What form factor and interface does the Dell VDVKG use?

The VDVKG is an M.2 2280 SSD with PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface, providing high bandwidth for enterprise servers. It fits standard M.2 slots in Dell PowerEdge systems supporting Gen4, delivering superior performance over PCIe Gen3 or SATA drives.

Is the VDVKG suitable for read-intensive workloads?

Yes, designed as read-intensive with 3D TLC NAND, ideal for boot volumes, virtualization, web servers, and caching. It offers balanced endurance around 1 DWPD, optimized for applications with high read-to-write ratios common in enterprise IT.

Does this SSD include encryption features?

It features SED (Self-Encrypting Drive) with hardware-based encryption, compliant with TCG standards. This protects data at rest without impacting performance, suitable for compliance-driven environments like finance or healthcare.

What are the power and thermal specifications?

Typical active power is 7-10W with idle under 5mW, operating from 0°C to 70°C. Efficient for dense server configurations, compatible with iDRAC monitoring for thermal management in rack deployments.

Which Dell servers support the VDVKG SSD?

Compatible with PowerEdge models featuring M.2 NVMe Gen4 slots, such as R750, R760 series. Verify BIOS/firmware for full PCIe Gen4 support to achieve maximum performance.

How does it compare to SATA SSDs?

PCIe Gen4 NVMe provides 5-10x higher throughput and IOPS than SATA 6Gbps, reducing latency for NVMe-optimized applications. Ideal upgrade for latency-sensitive workloads in modern servers.

VDVKG - Dell VDVKG 960GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Read Intensive M.2 2280 SSD

Name: Dell VDVKG 960GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Read Intensive M.2 2280 SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: VDVKG
Price: 1478 USD
Availability: InStock

VDVKG - Dell VDVKG 960GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe Read Intensive M.2 2280 SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell VDVKG is a 960GB M.2 2280 form factor SSD utilizing PCIe Gen4 NVMe interface with read-intensive 3D TLC NAND flash memory and Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capabilities. Designed for enterprise environments, it delivers optimized performance for workloads emphasizing frequent reads such as boot drives, caching, and web servers. The PCIe 4.0 x4 interface enables high sequential and random read speeds suitable for virtualization and database applications in Dell PowerEdge servers. SED provides hardware-based encryption for data security at rest, compliant with enterprise security standards. As a read-intensive drive, it offers balanced endurance for 1 DWPD ratings typical in this class, ensuring reliability in 24/7 operations. Compatible with modern server platforms supporting M.2 NVMe slots, it supports hot-plug configurations in supported chassis. The compact M.2 2280 footprint maximizes storage density in space-constrained rack servers. Power efficiency aligns with enterprise power management features like iDRAC monitoring. Ideal for IT deployments requiring cost-effective high-capacity NVMe storage without write-intensive demands, providing ROI through reduced latency and improved IOPS over SATA alternatives.

960GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280.
Read Intensive 3D TLC NAND SED.
Enterprise boot/cache drive optimized.
PCIe 4.0 x4 up to 7GB/s reads.
0-70°C operation, 2M hrs MTBF.
Dell PowerEdge server compatible.

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Featuring

Workload Rating
Manufacturer part #	VDVKG
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
MTBF	2 million hours typical
Model	VDVKG
Encryption	SED Self-Encrypting Drive
Usage Type	Read Intensive
Device Type	Internal Solid State Drive - M.2 NVMe
Product Line	Enterprise SSD
Product Type	NVMe SSD
Compatibility	Dell PowerEdge servers with M.2 NVMe support

Compatible systems

Optimized for Dell PowerEdge R650/R750/R760 with NVMe M.2 support. Native OS compatibility across Windows, VMware, RHEL.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R750
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
M.2 NVMe slots with latest BIOS
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R760
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 16th Gen
Full PCIe Gen4 M.2 support
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R650
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 15th Gen
Boot-optimized M.2 configuration

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Boot/OS Drives
Primary boot volumes for Dell PowerEdge servers running Windows Server or Linux, leveraging fast PCIe Gen4 read speeds for reduced boot times and application launches.
Virtualization Hosts
Hypervisor storage in VMware vSphere or Hyper-V environments, providing low-latency VM boot and consistent read performance across multiple virtual machines.
Web & Application Servers
Read-heavy workloads like Apache/Nginx web servers or content caching, benefiting from high random read IOPS and SED security for compliance.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 960GB Enterprise SSDs Dell Enterprise SSDs Enterprise SSDs

Width	22mm
Height	2.38mm standard M.2
Length	80mm
Form Factor	M.2 2280

Interface	PCIe Gen4 NVMe
Electrical Interface	PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 1.4

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NAND Type	TLC
Storage Capacity	960GB
Flash Memory Technology	3D TLC NAND

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