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

The 345-BMFP utilizes PCIe Gen5.0 x4 NVMe protocol in E3.S 2.5-inch form factor, compatible with U.2/E3.S bays in Dell servers. This enables up to 128GT/s bandwidth for ultra-low latency access in high-density storage configurations.

What endurance rating applies to this SSD?

Rated for read-intensive workloads with TLC NAND, typically 1 DWPD over 5 years for enterprise use. Ideal for analytics and virtualization where reads dominate, providing reliable performance in PowerEdge R-series and PowerVault ME arrays.

Is the 345-BMFP compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers?

Yes, fully compatible with recent PowerEdge models supporting PCIe Gen5 NVMe drives, including 16G/17G generations with 2.5-inch bays. Includes tray for hot-swap installation in front bays of R650, R750, R760 systems.

What performance benefits does PCIe Gen5 provide?

Gen5 doubles Gen4 bandwidth to 128GT/s per x4, enabling sequential reads over 14GB/s and 4K random reads exceeding 2M IOPS. Perfect for bandwidth-bound workloads like AI training and large database queries in datacenter environments.

Does it include a tray for Dell storage systems?

Yes, ships as SSD with tray kit for direct installation in Dell chassis. Supports hot-plug in PowerVault ME40xx/ME50xx series and PowerEdge servers with compatible backplanes.

What are the power and thermal specifications?

Typical active power under 20W with advanced thermal throttling. Designed for enterprise airflow in 2U/4U servers, maintaining performance under sustained loads with Dell iDRAC monitoring support.

345-BMFP - Dell 345-BMFP 15.36TB Gen5 NVMe TLC E3.S 2.5in SSD Tray

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

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Product overview

The Dell 345-BMFP is an enterprise-grade 15.36TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe solid state drive designed for high-capacity storage in data centers. Featuring TLC NAND with read-intensive endurance, it supports PCIe 5.0 x4 interface in E3.S form factor for 2.5-inch bays, delivering superior sequential and random I/O performance critical for virtualization, databases, and AI workloads. Optimized for Dell PowerEdge servers and PowerVault arrays, this SSD with integrated tray ensures hot-plug compatibility and seamless integration. Its advanced power-loss protection and thermal management enable reliable operation in dense rack environments, reducing TCO through high density and efficiency. Ideal for Tier-1 storage requiring massive scale and low latency.

15.36TB capacity in compact 2.5-inch E3.S form factor.
PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe interface for maximum bandwidth.
Read-intensive TLC endurance optimized for enterprise.
Integrated tray for hot-plug Dell server compatibility.
High sequential throughput exceeding 14GB/s reads.
Advanced power-loss protection ensures data integrity.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	345-BMFP
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
MTBF	2.5M hours
Model	345-BMFP
Sector Size	512e Advanced Format
Product Line	Enterprise SSD
Product Type	NVMe SSD with Tray
Endurance Class	Read Intensive
Data Transfer Rate	Up to 128GT/s

Storage

Compatible systems

Optimized for Dell 16G/17G PowerEdge rack servers and PowerVault ME storage with PCIe Gen5 NVMe support. Requires compatible backplanes; firmware updates may be needed for older Gen4 systems.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R650/R750/R760
Form factor: 2.5in SFF
Generation: 16G/17G
PCIe Gen5 NVMe backplane required
Dell PowerVault
Model: ME4024/ME5024
Form factor: 2.5in
Generation: Gen6
E3.S/U.2 compatible bays
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R660/R760xa
Form factor: 2.5in
Generation: 17G
High-density configurations

Best for

Data Center Storage
High-capacity primary storage in dense server racks for cloud-scale applications.
HPC Workloads
Accelerated data access for compute-intensive simulations and analytics.
Virtualization
VM hosting with low-latency I/O for enterprise VDI and private clouds.

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Weight	Approx 70g
Form Factor	2.5-inch E3.S
Tray Included	Yes, Dell 2.5in hot-plug
Compatible Bays	U.2 / E3.S 2.5in

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