What performance does the Dell RP46H deliver?

Sequential reads up to 5300 MB/s, writes up to 2400 MB/s, random 4K reads up to 1,000,000 IOPS, and writes up to 200,000 IOPS. PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface provides low-latency access ideal for enterprise mixed workloads in servers.

What form factor and interface does it use?

2.5-inch U.2 form factor with PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe interface using standard SFF-8639 connector. Compatible with enterprise server hot-swap trays and backplanes across Dell PowerEdge and third-party platforms.

Is this SSD suitable for virtualization?

Yes, mixed-use rating and high random IOPS make it ideal for VMware vSphere, Hyper-V clusters with boot storms and concurrent VM I/O. NVMe protocol ensures low latency across dense virtualization hosts.

What reliability features are included?

Power-loss protection, end-to-end data protection, thermal management, and NVMe SMART telemetry. Enterprise-grade TLC NAND with 2.5M hour MTBF supports 24/7 data center operations.

Which servers is it compatible with?

Designed for Dell PowerEdge 14G/15G/16G servers with NVMe backplanes. Also fits standard U.2 bays in HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem supporting PCIe Gen4 NVMe drives.

What workloads is it optimized for?

Mixed-use optimization suits virtualization, databases (SQL/Oracle), caching (Redis), SDS (Ceph/vSAN), and VDI. Balances endurance for 60-70% read / 30-40% write patterns common in enterprise IT.

RP46H - Dell RP46H 1.6TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 2.5in Mixed Use SSD

Name: Dell RP46H 1.6TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 2.5in Mixed Use SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: RP46H
Price: 690 USD
Availability: InStock

RP46H - Dell RP46H 1.6TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 2.5in Mixed Use SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell RP46H is a 1.6TB enterprise-class solid state drive designed for mixed-use workloads in data center and server environments. Featuring PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface and U.2 2.5-inch form factor, it provides sequential read speeds up to 5300 MB/s, write speeds up to 2400 MB/s, random read IOPS up to 1,000,000, and random write IOPS up to 200,000. Built with TLC NAND flash, this mixed-use SSD balances performance and endurance for virtualization, databases, and caching applications. The U.2 connector ensures compatibility with standard enterprise server bays and hot-swap trays across Dell PowerEdge platforms. Enterprise features include power-loss protection, end-to-end data path integrity, and NVMe telemetry for health monitoring. Ideal for OLTP databases, VDI, and software-defined storage, the RP46H delivers consistent low-latency I/O under sustained loads. Its PCIe 4.0 bandwidth maximizes throughput in modern NVMe-enabled RAID controllers and direct-attached storage systems. The drive supports deep queue depths for high-concurrency environments typical in multi-tenant clouds and HPC clusters. With robust error correction and thermal throttling management, it maintains reliability in 24/7 operations. Compatible with Dell's iDRAC for remote monitoring and firmware updates without downtime.

1.6TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 SSD.
5300/2400 MB/s seq read/write.
1M/200K IOPS rand read/write.
Mixed use enterprise TLC NAND.
2.5in U.2 hot-swap form factor.
Power-loss protection, SMART log.

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Featuring

End-to-End Data Protection
Manufacturer part #	RP46H
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
MTBF	2.5 million hours
Model	RP46H
Hot Swap	Supported
Use Case	Mixed Use Enterprise
Telemetry	NVMe SMART supported
Product Line	Enterprise NVMe SSD
Product Type	NVMe Solid State Drive - Mixed Use
Power Loss Protection	Capacitive PLP supported

Compatible systems

Enterprise servers with U.2 NVMe support from Dell PowerEdge 15G+, HPE Gen10+, major hypervisors and Linux distros.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
NVMe backplane required, iDRAC9 supported
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R650
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
PCIe Gen4 enabled chassis
HPE ProLiant
Model: DL380
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: Gen10 Plus
U.2 NVMe drive cage

Best for

Virtualization Hosts
VMware vSphere and Hyper-V clusters with high VM density requiring consistent random I/O performance across multiple virtual machines and datastores.
Database Servers
OLTP workloads on SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL with mixed read/write patterns benefiting from 1M read IOPS and low-latency NVMe protocol.
Caching Tier
Redis, Memcached in-memory caches and content delivery networks leveraging high sequential throughput for hot data access.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 1.6TB Enterprise SSDs Dell Enterprise SSDs 2.5-inch Enterprise SSDs

NAND Type	TLC 3D NAND
Sequential Read	Up to 5300 MB/s
Random Read IOPS	Up to 1,000,000 IOPS (4K)
Sequential Write	Up to 2400 MB/s
Storage Capacity	1.6 TB
Random Write IOPS	Up to 200,000 IOPS (4K)

Weight	70 grams
Dimensions	100.15 x 69.85 x 7 mm
Form Factor	2.5-inch U.2

Connector	U.2 (15-pin SFF-8639)
Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4, NVMe

Dell RP46H 1.6TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe U.2 2.5in Mixed Use SSD

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