What form factor and interface does the Dell VP63C use?

The VP63C is an M.2 2280 single-sided SSD with 22x80mm stick and riser, using PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe interface for maximum bandwidth in PowerEdge servers. This enables high-speed data transfers ideal for read-intensive enterprise workloads.

Which PowerEdge servers support the VP63C SSD?

Compatible with PowerEdge R470, R570, R670, R770, XR4510C, and XR4520C models from 16G/17G generations. Designed for riser-mounted installation to optimize airflow in rack servers.

What is the endurance rating of this drive?

Rated at 1 DWPD for read-intensive workloads, suitable for boot volumes, virtualization hosts, and caching over 5-year enterprise lifecycles. TLC NAND provides balanced cost and reliability.

How does this SSD compare to SATA drives?

PCIe Gen4 NVMe offers dramatically higher throughput and lower latency than SATA, with benefits including faster boots, shock resistance, lower power/heat, and silent operation for superior server efficiency.

Is the VP63C suitable for dense server deployments?

Yes, the compact M.2 riser design supports high-density storage in 1U/2U PowerEdge racks, enabling more drives per system for virtualization and edge computing without compromising thermals.

What NAND type and workload class is used?

Enterprise TLC 3D NAND in read-intensive class (2E), optimized for consistent performance in server OS, VMs, and hot data tiers rather than write-heavy databases.

VP63C - Dell VP63C 960GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Read Intensive TLC SSD

Name: Dell VP63C 960GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Read Intensive TLC SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: VP63C
Price: 1308 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product overview

The Dell VP63C is a 960GB M.2 2280 form factor NVMe SSD utilizing PCIe Gen4 x4 interface, designed specifically for enterprise workloads in Dell PowerEdge servers. This read-intensive TLC drive delivers high data transfer rates suitable for boot volumes, caching, and general server storage, with 1 DWPD endurance rating ensuring reliability over 5 years of typical enterprise use. It features a single-sided 22x80mm stick design with riser compatibility for optimized airflow in dense server configurations. Key advantages include faster boot times, reduced latency compared to SATA SSDs or HDDs, shock resistance, lower power consumption, and silent operation. Compatible with 16G and 17G PowerEdge models including R470, R570, R670, R770, and XR4510C/XR4520C, it supports high-density storage in rack servers. The drive's enterprise-class construction provides consistent performance for virtualization, databases, and edge computing, contributing to lower TCO through improved efficiency and durability in 24/7 environments.

960GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 2280.
1 DWPD Read Intensive TLC SSD.
PowerEdge 16G/17G compatible riser.
Enterprise 2E class durability.
Shock resistant low power design.
High density server boot/cache.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	VP63C
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	960GB Solid State Drive 2E M.2 Single Stick 22X80 Riser
Design	Rugged non-mechanical NAND flash; Shock resistant
Mounting	Single stick riser for PowerEdge
Protocol	NVMe 1.4 compliant
Endurance	1 DWPD Read Intensive
NAND Type	TLC 3D NAND
Target Use	Server storage expansion; Fast access applications
Device Type	Solid State Drive - Enterprise Read Intensive

Compatible systems

Optimized for Dell PowerEdge 16G/17G servers with native NVMe support in major OSes.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R470
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 17G
Riser slot required
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R570
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 17G
Full NVMe support
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R670
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 17G
M.2 riser compatible
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R770
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 17G
Latest BIOS recommended
Dell PowerEdge
Model: XR4510C
Form factor: Edge Optimized
Generation: 16G
Compact edge server

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Primary OS and application boot drives in PowerEdge servers, providing fast startup times and low-latency access for hypervisors like VMware ESXi or Windows Server.

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Dimensions	22mm x 80mm M.2 stick
Form Factor	M.2 2280 Single Sided; 22x80mm with Riser

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