What performance specs does the Dell 345-BMDW SSD provide?

The 345-BMDW delivers PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe speeds with sequential reads up to 14GB/s and writes to 6GB/s. Random 4K IOPS exceed 1.8M read/400K write, making it ideal for read-heavy workloads in enterprise servers. E3.S form factor ensures compatibility with high-density sleds.

Which Dell servers support the 345-BMDW SSD with tray?

Compatible with PowerEdge 15G/16G models including R650, R750, R760 series via NVMe backplanes. Hot-plug tray integrates directly into 2.5in bays without adapters. Verify firmware for Gen5 optimization in latest BIOS.

What endurance rating applies to this read-intensive SSD?

Read-intensive TLC design targets 1 DWPD over 5 years, equating to ~28PB total writes. Suited for 70% read/30% write patterns in virtualization and caching, outperforming consumer SSDs in sustained enterprise use.

How does PCIe Gen5 benefit deployments with 345-BMDW?

Gen5 doubles Gen4 bandwidth to 128GT/s per lane, reducing latency by 20-30% in AI/ML pipelines. Enables disaggregated storage with higher port density, cutting cabling costs in scale-out clusters.

Is the tray included and what form factor is used?

Includes Dell-specific 2.5in hot-plug tray for E3.S SSDs. Optimized for air-cooled and direct-liquid-cooled PowerEdge chassis, supporting U.2 pinout for tool-less installation.

What differentiates read-intensive from mixed-use SSDs?

Read-intensive models like 345-BMDW prioritize higher TBW for read-heavy apps at lower cost per TB vs. mixed-use. Ideal for web serving vs. transactional databases needing 3+ DWPD.

345-BMDW - Dell 345-BMDW 15.36TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe E3.S 2.5in SSD Tray

Name: Dell 345-BMDW 15.36TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe E3.S 2.5in SSD Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BMDW
Price: 22820 USD
Availability: InStock

345-BMDW - Dell 345-BMDW 15.36TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe E3.S 2.5in SSD Tray | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 345-BMDW is a high-capacity 15.36TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe SSD designed for read-intensive enterprise applications. Featuring TLC NAND in E3.S 2.5-inch form factor with integrated tray, it supports PCIe 5.0 x4 interface for sequential reads up to 14GB/s and writes up to 6GB/s, ideal for virtualization, databases, and analytics. Hot-plug compatibility ensures zero-downtime maintenance in Dell PowerEdge servers. Read-intensive endurance suits workloads with high read/write ratios like content delivery and caching. Enterprise-grade reliability includes power-loss protection and thermal throttling for sustained performance in dense rack environments. Enhances data center efficiency by reducing latency and boosting IOPS for mission-critical operations.

15.36TB capacity supports massive enterprise datasets.
PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe delivers up to 14GB/s sequential reads.
E3.S 2.5-inch form factor with integrated hot-plug tray.
Read-intensive TLC endurance for 70/30 read/write workloads.
Enterprise reliability with power-loss protection features.
Optimized for Dell PowerEdge 15G/16G server generations.

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Manufacturer part #	345-BMDW
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	345-BMDW
Features	Power-Loss Protection, Thermal Throttling
NAND Type	TLC
Device Type	Solid State Drive - Hot-Swap
Product Line	PowerEdge SSD
Product Type	SSD with Tray
Usage Rating	Read Intensive E3.S
Compatibility	PowerEdge R650/R750/R760

Compatible systems

Native integration in Dell PowerEdge 15G+ servers with NVMe support; requires Gen5-capable backplanes.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R650
Form factor: 2.5in
Generation: 15G/16G
NVMe backplane required
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750
Form factor: 2.5in
Generation: 15G
Hot-plug compatible
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R760
Form factor: 2.5in
Generation: 16G
Gen5 optimized

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Data Centers
High-capacity storage for spine/leaf architectures handling massive read workloads.
Virtualization
Low-latency NVMe performance accelerates VM boot and migration in vSphere clusters.
Databases
Read-intensive design optimizes SQL/NoSQL query processing with high IOPS.
Analytics
PCIe Gen5 speeds support real-time big data processing and AI inference.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 15.36TB Enterprise SSDs Dell Enterprise SSDs Enterprise SSDs

Capacity	15.36TB
Endurance	1 DWPD (est.)

Tray Type	Dell Integrated Tray
Form Factor	2.5-inch Hot-Plug

Interface	PCIe Gen5.0 x4 NVMe
Electrical Interface	NVMe PCIe 5.0

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