What performance does the Dell 345-BMBS SSD provide?

The Dell 345-BMBS delivers up to 14,000 MB/s sequential reads and 2.5 million random read IOPS via PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe interface. This enables wire-speed performance for read-heavy workloads like analytics and virtualization in high-density server configs.

Which form factor does the 345-BMBS use and what density does it support?

E3.S 2.5-inch (7.5mm thick) with SNIA SFF-TA-1032 connector allows 10-16+ drives in 1U chassis. Ideal for rack servers needing petabyte-scale storage per rack unit with optimal airflow.

What servers is the Dell 345-BMBS compatible with?

Designed for Dell PowerEdge R760, R760xa, XR7620 with PCIe Gen5 HBAs or E3.S bays. Managed via iDRAC for RAID/HBA modes; verify BIOS support for full Gen5 speeds.

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

Yes, read-intensive profile with BiCS TLC NAND handles sustained reads for databases, VMs, containers. Enterprise endurance optimized for Dell platforms with quality testing.

How does PCIe Gen5 benefit the 345-BMBS over Gen4?

Gen5 doubles per-lane bandwidth to 32 GT/s, providing ~16 GB/s theoretical max. Reduces latency vs Gen4 for real-time apps like AI data pipelines and cloud services.

What is the NAND type and endurance profile?

BiCS Flash TLC NAND in read-intensive configuration suits analytics, caching. Delivers consistent performance under load with Dell-optimized firmware for PowerEdge reliability.

345-BMBS - Dell 345-BMBS 15.36TB PCIe5 NVMe E3.S Read Intensive SSD

Name: Dell 345-BMBS 15.36TB PCIe5 NVMe E3.S Read Intensive SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BMBS
Price: 22820 USD
Availability: InStock

345-BMBS - Dell 345-BMBS 15.36TB PCIe5 NVMe E3.S Read Intensive SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 345-BMBS is a high-capacity 15.36TB NVMe SSD engineered for read-intensive enterprise applications in data centers. Featuring PCIe Gen5 x4 interface and BiCS Flash TLC NAND, it achieves up to 14,000 MB/s sequential read speeds and 2.5 million random read IOPS, enabling low-latency access for large databases, virtual machines, containerized apps, and AI workloads. The E3.S 2.5-inch (7.5mm) form factor supports ultra-high density in 1U servers, with slot-based installation per SNIA SFF-TA-1032 for superior airflow and thermal management. Optimized firmware ensures consistent performance under sustained loads in Dell PowerEdge platforms like R760, R760xa. As a hot-swap drive, it simplifies maintenance in mission-critical environments. Ideal for consolidating petabyte-scale storage while minimizing rack space and power draw.

15.36TB capacity supports massive databases and VMs.
PCIe Gen5 x4 delivers up to 14,000 MB/s reads.
2.5 million random read IOPS for low-latency access.
E3.S 2.5-inch form enables 10+ drives per 1U rack.
BiCS Flash TLC NAND for read-intensive endurance.
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge Gen16 PCIe Gen5 servers.

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Featuring

NAND Technology
Manufacturer part #	345-BMBS
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	345-BMBS
Firmware	Dell-optimized for servers
Drive Type	Hot-swap Solid State Drive
Product Line	PowerEdge Storage
Product Type	SSD W-TRAY NVMe
Optimized For	Dell PowerEdge Servers
Usage Profile	Read-Intensive
Endurance Class	Enterprise Read Intensive

Compatible systems

Native in Dell PowerEdge Gen16 with PCIe Gen5 and E3.S support; iDRAC management.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R760
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: Gen16
Requires PCIe Gen5 HBA or E3.S bays.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R760xa
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen16
Direct motherboard E3.S support.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: XR7620
Form factor: Rack
Generation: Gen16
Verify iDRAC configuration for NVMe.

Best for

Data Centers
High-density storage in 1U racks for petabyte-scale deployments using E3.S form factor.
Virtualization
Supports numerous VMs with low-latency NVMe access and 15.36TB capacity per drive.
Analytics
Accelerates big data queries with 14GB/s sequential reads and 2.5M random IOPS.
HCI
Enables software-defined storage with dense E3.S drives in hyper-converged nodes.

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Capacity	15.36TB
Sequential Read	Up to 14,000 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	2.5 million

Width	2.5-inch
Height	7.5mm (S1 profile)
Form Factor	E3.S 2.5-inch (7.5mm)

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