What interface does the 3N87R SSD use?

It uses a SAS 12 Gb/s interface with 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s connectivity. This supports high-speed data transfer in compatible Dell PowerEdge servers.

What is the endurance rating of this SSD?

The drive has Read Intensive classification with 1 DWPD endurance. It employs 3D TLC NAND flash memory technology, suitable for read-heavy workloads.

What are the performance specifications?

Performance includes random read up to 380,000 IOPS, random write up to 40,000 IOPS, sequential read 2100 MB/s, and sequential write 1000 MB/s. These metrics support efficient server operations.

Which servers is the 3N87R compatible with?

It integrates with Dell PowerEdge servers including R640, R740, R750, C6525, and others. The 2.5-inch hot-plug design ensures seamless compatibility.

3N87R - Dell 3N87R 960GB SAS 12Gbps Read Intensive SSD

Name: Dell 3N87R 960GB SAS 12Gbps Read Intensive SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 3N87R
Price: 1170 USD
Availability: InStock

3N87R - Dell 3N87R 960GB SAS 12Gbps Read Intensive SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 3N87R is a 960GB SAS 12Gbps Read Intensive SSD designed for datacenter environments. This internal 2.5-inch hot-plug solid state drive uses 3D TLC NAND flash memory technology and supports a SAS 12 Gb/s interface. It offers endurance rated at 1 Drive Write Per Day (1 DWPD), making it suitable for workloads with high read activity. Performance includes random read up to 380,000 IOPS, random write up to 40,000 IOPS, sequential read speed of 2100 MB/s, and sequential write speed of 1000 MB/s. The drive fits 1 x hot-plug 2.5-inch compatible drive bays and integrates with Dell PowerEdge servers such as R640, R740, R750, and others. This configuration provides reliable storage for server applications requiring consistent read performance and hot-swap capability.

960GB capacity, 2.5-inch hot-plug form factor
SAS 12Gbps interface, Read Intensive 1 DWPD
3D TLC NAND for datacenter reliability
Random read up to 380,000 IOPS
Sequential read 2100 MB/s, write 1000 MB/s
Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers

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Featuring

Compatible Drive Bays
Manufacturer part #	3N87R
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	3N87R
Series	SS530
Hot Plug	Yes
Form Factor	2.5 Inches
512n Feature	Yes
Product Line	PowerEdge
Product Type	Internal Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity	960GB

Compatible systems

Dell PowerEdge
Generation: 14G; 15G; 16G
Confirmed on retailer pages

Best for

Datacenter Storage
Provides 960GB capacity with SAS 12Gbps interface in 2.5-inch hot-plug form for reliable server integration.
Read Intensive Servers
Read Intensive design with 1 DWPD endurance and up to 380,000 IOPS random read suits high-read workloads.
PowerEdge Environments
Compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers like R640 and R740 using 2.5-inch hot-plug bays.

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Performance

DWPD	1 Drive Writes Per Day
NAND Type	3D TLC
Random Read IOPS	Up to 380000
Random Write IOPS	Up to 40000
Sequential Read Speed	2100 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed	1000 MB/s
Endurance Classification	Read-Intensive
NAND Flash Memory Technology	3D TLC

Interface	SAS 12Gb/s
SAS Ports	1 x SAS 12 Gb/s
SAS Interface	1 x SAS 12 Gb/s

Dell 3N87R 960GB SAS 12Gbps Read Intensive SSD