What is the storage capacity of the Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 SSD?

The Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 SSD provides 7.68TB of capacity. This aligns with its classification in the 7.68TB RI TLC 2.5 inch NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD category. For buyers, this means each drive slot can host a substantial amount of data, which is useful for consolidating workloads and simplifying capacity planning in datacenter environments.

Which interface category does the Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 belong to?

This SSD is categorized under NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD. That classification indicates it is intended for systems using NVMe technology within PCIe Gen4 based storage infrastructures. When planning deployments, procurement and engineering teams should ensure that host platforms are designed to support SSDs within the NVMe PCIe Gen4 category.

What form factor does the Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 use?

The drive is identified as a 2.5 inch SSD. Being in the 2.5 inch category means it is suitable for servers and storage systems that provide 2.5 inch drive bays. This form factor is common in datacenter hardware, allowing straightforward integration and replacement during large-scale rollouts or refresh projects.

How is the workload profile of the Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 classified?

The Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 is classified as a read intensive SSD within the 7.68TB RI TLC 2.5 inch category. This indicates it is best suited to workloads where read operations significantly exceed write operations. Matching this profile to read heavy applications helps teams deploy the drive in scenarios that align with its intended use.

What NAND type is used in the Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 SSD?

According to the product categorization, this SSD uses TLC NAND technology. TLC is a widely adopted flash type in datacenter drives, balancing capacity and performance characteristics. For buyers, knowing that the drive is TLC-based supports planning around standard flash behaviors and aligning it with existing TLC-based storage strategies.

Is the Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 intended for datacenter environments?

Yes, the product level is specified as datacenter. This designation indicates that the SSD is intended for use in datacenter infrastructures rather than client or consumer systems. Procurement teams can factor this into qualification processes when selecting storage components for servers, storage arrays, or other enterprise platforms.

What product category does the Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 fall under?

The Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 falls under the category Solid State Drives, NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD, 7.68TB RI TLC 2.5 inch. This category description summarizes its key characteristics, including technology type, interface classification, capacity point, workload profile, and form factor for use in datacenter environments.

MF5D2 - Dell MF5D2 7.68TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 RI TLC SSD

Name: Dell MF5D2 7.68TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 RI TLC SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: MF5D2
Price: 5808 USD
Availability: InStock

MF5D2 - Dell MF5D2 7.68TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 RI TLC SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 is a datacenter solid state drive designed for NVMe PCIe Gen4 environments. It provides 7.68TB of capacity in a 2.5 inch form factor, suitable for high-density storage deployments. This model is categorized as read intensive, making it appropriate for workloads with heavy read operations. Built with TLC NAND technology, the drive aligns with common datacenter requirements for efficiency and reliability. As part of the NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD category, it is intended for platforms that support next-generation PCIe connectivity. The 2.5 inch design allows straightforward integration into standard server and storage chassis that accept this drive size. With its combination of 7.68TB capacity, NVMe PCIe Gen4 interface classification, TLC media, and read intensive profile, the Dell PM9A3 MF5D2 targets mainstream datacenter applications that prioritize scalable solid state storage.

7.68TB capacity in a 2.5 inch SSD form factor
Categorized as NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Read intensive drive classification
TLC NAND technology for datacenter use
Datacenter product level designation
Designed for 2.5 inch drive bay deployments

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Featuring

Drive Form Factor
Manufacturer part #	MF5D2
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	PM9A3
Series	Samsung PM9A3 NVMe PCIe SSD
Capacity	7.68 TB
Controller	Samsung Elpis 8‑channel controller
Drive Class	RI
Sector Size	512/4096 bytes
Product Line	Data Center
Product Type	SSD

Compatible systems

Confirmed as a Dell datacenter SSD, PM9A3 family, MF5D2 SKU.

Best for

Read intensive
Suitable for environments where workloads are primarily read heavy, leveraging the drive’s read intensive classification for consistent access to frequently read data.
Datacenter storage
Designed for datacenter use, providing 7.68TB capacity to support large datasets and consolidation of storage in server or storage platforms.
NVMe Gen4 infrastructure
Appropriate for systems built around NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD categories, aligning with next-generation PCIe connectivity for modern server architectures.
2.5 inch SSD deployments
Fits infrastructures standardized on 2.5 inch drive bays, simplifying integration into compatible servers and storage arrays that accept this form factor.
TLC-based flash storage
TLC NAND technology supports mainstream enterprise flash storage strategies where cost, capacity, and performance must be balanced.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 7.68TB Enterprise SSDs Dell Enterprise SSDs Enterprise SSDs

Encryption Engine	Hardware-based AES‑XTS 256‑bit encryption

Form Factor Thickness	7 mm

Self-Encrypting Drive Support	SED with TCG Enterprise management

Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER)	1 sector per 10^17 bits read

Performance

MTBF	2,000,000 hours
NAND Type	TLC
Endurance Rating	1.0 DWPD for 5 years
V-NAND Generation	Samsung V6 (128‑layer) V‑NAND TLC
Sequential Read Speed (maximum, U.2 model)	6,800 MB/s
Sequential Write Speed (maximum, U.2 model)	4,000 MB/s

Networking Ports & Interfaces

Interface	PCIe Gen4 NVMe
PCIe Lanes	x4
PCIe Generation	PCI Express Gen 4
Command Interface	NVMe Basic Management Command over SMBus
Host Interface Protocol	NVMe over PCIe
SMBus Management Support	NVMe Basic Management Command over SMBus
NVMe Specification Version	NVMe 1.4 (sanitize NVMe 1.3)
Encryption Management Standard	TCG Enterprise
Active Power Read (U.2 model, maximum)	up to 11 W
Active Power Write (U.2 model, maximum)	up to 13.5 W
Random Read Performance (maximum, U.2 model)	up to 1,000,000 IOPS
Random Write Performance (maximum, U.2 model)	up to 180,000 IOPS

Dell MF5D2 7.68TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 RI TLC SSD