What servers support the Dell WHF98 SSD?

The WHF98 is validated for Dell PowerEdge 16G and 17G servers including R670, R6715, R6725, R760, R7615, R7625, R770, R7715, R7725, Xe7745, and Xe9640 models. Includes Dell-specific hot-plug tray for all listed platforms ensuring full compatibility and field serviceability.

What form factor does the WHF98 use?

The WHF98 utilizes the E3.S EDSFF 2.5-inch form factor designed for high-density NVMe deployments. This advanced standard provides superior airflow, higher storage density than U.2, and optimized thermal performance essential for PCIe Gen5 server chassis.

Is the WHF98 suitable for AI workloads?

Yes, the read-intensive design excels in AI inference serving and real-time analytics workloads common on PowerEdge GPU servers. PCIe Gen5 bandwidth and low latency support TensorFlow Serving, ONNX Runtime, and Triton inference engines handling millions of model predictions per second.

What workload type is this SSD optimized for?

Read-intensive workloads with 70%+ read to 30% write ratios including virtualization, VDI, database caching, CDN edge servers, and content delivery networks. TLC NAND with enterprise ECC and PLP ensures consistent performance and data integrity across high-read data center applications.

Does the WHF98 include a carrier tray?

Yes, ships with Dell PowerEdge hot-plug tray enabling tool-less installation and hot-swap field replacement in supported 16G/17G servers. Tray ensures proper alignment, thermal contact, and drive activity monitoring through iDRAC enterprise remote management.

What interface standard does it support?

PCIe Gen5.0 x4 NVMe providing 128 GT/s bandwidth double that of Gen4. Backward compatible with PCIe Gen4/Gen3 slots at reduced speeds while maintaining full NVMe 2.0 feature set including namespace management and streaming commands.

WHF98 - Dell WHF98 1.92TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe E3.S Read Intensive SSD

Name: Dell WHF98 1.92TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe E3.S Read Intensive SSD
Brand: Dell
SKU: WHF98
Price: 2108 USD
Availability: InStock

WHF98 - Dell WHF98 1.92TB PCIe Gen5 NVMe E3.S Read Intensive SSD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell EMC WHF98 is a 1.92TB PCIe Gen5.0 x4 NVMe solid state drive in the advanced E3.S EDSFF 2.5-inch form factor, optimized for read-intensive enterprise and data center applications. Built with TLC NAND flash, it provides exceptional sequential and random performance with ultra-low latency, making it ideal for virtualization hosts, AI inference servers, real-time analytics platforms, and cloud infrastructure deployments. The PCIe 5.0 interface doubles the bandwidth of Gen4 solutions, enabling lightning-fast data access in high-density server environments. The compact E3.S form factor supports higher storage density, improved airflow, and next-generation server architectures while maintaining enterprise-class reliability features including advanced error correction, power-loss protection, and thermal throttling. Dell validates the WHF98 specifically for PowerEdge 16G and 17G servers including R670, R760, R770, R6715, R7615, R7715, R6725, R7625, R7725, Xe7745, and Xe9640 models with tray included for hot-plug installation. This SSD targets workloads with high read-to-write ratios such as VDI environments, database caching, content delivery networks, and hyperscale storage systems, delivering consistent performance and optimized TCO through reduced latency and higher IOPS per watt compared to traditional U.2 drives.

1.92TB PCIe Gen5 E3.S NVMe SSD.
Read Intensive TLC Enterprise.
PowerEdge 16G/17G Compatible.
E3.S EDSFF 2.5in Form Factor.
PLP and Thermal Management.
Hot-plug Tray Included.

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	WHF98
Brand	Dell
Condition	Refurbished
Model	WHF98
NAND Type	TLC Read Intensive
Usage Type	Read Intensive Enterprise
Product Line	PowerEdge NVMe SSD
Product Type	NVMe PCIe SSD - Read Intensive
Compatibility	PowerEdge 16G/17G servers; R670/R760/R770 series
Tray Included	Dell hot-plug tray
Endurance Class	Read-intensive workloads

Compatible systems

Validated for Dell PowerEdge 16G/17G servers with native OS NVMe support. Requires E3.S drive bays and PCIe Gen5-capable backplanes.

Dell PowerEdge
Model: R760
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 17th Gen
Full NVMe E3.S support with tray
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R670
Form factor: 1U Rack
Generation: 17th Gen
PCIe Gen5 validated
Dell PowerEdge
Model: Xe9640
Form factor: 4U Rack
Generation: 17th Gen
High-density E3.S optimized
Dell PowerEdge
Model: R7715
Form factor: 2U Rack
Generation: 17th Gen
AMD EPYC compatible

Best for

Virtualization Hosts
VMware vSphere and Hyper-V clusters requiring low-latency storage for hundreds of VMs with high read I/O patterns in VDI and desktop virtualization deployments.
AI Inference Servers
Real-time AI model serving and inference workloads on PowerEdge GPU servers needing fast data access for TensorFlow Serving, ONNX Runtime, and Triton Inference Server.

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NVMe Enterprise & Data Center SSDs 1.92TB Enterprise SSDs Dell Enterprise SSDs Enterprise SSDs

Cache	2 MB
Capacity	1.92TB
Read Speed	100-200 MB/s sequential
Write Speed	301-400 MB/s sequential
Number of Drives	Single drive configuration
Average Seek Time	12.0 ms

Weight	800g including package
Form Factor	2.5-inch E3.S EDSFF
Hard Disk Size	2.5-inch
Shell Material	ABS

Interface	PCIe Gen5.0 x4 NVMe
Interface Rate	6 Gb/s compatible

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