Is the 345-BMDY suitable for read-heavy datacenter applications?

Yes, rated 1 DWPD read-intensive endurance with TLC NAND, ideal for virtualization, databases, analytics where reads exceed writes. 2.5M hr MTBF and power-loss protection ensure reliability in 24/7 environments.

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

Compatible with PowerEdge R450/R550/R650/R660/R760 series, C6520/C6525/C6620, T550/T560, and others from 14G-17G. Hot-swap in 2.5-inch bays; direct-fit with Dell firmware validation.

What differentiates this SSD from mixed-use or write-intensive drives?

Optimized for 70/30 read/write ratios with 1 DWPD over 5 years, balancing cost and density vs. higher-endurance options. SAS 24Gbps outperforms SATA in enterprise backplanes.

Does it include data protection features?

Features end-to-end data path protection, power-loss protection to flush caches, and SMART telemetry for predictive failure. Qualified for Dell iDRAC monitoring in production deployments.

345-BMDY - Dell 345-BMDY 3.84TB SAS24G 1DWPD RI SSD Tray

Name: Dell 345-BMDY 3.84TB SAS24G 1DWPD RI SSD Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BMDY
Price: 4575 USD
Availability: InStock

345-BMDY - Dell 345-BMDY 3.84TB SAS24G 1DWPD RI SSD Tray | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 345-BMDY is an enterprise-class 3.84TB SAS 24Gbps read-intensive TLC SSD in a 2.5-inch small form factor (SFF) with integrated tray, optimized for Dell PowerEdge 14G-17G servers including R550, R650, R760 series and modular systems like C6525, C6620. It provides sustained sequential reads up to 4200 MB/s, writes at 3650 MB/s, random 4KiB reads at 720K IOPS, and writes at 155K IOPS, with 1 DWPD endurance rating over 5 years and MTBF of 2,500,000 hours. Designed for read-heavy workloads such as virtualization boot volumes, database query caches, content delivery networks, analytics read tiers, and object storage front-ends, this hot-swap drive features end-to-end data protection, power-loss safeguards, and advanced SMART monitoring. The SAS 24Gbps interface ensures low-latency, high-throughput performance in dense server environments, reducing rack space while consolidating storage for cost-efficient scaling. Qualified for direct-fit in Dell EMC chassis with firmware compatibility for seamless iDRAC integration and lifecycle management.

3.84TB capacity in single 2.5-inch SFF tray drive.
SAS 24Gbps interface with 4200 MB/s seq reads.
720K 4KiB random read IOPS, 1 DWPD endurance.
3650 MB/s seq writes, 155K random write IOPS.
2.5 million hours MTBF for enterprise reliability.
Hot-swap compatible with PowerEdge 14G-17G servers.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	345-BMDY
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Brand	Dell
Model	345-BMDY
Use Case	Boot drives, read-heavy workloads, enterprise storage
Drive Type	Internal Hot-Plug SSD
Product Line	Dell PowerEdge SSD
Product Type	Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD)
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge 11th–14th generation servers and PowerVault arrays
Sector Format	512e

Best for

Virtualization Boot
High-capacity read cache for VM boot storms and VDI environments in PowerEdge racks.
Database Reads
Query acceleration and index storage for OLTP/OLAP databases with heavy read patterns.
Analytics Tier
Dense storage for data lakes and log analysis pipelines requiring fast sequential reads.
Content Delivery
Web/object storage front-end for media streaming and caching layers.
HPC Read Cache
Temporary datasets and checkpoint storage in compute-intensive workloads.
Backup Tier
Read-optimized landing zone for frequent restore operations in enterprise backup.

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