What interface and performance does Dell 495XR provide?

Dell 495XR uses PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 NVMe interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol, delivering sequential read/write speeds in GB/s and high IOPS via parallel queueing. This enables wire-speed performance for read-intensive tasks in PowerEdge servers, reducing latency for databases and VMs.

Is the 495XR compatible with Dell PowerEdge servers?

Fully validated for PowerEdge 16G and 17G servers, including iDRAC9 and OpenManage integration. Ships with hot-swap E3.S tray for tool-less install in compatible bays, ensuring firmware and thermal compatibility.

What workloads suit the read-intensive design?

Optimized for read-heavy applications like VDI, AI inference, analytics, cloud storage where reads exceed writes. TLC NAND with wear-leveling provides high TBW endurance for these patterns in enterprise data centers.

What form factor advantages does E3.S offer?

E3.S 2.5-inch form provides larger surface for airflow, superior thermal management over U.2 in dense racks. Sustains Gen5 peak performance without throttling, ideal for scale-out server deployments.

Does it include a tray for installation?

Yes, includes hot-swap tray for secure, tool-less deployment in PowerEdge E3.S bays. Simplifies maintenance and eliminates compatibility issues with Dell chassis.

What endurance rating applies to this SSD?

Rated for read-intensive workloads with specific DWPD and TBW values via advanced over-provisioning and wear-leveling. Ensures long-term reliability in enterprise environments with frequent reads.

495XR - Dell 495XR 3.84TB PCIe5 NVMe E3.S Read-Intensive SSD

Name: Dell 495XR 3.84TB PCIe5 NVMe E3.S Read-Intensive SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: 495XR
Price: 4575 USD
Availability: InStock

495XR - Dell 495XR 3.84TB PCIe5 NVMe E3.S Read-Intensive SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell 495XR 3.84TB PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe E3.S SSD is engineered for high-density enterprise data centers, specifically validated for seamless integration with Dell PowerEdge 16th and 17th generation servers. Featuring read-intensive TLC NAND flash, it balances capacity, endurance, and performance for workloads with frequent reads and moderate writes, such as VDI, AI inference, data analytics, and cloud storage. The compact E3.S 2.5-inch form factor optimizes airflow and thermal management in dense racks, preventing throttling during sustained operations. PCIe Gen5 x4 interface with NVMe 2.0 protocol enables sequential speeds in GB/s range and massive IOPS for low-latency transactional processing and virtualization. Includes hot-swap tray for tool-less installation and rapid maintenance. Advanced wear-leveling, over-provisioning ensure reliable TBW endurance rating. Ideal for scale-out environments demanding high storage density without compromising speed or reliability.

3.84TB read-intensive TLC NAND capacity.
PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe interface for ultra-low latency.
E3.S 2.5-inch form factor with hot-swap tray.
Optimized for PowerEdge 16G and 17G servers.
Advanced thermal design prevents performance throttling.
High IOPS for virtualization and analytics workloads.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	495XR
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Brand	Dell
Protocol	NVMe 2.0
Part Number	495XR
Product Type	Solid State Drive
Compatibility	PowerEdge 16G/17G Servers
Workload Classification	Read Intensive

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Compatible systems

Primary compatibility with Dell PowerEdge 16G/17G servers via validated firmware and trays.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: 16G/17G Servers
Form factor: Rackmount
Generation: 16th/17th
Validated with iDRAC9, OpenManage; E3.S hot-swap bays.

Best for

VDI
Supports high concurrent user sessions with low-latency reads in virtual desktop infrastructure.
AI Inference
Accelerates model serving via high IOPS and Gen5 bandwidth for real-time AI workloads.
Data Analytics
Handles frequent data queries in analytics platforms with optimized read endurance.
Cloud Storage
Provides dense, reliable capacity for object and block storage in cloud environments.
Virtualization
Enables fast VM deployment and snapshots with NVMe parallelism in hypervisor clusters.
Databases
Delivers transactional performance for read-heavy SQL/NoSQL database servers.

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Tray	Hot-swap included
Form Factor	E3.S 2.5-inch

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