What interface and form factor does Dell 71Y2J use?

Dell 71Y2J uses PCIe Gen5.0 x4 NVMe interface in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor with carrier/tray. This enables ultra-high bandwidth up to 32GT/s per lane, ideal for modern PowerEdge servers requiring Gen5 support for peak performance in read-intensive applications.

Which Dell servers support the 71Y2J SSD?

Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G servers. The included tray/carrier ensures hot-swap integration into standard NVMe bays, simplifying upgrades for data center deployments with high storage demands.

Is 71Y2J suitable for read-intensive workloads?

Yes, rated as read-intensive (RI) TLC SSD for data centers. Optimized for workloads like virtualization, databases, and caching with high read endurance, providing consistent low-latency performance under sustained access patterns.

What is the capacity and NAND type of 71Y2J?

Offers 960GB capacity using TLC NAND flash. This combination delivers enterprise reliability with cost-effective density, suitable for boot volumes, application tiers, and tier-1 storage in PowerEdge environments.

Does 71Y2J include a tray for installation?

Yes, ships as SSD with carrier/tray assembly. Designed specifically for Dell PowerEdge servers, enabling tool-less installation and compatibility with standard drive bays across multiple generations.

What performance benefits over prior Gen SSDs?

PCIe Gen5 doubles bandwidth vs Gen4, reducing latency for I/O-bound apps. Read-intensive optimization sustains high queue depths, outperforming SATA/Gen3/4 drives in enterprise servers for faster data access.

71Y2J - Dell 71Y2J 960GB Gen5 NVMe U.2 RI SSD w/Carrier Tray

Name: Dell 71Y2J 960GB Gen5 NVMe U.2 RI SSD w/Carrier Tray
Brand: Dell
SKU: 71Y2J
Price: 750 USD
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Product overview

The Dell 71Y2J is a high-performance 960GB NVMe SSD designed for data center environments, featuring PCIe Gen5 x4 interface for ultra-low latency and maximum throughput in read-intensive workloads. Built with TLC NAND flash in a 2.5-inch U.2 form factor, it includes a dedicated carrier/tray for seamless integration into Dell PowerEdge servers across 14G, 15G, 16G, and 17G generations. This enterprise-grade drive optimizes server storage with superior endurance, power efficiency, and reliability, making it ideal for virtualization, databases, and cloud computing. The read-intensive rating ensures consistent performance under heavy access patterns typical in modern data centers, reducing TCO through faster data retrieval and reduced latency compared to prior generations.

960GB TLC NAND capacity in U.2 form factor.
PCIe Gen5 x4 NVMe interface for maximum bandwidth.
Read-intensive design for data center servers.
Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14G-17G trays.
2.5-inch SSD with dedicated carrier assembly.
Enterprise-grade endurance and low latency.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	71Y2J
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	71Y2J / PM9D3a
Usage	Data Center
Product Line	PowerEdge
Product Type	SSD (with tray)
Compatibility	PowerEdge 14G,15G,16G,17G
Workload Type	Read Intensive RI

Storage

Capacity	960GB

Compatible systems

Native compatibility with Dell PowerEdge 14G-17G via included tray; supports standard OS NVMe stacks.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: 14G Servers
Form factor: 2.5in U.2
Generation: 14G
Direct tray compatibility
Dell PowerEdge
Model: 15G Servers
Form factor: 2.5in U.2
Generation: 15G
Hot-swap NVMe bays
Dell PowerEdge
Model: 16G Servers
Form factor: 2.5in U.2
Generation: 16G
PCIe Gen5 support
Dell PowerEdge
Model: 17G Servers
Form factor: 2.5in U.2
Generation: 17G
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Primary/boot drive in rack servers for high-IOPS read workloads.
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VM host storage with low-latency access for multiple guests.

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Form Factor	2.5-inch U.2

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