The Dell M2CDF is an enterprise-class NVMe solid-state drive delivering 7.68TB of high-performance storage capacity in a compact 2.5-inch U.3 form factor. Engineered for data center and server environments, this drive features PCIe 4.0 x4 interface technology enabling high-speed data transfer with reduced latency compared to previous-generation interfaces. The M2CDF incorporates self-encrypting drive (SED) capabilities with TCG Opal 2.0 compliance, providing hardware-based AES-256 encryption for sensitive data protection without performance degradation. Designed for read-intensive enterprise workloads including database servers, virtualization platforms, and content delivery networks, the drive delivers enterprise-grade reliability with 2.5 million hour MTTF rating. The U.3 form factor provides backward compatibility with U.2 slots while enabling future expansion capabilities. Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14th and 15th generation servers, the M2CDF supports demanding applications requiring consistent performance and data security in mission-critical environments.
7.68TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe U.3 SSD.
7.5GB/s read, 1.6M IOPS random.
AES-256 TCG Opal 2.0 encryption.
1 DWPD, 2.5M hour MTTF.
2.5-inch U.3 form factor.
Enterprise read-intensive workloads.
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Featuring
Manufacturer part #
M2CDF
Brand
Dell
Condition
Refurbished
DWPD
1 (SSD Endurance)
MTTF
2.5 million hours
Series
Cm6
Model Number
M2CDF
Product Type
Internal Solid State Drive - Enterprise NVMe
Workload Type
Read-Intensive Enterprise
Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate
1 sector per 10^17 bits read
Storage
Compatible systems
Compatible with Dell PowerEdge 15th generation servers featuring PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots. Supports Windows Server 2022, VMware ESXi 8.0+, and major Linux distributions. Backward compatible with PCIe 3.0 infrastructure at reduced performance.
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
Full support with latest BIOS, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R760
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
Full support with latest BIOS, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R6715
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
Full support with latest BIOS, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R7515
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
Full support with latest BIOS, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots
Best for
Database Servers
High-transaction OLTP workloads running SQL Server, Oracle, and PostgreSQL requiring consistent low-latency I/O performance and data protection with hardware encryption for regulatory compliance.
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VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and KVM hypervisors requiring predictable performance across multiple virtual machines with enterprise-grade reliability and self-encrypting drive security.
Data Analytics
Big Data platforms including Hadoop, Apache Spark, and data lake environments processing large datasets with high throughput requirements and consistent performance.
Content Delivery Networks
CDN edge servers and caching systems serving high-volume media streaming workloads with read-intensive optimization and enterprise reliability.
Enterprise Storage Arrays
SAN/NAS storage systems and RAID arrays requiring high-capacity drives with enterprise endurance ratings and self-encrypting capabilities for data center deployments.
Cloud Infrastructure
Private and hybrid cloud platforms requiring enterprise-grade storage with hardware encryption, high capacity, and consistent performance for multi-tenant environments.
Frequently asked questions
What is the performance specification of the Dell M2CDF?
The M2CDF delivers 7,500 MB/s sequential read speed, 4,100 MB/s sequential write speed, and 1,600,000 random read IOPS. These enterprise-grade performance metrics ensure consistent low-latency response times for database transactions, virtualization workloads, and high-throughput data analytics applications in 24/7 data center environments.
What encryption and security features does the M2CDF provide?
The drive incorporates self-encrypting drive (SED) technology with AES-256 hardware encryption and TCG Opal 2.0 compliance. This provides transparent data protection without performance overhead, meeting regulatory requirements for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR compliance while eliminating software encryption bottlenecks.
What is the endurance rating and expected lifespan of this drive?
The M2CDF features 1 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) endurance rating with 2.5 million hour MTTF (Mean Time Between Failures). This enterprise-grade reliability ensures predictable lifespan for capacity planning in large-scale data center deployments, with typical operational life of 5-7 years in read-intensive workloads.
Is the M2CDF compatible with existing U.2 infrastructure?
Yes, the U.3 form factor provides backward compatibility with U.2 slots while enabling future expansion to U.3-native systems. This protects capital investments in existing storage infrastructure while providing a clear upgrade path for next-generation deployments.
What Dell PowerEdge servers support the M2CDF?
The M2CDF is compatible with Dell PowerEdge 14th and 15th generation servers including R750, R760, R6715, and related models. Compatibility requires PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe-capable slots and latest BIOS firmware for optimal performance and stability.
What workload types is the M2CDF optimized for?
The M2CDF is optimized for read-intensive enterprise workloads including database servers (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL), virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V), content delivery networks, and data analytics applications. The 1 DWPD endurance rating makes it ideal for read-heavy deployments rather than write-intensive OLAP workloads.
How does the PCIe 4.0 interface benefit enterprise deployments?
PCIe 4.0 x4 provides 32 GT/s throughput, doubling the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0 interfaces. This enables higher aggregate throughput for multi-drive RAID arrays, faster VM boot times in virtualization environments, and reduced latency for database query processing, improving overall data center performance and efficiency.
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