What interface and form factor does the Dell 345-BMFC use?

The Dell 345-BMFC utilizes PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe protocol in E3.S form factor, compatible with U.3 drive bays. This enables up to 2x bandwidth over Gen4 SSDs, supporting read speeds exceeding 14GB/s sequential in Dell PowerEdge 16G servers like R660 and R760.

What workloads is the 345-BMFC optimized for?

Read-intensive workloads including virtualization, databases, big data analytics, and content delivery. Its endurance rating handles high read/write mixes with low latency, ideal for VDI, OLAP queries, and caching layers in enterprise environments.

Is the 345-BMFC compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers?

Yes, includes tray for hot-plug installation in 16G PowerEdge models such as R660, R760, R750xs. Native NVMe support ensures out-of-box recognition without firmware updates in supported chassis.

What performance benefits does Gen5 provide over Gen4?

PCIe Gen5 doubles bandwidth to ~32GT/s per lane vs Gen4's 16GT/s, delivering higher IOPS and throughput for demanding apps. Reduces queue depths in multi-tenant storage pools, improving overall cluster efficiency.

Does the tray support hybrid 2.5" to 3.5" bays?

The included tray is optimized for 2.5-inch E3.S drives in standard PowerEdge bays. For hybrid configurations, verify chassis compatibility; primarily designed for direct NVMe U.3/E3.S slots in 16G servers.

What is the endurance rating for this SSD?

Read-intensive specification typically offers 0.3-1 DWPD over 5 years, equating to substantial TBW for 3.84TB capacity. Exact figures from Dell spec sheets confirm suitability for 70-80% read profiles in production.

345-BMFC - Dell 345-BMFC 3.84TB PCIe Gen5 E3.S NVMe SSD Tray

Name: Dell 345-BMFC 3.84TB PCIe Gen5 E3.S NVMe SSD Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 345-BMFC
Price: 4575 USD
Availability: InStock

345-BMFC - Dell 345-BMFC 3.84TB PCIe Gen5 E3.S NVMe SSD Tray | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 345-BMFC is a high-capacity 3.84TB PCIe NVMe Gen5 E3.S read-intensive solid-state drive with integrated tray, designed for enterprise data center deployments. This SSD leverages PCIe 5.0 x4 interface for ultra-low latency and superior throughput, ideal for read-heavy workloads such as virtualization, big data analytics, content delivery networks, and database caching. The E3.S form factor ensures compatibility with next-generation U.3 bays in Dell PowerEdge 16G servers, enabling seamless hot-plug replacement and high-density storage configurations. Read-intensive endurance rating supports millions of drive writes per day (DWPD) under typical loads, reducing TCO through extended reliability. Power-efficient design minimizes operational costs in large-scale racks, while NVMe protocol delivers native command queuing for maximized IOPS. Paired with Dell's tray system, it integrates directly into PowerEdge R660, R760, and similar platforms for scalable storage tiers.

3.84TB capacity in compact E3.S form factor.
PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe interface for maximum bandwidth.
Read-intensive design optimized for enterprise workloads.
Hot-plug tray compatibility with PowerEdge servers.
Low-latency access for virtualization and analytics.
High endurance for sustained data center operations.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	345-BMFC
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	345-BMFC
Hot Plug	Yes
Protocol	NVMe
Tray Type	Dell hot-plug tray
Usage Type	Read Intensive
Product Line	PowerEdge Storage
Product Type	SSD W-TRAY
Server Compatibility	PowerEdge 15G/16G

Compatible systems

Optimized for Dell PowerEdge 16G servers with NVMe backplanes; backward compatible with Gen4 slots at reduced speeds.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R660
Form factor: 2.5-inch
Generation: 16G
Native hot-plug NVMe support.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R760
Form factor: 2.5-inch
Generation: 16G
U.3/E3.S bay compatible.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750xs
Form factor: 2.5-inch
Generation: 15G/16G
Firmware may required for Gen5.

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Data Centers
High-density storage in rack servers for scalable enterprise infrastructure.
Virtualization
Read-intensive caching for VM hosts and hypervisor environments.
Big Data Analytics
Fast data ingestion and query processing in Hadoop/Spark clusters.
Content Delivery
Low-latency asset serving for media streaming and web acceleration.

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