
Primary or cache storage in rack servers for high-read transactional workloads.
Virtualization
VM boot drives and hypervisor storage pools requiring fast random reads.
Database Servers
OLTP/OLAP systems benefiting from 1 DWPD endurance and SAS reliability.
Cloud Infrastructure
Multi-tenant environments with read-heavy object and block storage needs.
Big Data Analytics
Hadoop/Spark clusters for sequential read-intensive data processing.

Capacity	1.92 TB
Enclosure	3.5-inch Hybrid Carrier
Form Factor	2.5-inch SFF

Dell 345-BKKJ 1.92TB SAS24G RI 2.5in w/3.5in Tray

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