Which interface does the Dell 345-BLXD SSD use?

This drive is described as a PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD. That means it uses a PCIe Gen4 interface together with the NVMe protocol in a U.2 small form factor, aligning it with modern server backplanes that are designed for PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 connectivity.

What form factor does the Dell 345-BLXD require?

The model is identified as a PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD. U.2 SFF indicates a 2.5 inch small form factor suitable for systems that provide U.2 NVMe drive bays. When planning deployments, ensure the target servers or storage enclosures offer compatible U.2 small form factor NVMe slots.

Is the Dell 345-BLXD intended for enterprise environments?

Yes, this drive is categorized at the enterprise product level and listed under 15.36TB enterprise read intensive SSD in the solid state drive category. This positioning aligns it with use in servers and data center infrastructure rather than client or consumer systems.

: "How can procurement teams uniquely identify this drive?

Procurement teams can use the SKU 345-BLXD along with the description 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD from Dell. Referencing both the SKU and the model description helps ensure that sourcing and reordering consistently target the same enterprise drive across projects.

345-BLXD - Dell 345-BLXD 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD

Name: Dell 345-BLXD 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BLXD
Price: 19122 USD
Availability: InStock

345-BLXD - Dell 345-BLXD 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 345-BLXD is a 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF solid state drive designed for enterprise environments that need substantial flash capacity and a modern PCIe interface. As a PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD, it is suited to current server platforms that support this form factor and interface. With 15.36TB of solid state storage, IT teams can consolidate workloads that require significant capacity into fewer drives while leveraging NVMe connectivity. The U.2 small form factor allows use in standard 2.5 inch enterprise bays where U.2 NVMe is supported. This drive aligns with enterprise read intensive categories, making it appropriate for deployments where flash capacity and NVMe connectivity are the primary requirements documented. Organizations evaluating this model can treat it as an enterprise level option within the 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF SSD class for compatible infrastructure.

15.36TB capacity in a single NVMe U.2 SFF drive
PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface for modern servers
U.2 small form factor for 2.5 inch NVMe bays
Enterprise level solid state drive classification
Dell branded SSD for standardized deployments
SKU 345-BLXD for consistent repeat ordering

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Manufacturer part #	345-BLXD
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	345-BLXD
Capacity	15.36TB
Use Case	Enterprise read intensive
Drive Class	Read intensive
Form Factor	2.5-inch SFF
Product Line	Enterprise SSD
Product Type	Internal solid state drive
Tray Included	With tray (W-TRAY)

Compatible systems

No system or OS compatibility data explicitly tied to 345-BLXD was found.

Best for

Enterprise servers
Suitable for enterprise servers that require a 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF solid state drive for high capacity flash storage in supported 2.5 inch NVMe bays.
Data center storage
Appropriate for data center storage nodes that standardize on PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF drives and need 15.36TB capacity per drive for dense flash deployments.
NVMe infrastructure refresh
Useful for environments refreshing to PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF media, where a 15.36TB enterprise SSD aligns with existing or planned U.2 NVMe backplanes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity of the Dell 345-BLXD SSD?

The Dell 345-BLXD is specified as a 15.36TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SFF solid state drive. This capacity allows each drive to store a substantial amount of data within a single small form factor unit, supporting high density flash deployments in compatible enterprise systems and chassis.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 15.36TB Enterprise SSDs Dell Enterprise SSDs 2.5-inch Enterprise SSDs

Connector	U.2
Interface	PCIe Gen4 NVMe
Host Interface	PCI Express Gen4 NVMe U.2
Drive Interface Standard	PCI Express 4.0

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